Food Safety & Quality Assoc Manager (onsite)
About The Position
The Food Safety & Quality Assoc Manager applies comprehensive and advanced knowledge of onsite food safety and quality operations to independently execute complex work and contribute to strategy execution and decision-making. The role is responsible for in-process and final product quality analyses and inspections, interpreting results for accuracy and precision against established specifications, and ensuring compliance with applicable standards and regulatory requirements. The position reviews and implements food safety quality assurance policies and procedures, addresses recurring quality issues, and directs the development of food safety policies and training. It develops management reports on trends and improvement areas, supports strategic supply chain cost-saving initiatives, and oversees team operations, budgets, performance, compliance, workforce planning, and succession planning. The manager also facilitates area processes and guides associates in applying best practices. The role may mentor or manage associates and provide guidance and support as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Engineering, Chemistry, Operations Management, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of leadership experience in Food Safety, Quality Assurance, or Manufacturing Operations in the food or beverage industry.
- Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, Quality Management Systems (QMS), Food Safety Management Systems, regulatory compliance, and audit requirements.
- Demonstrated experience leading root cause investigations, corrective action programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ability to lead, coach, and develop teams while influencing cross-functional stakeholders.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with FSSC 22000, AIB, QAS, and other food safety certification standards.
Responsibilities
- Execute and facilitate complex food safety and quality operations tasks and initiatives, investigating and analyzing problems and identifying solutions.
- Review and implement quality assurance policies and procedures related to food safety in alignment with corporate standards and regulatory requirements.
- Address recurring quality issues to enhance product safety and freshness.
- Direct the creation of food safety policies and training initiatives.
- Develop management reports highlighting trends, issues, and areas for improvement.
- Participate in strategic supply chain cost-saving initiatives.
- Drive team operational responsibilities, including budget, performance, compliance, workforce planning, and succession planning.
- Facilitate timely execution of area processes and guide associates on best-practice techniques.
- Conduct or oversee in-process and final product quality analyses and inspections, evaluating results against established specifications.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
- Performance-based annual bonus with an eligibility target payout of 12% of annual salary.
- Paid time off, subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement leave.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage, subject to elections and eligibility.
- Disability coverage.
- Health and dependent care reimbursement accounts.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Accident, group legal, and life insurance.
- Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.
- Support for professional growth and development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
