Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager

Roth Industries, LLC • Remote,

3d • $80,971 - $99,680 • Onsite

About The Position

The Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager leads facility-wide food safety programs, oversees quality management systems, and ensures regulatory compliance at a food manufacturing facility in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring experience in USDA-regulated food manufacturing, SQF programs, and quality assurance systems. The role calls for strong technical expertise, proactive risk management, team development, and fostering a culture of food safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

The manager partners with Production, Warehouse, Maintenance, Operations, and leadership teams to protect product integrity, maintain regulatory and customer standards, improve processes, and deliver safe, high-quality products. The position is full-time and onsite, with an annual salary range of $80,971–$99,680.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Quality Assurance, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in USDA-regulated food manufacturing.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience managing SQF programs.
• Experience managing or maintaining quality systems within a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of food safety regulations, GMPs, HACCP principles, USDA and FDA requirements, and applicable quality standards.
• Demonstrated ability to investigate quality issues, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while balancing regulatory requirements and production priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Proactive leadership and ownership of food safety and quality outcomes.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to maintain high standards for documentation and compliance.
• Ability to collaborate with frontline employees and senior leadership.
• Interest in developing people, strengthening processes, reducing operational risk, and driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead, implement, and maintain facility-wide food safety and quality assurance programs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable USDA and FDA regulations, SQF requirements, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP principles, and customer-specific standards.
• Prepare for and support regulatory inspections, customer audits, third-party audits, and certification activities.
• Monitor food safety risks and ensure policies, procedures, and preventive controls are consistently followed.
• Promote food safety awareness and compliance across all departments.
• Manage, maintain, and continuously improve the facility’s Quality Management System (QMS).
• Monitor quality performance metrics, identify trends, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Oversee CAPA programs, product traceability, process validations, and customer complaint investigations.
• Ensure quality documentation, records, and procedures remain accurate, complete, and audit-ready.
• Investigate nonconformances, identify root causes, and collaborate with relevant teams to implement sustainable solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product consistency, process reliability, and quality performance.
• Lead, coach, and develop Quality team members, establishing clear expectations and promoting accountability.
• Provide employees with training and guidance on food safety procedures, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Build a culture that prioritizes food safety, employee engagement, operational discipline, and continuous improvement.
• Support team development through ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and knowledge sharing.
• Partner with Production, Warehouse, Maintenance, and Operations teams to maintain food safety and quality standards throughout manufacturing.
• Collaborate with operational leaders to identify risks, resolve quality issues, and improve processes.
• Communicate quality trends, audit findings, compliance concerns, and improvement recommendations to leadership.
• Support action plans that reduce risk, improve efficiency, and protect product integrity.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Meaningful leadership responsibility with a direct impact on food safety, product quality, and operational performance.
• Collaborative work environment.

What This Job Offers

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