Schwan's Company-posted 5 months ago
$90,750 - $151,250/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Minneapolis, MN
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

Schwan's Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle brand CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leader in manufacturing and marketing quality foods enjoyed nationwide. We have beloved brands like Red Baron®, Tony's®, Big Daddy's®, Villa Prima™ and Freschetta® pizzas; bibigo®, Pagoda® Asian-style snacks and we can't forget Mrs. Smith's® and Edwards® pies! We bring families and communities together through great food. Join our team and see the opportunities are real, and the sky is the limit; this isn't just a job, it's a seat at the table! We are seeking a dynamic Food Safety & Quality (FSQ) professional to lead customer-focused quality initiatives that drive product excellence and regulatory compliance. In this key role, you will serve as the primary liaison between our internal teams and customers, overseeing the development and execution of food safety and quality programs that ensure satisfaction, consistency, and continuous improvement. This role blends strategic planning with hands-on leadership to uphold the highest standards in food safety, regulatory compliance, and product quality across our operations.

  • Manage and execute food safety and quality programs tailored to customer and brand requirements.
  • Lead consumer & customer-focused quality initiatives to meet or exceed customer expectations, including complaint process enhancements and KPI tracking.
  • Partner with customers, internal teams, and manufacturing facilities to align on quality expectations and resolve issues.
  • Oversee adherence to USDA, FDA, HACCP, FSMA, SSOP, and other regulatory and customer-specific standards.
  • Serve as the main point of contact for customers on food safety and quality matters, including audits and issue resolution.
  • Analyze feedback, quality metrics, product testing data and trends to identify issues and areas of opportunity and drive continuous improvement projects.
  • Create and implement strategic initiatives that align with corporate goals to enhance product quality and food safety.
  • Train, develop, and lead FSQ staff and cross functional partners while also creating educational materials to ensure consistent understanding and execution.
  • Ensure product and packaging specifications meet customer expectations; manage FSQ documentation systems.
  • Apply tools like SPC, Lean, and Six Sigma to reduce defects, improve consistency, and increase operational efficiency.
  • Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science, Food Safety and Technology or a closely related field.
  • Minimum of 5+ years' experience in a FSQ Manager role involving manufacturing food, subject to USDA or FDA inspection, or similar FSQ management role.
  • FSQ customer facing role desired.
  • Base salary range of $90,750 - $151,250 annually.
  • Eligibility for a 15% annual incentive bonus based on organizational performance.
  • Competitive Total Rewards package focusing on overall well-being.
  • Strong foundation of health benefits.
  • Retirement and financial wellbeing programs.
  • Time off programs.
  • Wellbeing support programs.
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