Food Safety & Quality Manager
About The Position
At Piedmont Candy Company, we’ve been crafting sweet, nostalgic smiles for generations, and now we’re building the future of our business with that same care and commitment. As we scale, we’re making bold investments in automation, modernization, and people. Compliance with FDA and BRC standards is critical to our success, and so is building a culture where safety and quality go hand in hand. This is a pivotal moment in our journey, and we’re seeking a Food Safety & Quality Manager who will bring leadership, technical expertise, and strategic oversight to our Food Safety and Quality programs. If you’re energized by building strong compliance systems, leading audits, and mentoring a growing team, this is an opportunity to make a direct and lasting impact. We operate with the agility of a close-knit team while aligning with the discipline and ambition of a growing business. If you’re ready to help safeguard our products, our people, and our future, we invite you to explore your future with Piedmont Candy.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Safety, Quality, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years’ experience in food manufacturing, with leadership in Food Safety and/or Quality.
- Strong knowledge of FDA regulations and BRC/GFSI standards requirements.
- Proven success leading audits and interacting with regulators and customers.
- Experience managing HACCP and GMP programs.
- Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills; ability to influence across functions.
Nice To Haves
- Certifications such as HACCP, PCQI, SQF/BRC Practitioner preferred.
Responsibilities
- Own and manage all food safety and quality programs, including BRC certification, HACCP plans, GMPs, allergen control, traceability, recall, and sanitation verification.
- Lead the development, revision, and validation of HACCP and food safety plans.
- Ensure programs are audit-ready and effective, working closely with cross-functional leaders.
- Direct the Food Safety & Quality Coordinator in supporting program documentation and daily compliance activities.
- Lead preparation and defense for regulatory, certification, and customer audits (FDA, BRC).
- Serve as the site’s designated Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI), responsible for developing, reviewing, and validating food safety plans in compliance with FDA requirements.
- Ensure a certified PCQI is always present or available during operating hours.
- Provide ongoing support to HR related to occupational health & safety programs.
- Supervise and mentor the Food Safety & Quality Coordinator and QA Technicians, ensuring alignment and development.
- Partner with Operations, Maintenance, and HR to deliver effective training programs for GMPs, food safety, and compliance.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) for both product quality and food safety issues.
- Monitor compliance metrics, identify trends, and recommend improvements to reduce risk and enhance performance.
- Build a proactive culture of quality and food safety through communication, accountability, and employee engagement.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Professional growth and leadership development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
