Food Safety QA Manager

coborns•Saint Cloud, MN

1d•$63,000 - $99,000

About The Position

Are you passionate about food safety, quality, and building a culture of excellence? As the Coborn’s FSQA Manager, you’ll play a critical leadership role in safeguarding product integrity, ensuring regulatory compliance, and championing continuous improvement—all while contributing to an employee-owned company where your impact truly matters. You’ll be the driving force behind all food safety, quality, and regulatory programs within the production facility. Your leadership ensures that every product meets the highest standards—delighting guests, protecting the brand, and exceeding federal and state requirements. Working cross-functionally with Operations, Merchandising, and Supply Chain, you’ll help deliver consistency, innovation, and operational excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field
5–8+ years of experience in food manufacturing, QA, or food safety

Nice To Haves

2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

Lead compliance with USDA/FDA regulations (FSMA, HACCP, cGMPs, SSOPs) and maintain all food safety systems
Own and manage HACCP and Preventive Controls programs, including documentation and SOPs
Serve as primary lead for audits, inspections, and traceability events
Establish and enforce product quality standards, including sensory expectations and consistency
Oversee product evaluations, shelf-life validation, and resolution of quality issues and complaints
Partner with plant operations to monitor production, manage CCPs, and address risks in real time
Provide technical support for food safety, quality, and new product development initiatives
Lead audit readiness efforts and oversee sanitation, environmental monitoring, and allergen control programs
Train and develop teams on food safety practices while fostering a strong culture of accountability and continuous improvement
Track and report key performance metrics, driving root cause analysis, corrective actions, and ongoing operational improvements

Benefits

Medical Insurance with Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
Dental and Vision Insurance
401(k) plan options – we also match up to 20% of the first 5% contributed
Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) – yes, we’re employee-owned! Our team members benefit from the success of the company through this company-sponsored benefit!
Education benefits, including tuition discounts and scholarship programs
10% employee discount on grocery items, with additional franchise-specific discounts available at company-owned Ace Hardware, Caribou Coffee, Erbert and Gerbert’s, and Pet Supplies Plus locations.
Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation)
Paid Military Leave
Employee recognition programs with monetary rewards, including in-store vouchers, years of service, and employee of the month
Employee Health & Wellness Programs, Challenges and Resources – to assist our team members in living a life of wellbeing!
Get Paid Daily with DailyPay – for employees who would like access to their pay before payday, we offer this great benefit!
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – unlimited phone access to legal, financial, and work-life services and up to five free in-person counseling sessions, per situation/issue, per year
Access to a national discount marketplace for travel, electronics, auto/home insurance, entertainment and more!
Tools, resources, and opportunities for career growth and development