Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager - Production

Coborn's, Inc. • Saint Cloud, MN

5h • Onsite

About The Position

At Coborn's, ownership isn't just something we offer—it's how we think. As an employee-owner, your decisions help shape the products our guests bring home to their families every day. As our Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager - Production, you'll be the driving force behind food safety, quality, and regulatory excellence across our bakery, commissary, and production facilities. You'll collaborate with teams across the organization to protect product integrity, elevate manufacturing standards, and continuously improve the processes that keep our guests coming back with confidence. If you're passionate about food safety, enjoy solving complex challenges, thrive on building strong partnerships, and love turning high standards into everyday results, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact—on our products, our people, and the future of our employee-owned company.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Safety, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Five or more years of progressive experience in food manufacturing, food safety, or quality assurance.
• Experience with regulatory inspections, customer audits, and certification programs.
• HACCP Certification (required).
• PCQI certification or the ability to obtain.
• Valid driver's license with the ability to travel to company locations as needed.
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Ability to balance regulatory compliance with practical business solutions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience using food safety, quality management, ERP, traceability, and reporting systems.

Nice To Haves

• Leadership experience and experience supporting bakery, commissary, meat, deli, or other food manufacturing operations are a plus.
• SQF Practitioner, Certified Food Safety Manager (ServSafe or equivalent), or ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Champion a culture of food safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across all production facilities.
• Lead food safety and quality assurance programs for our bakery, commissary, and other production operations.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, federal, state, and local regulations, as well as company food safety and quality standards.
• Partner closely with Production Operations, Product Development, Engineering, Supply Chain, Merchandising, Distribution, and Retail Food Safety & Quality Assurance to align food safety initiatives across the organization.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve food safety policies, procedures, and quality management systems.
• Monitor production processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement corrective and preventive actions that strengthen product quality and operational performance.
• Lead internal audits, inspections, and regulatory readiness efforts while supporting third-party and government audits.
• Investigate food safety and quality concerns, identify root causes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement effective, long-term solutions.
• Analyze food safety and quality metrics to identify trends, reduce risk, and drive data-informed decisions.
• Coach, mentor, and educate production teams to build food safety awareness, accountability, and best practices throughout the organization.

Benefits

• Medical & Dental insurance with Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• 401(k) plan options with company match
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation)
• 10% employee discount on grocery items, with additional franchise-specific discounts
• Adoption Reimbursement
• Paid Family Caregiver Leave
• Company-sponsored Term Life Insurance
• Get Paid Daily with DailyPay
• Paid Military Leave
• Employee recognition programs with monetary rewards
• Employee Health & Wellness Programs, Challenges and Resources
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to a national discount marketplace

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager