Food Safety & Quality Manager

Daybreak Foods • Martin, MI

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About The Position

Under the direction of the Regional FSQ Manager, the Food Safety & Quality Manager oversees food safety, quality, and food defense programs at facilities within the assigned area or location. The position also provides guidance and assistance in developing, implementing, and administering animal welfare, site security, and biosecurity programs. The manager ensures required programs and certifications, including SQF, HACCP, and animal welfare, are maintained as directed by the Regional FSQ Manager. The role supports regulatory and customer compliance, communication, continuous improvement, and employee training.

The manager serves as an integral member of the local site management team and leads the development, implementation, review, maintenance, and continual improvement of food safety and quality systems. The role oversees product and process testing, environmental monitoring, audits, vendor certification participation, and food safety and quality training. It also involves communicating program performance and issues to relevant internal and external stakeholders and supporting corporate projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Quality, Food, Animal, or Biological Sciences, or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Two or more years of experience in raw or ready-to-eat products.
• At least 2–5 years of management experience and leadership duties.
• Must be a hands-on self-starter.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to train stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Thorough knowledge of Food Safety Systems, or ability to attain thorough knowledge.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to motivate employees to work within Company parameters.
• Ability to work routinely at any Company area sites.
• Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule, including being on call after normal work hours, weekends, some work from home, or extended hours on location as deemed necessary by Management.
• Professionalism in appearance and work habits, self-organization, sanitation, management, teamwork, and techniques for efficient and cost-effective food production.
• Ability to interact with individuals from diverse ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Ability to stand and walk constantly; grip, grasp, push, pull, reach, bend, stoop, and frequently lift up to 10 pounds; sit, climb, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices in a food manufacturing environment, including wearing hairnets and clean clothes.
• Wear proper personal protective equipment during certain working conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Certifications in SQF, HACCP, PCQI, and Internal Auditor are preferred.
• Animal Welfare experience is a plus; training may be provided.
• Egg experience is a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure processing operations comply with company standards, customer requirements, GMPs, HACCP requirements, and applicable USDA, FDA, and other regulations.
• Oversee implementation and maintenance of the SQF program and take appropriate action to maintain the integrity of the SQF system.
• Serve as an integral member of the local site management team.
• Lead the development, implementation, review, maintenance, and continual improvement of food safety and quality systems.
• Oversee product testing, process testing, and environmental monitoring.
• Oversee and conduct audits of processing operations, production areas, animal welfare, biosecurity, and site security.
• Collaborate with Animal Welfare and Biosecurity personnel to integrate programs and audit flocks and feed supply, as applicable, to support animal welfare, egg safety, and feed safety and quality.
• Compile and analyze data to identify trends, evaluate program effectiveness, and support improvements.
• Communicate with the Regional FSQ Manager, site management, contract flock and mill managers, and customers, as applicable, regarding program performance, noncompliance, and process improvements.
• Participate in the Vendor Certification program to ensure vendors used in processing operations are approved.
• Oversee food safety and quality training for processing personnel and FSQ Specialists.
• Support corporate projects as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree