Food Safety/Quality Control Manager

Produce Careers•Fresno, CA

5h•$100,000 - $140,000

About The Position

A well-established agriculture company is seeking a Food Safety/Quality Control Manager to join their dynamic team. The Food Safety/Quality Control Manager will be responsible for overseeing, implementing, and continuously improving the company’s food safety and quality systems for fresh fruit operations. This role ensures compliance with FDA, USDA, FSMA Produce Safety Rule, customer specifications, and third-party audit standards while driving a strong food safety culture across packing, storage, and distribution operations. This position is based in Fresno County just outside of the Fresno area. Salary (DOE) $100K-$140K, Bonus, Full Benefits, 401K, Relocation Assistance (CA only), Vacation, and more.

Requirements

3–5+ years of food safety and quality management experience in fresh produce or fresh fruit operations
Strong knowledge of FSMA Produce Safety Rule, HACCP, GMPs, and sanitation programs
Experience leading third-party audits and regulatory inspections
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills

Nice To Haves

Bilingual- English/Spanish
HACCP Certification
PCQI certification
Experience with PrimusGFS, Global GA, SQF, or similar audit schemes

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain food safety programs including HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, and FSMA Produce Safety compliance
Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, state regulations, and customer requirements
Serve as the primary contact for regulatory agencies, third-party auditors, and customer audits
Lead and manage audits (PrimusGFS, Global G.A.P., SQF, or similar) and corrective action follow-up
Oversee environmental monitoring, sanitation verification, and pathogen prevention programs
Manage incoming, in-process, and finished product quality inspections
Establish and enforce quality specifications for fresh fruit products
Investigate quality issues, customer complaints, and non-conformances; implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
Monitor shelf-life, maturity, defects, and product condition Cold Chain Management throughout the production process
Lead, train, and mentor QC and food safety staff
Conduct food safety, GMP, and quality training for operations personnel
Promote a strong food safety and quality culture throughout the organization
Maintain accurate food safety and quality records
Review and approve SOPs, policies, and procedures
Prepare reports on audit results, trends, and performance metrics
Identify risks and opportunities for improvement in food safety and quality systems
Support operational efficiency while maintaining compliance and product integrity