Food, Safety & Quality Manager

TreeHouse Foods • Tonawanda, NY

3d • $97,500 - $146,300 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Food Safety & Quality Manager for our Tonawanda, NY, site, a manufacturer of quality snack products. This role oversees the implementation of Quality Assurance programs that uphold product quality, food safety, and sanitation in compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements. This role manages QA and sanitation programs, develops quality and sanitation leaders, supports regulatory readiness, and partners cross-functionally to resolve issues and advance plant quality objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biology, or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 5+ years of supervisory experience in a food manufacturing environment is required.
• In-depth knowledge of sanitation practices, GMPs, FDA/USDA regulations, and third-party audits is required.
• Hands-on experience with GFSI certification, CFR expectations, pre-operational inspections, and SPC systems is required.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, leadership, and analytical skills are required.
• Experience creating, executing, and monitoring manufacturing technical standards and procedures is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.

Nice To Haves

• SQF Practitioner certification and Food Defense Program leadership experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, implement, and maintain QA programs, including Formula Control, Allergen Control, Non-Conforming Products, Recalls, Food Safety Plans, and pest control systems.
• Develop, implement, and manage sanitation programs for daily and periodic cleaning of the facility.
• Define and enforce laboratory practices and quality policies.
• Ensure compliance with company, state, and federal sanitation regulations.
• Collaborate with R&D to improve product quality and cost-effectiveness, support product changes, and oversee plant testing.
• Monitor raw material compliance and manage supplier communications.
• Coach, mentor, and develop quality and sanitation leaders and supervisors.
• Provide quality and food safety training for employees at all levels.
• Conduct GMP and sanitation audits and summarize technical data to identify trends and corrective actions.
• Support quality systems and initiatives such as SPC, SQF, and continuous improvement processes.
• Lead efforts to resolve quality-related issues, including customer complaints, product holds, and incidents.
• Maintain and oversee food safety regulatory programs to meet FDA and USDA requirements.
• Serve as the plant liaison for regulatory authorities, including USDA, FDA, and third-party auditors.
• Analyze and interpret microbiological results and initiate corrective actions.
• Actively participate as a key member of the Plant Steering Team.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits program with no waiting period
• 401(k) program with 5% employer match and 100% vesting as soon as you enroll
• Comprehensive paid time off opportunities, including immediate access to four weeks of vacation, five sick days, parental leave and 11 company holidays (including two floating holidays)
• Paid training, tuition reimbursement and a robust educational platform – DevelopU – with more than 10,000 free courses
• Wellness and employee assistance programs

What This Job Offers

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