FSQA (Food Safety & Quality Assurance) Manager

Sandridge Crafted Foods • Medina, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager Full-Time | Exempt | Medina, OH Now Hiring — FSQA Department Ready to lead the team that keeps our food safe, our quality high, and our facility audit-ready every single day? As our Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager, you'll own the QA and Sanitation shifts, keep us compliant with USDA/FSIS and FDA regulations, and be the go-to leader when it's time to dig into a root cause or walk an auditor through the plant. If you thrive on high standards, hands-on leadership, and protecting the safety of the food supply, we want to talk to you.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• 10+ years of relevant experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with a track record of measuring and driving improvement
• Working knowledge of food regulations under the Code of Federal Regulations
• Proven success leading and developing a team
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Sharp attention to detail and strong root cause investigation skills

Nice To Haves

• a degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field is a plus
• time in a USDA/FSIS or FDA regulated Ready-to-Eat environment is a plus
• Certifications like SQF Practitioner, HACCP, and PCQI are a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily shifts for our Quality and Sanitation teams, providing hands-on guidance, mentoring, and oversight
• Implement and maintain USDA/FSIS & FDA regulations for our Ready-to-Eat fresh salads and soups, including HACCP, HARPC, SSOP, and prerequisite programs
• Serve as an SQF Practitioner, supporting audits and keeping our SQF program aligned to the current SQF Code
• Own the review, development, and execution of our PC, HACCP, and PRP programs
• Manage QA Technician and Sanitor performance, growth opportunities, and annual reviews
• Partner closely with Operations, Sanitation, Maintenance, and Continuous Improvement leadership to get ahead of anything that could impact food safety, quality, or sanitation
• Coordinate with our Internal Audits team to schedule, document, and follow through on audits — including root cause analysis and corrective action
• Investigate and resolve customer complaints as they come up on your shift
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement efforts across Food Safety, Quality Assurance, and Sanitation
• Perform sanitary design inspections of equipment and facilities
• Support training initiatives through our FSQA Compliance Training Coordinator
• Help set and hit departmental QA goals alongside FSQA leadership

Benefits

• Health, Vision, Dental, and Life insurance
• 401(k) with employer contribution, plus employer contribution to your HSA
• On-demand pay — access your earned wages before payday
• Employee Perks: Costco membership reimbursement, product giveaways, etc.
• Appreciation lunches, holiday meals and gifts, and an annual company picnic
• Wellbeing resources to support you inside and outside of work
• Tickets at Work discounts on entertainment, travel, and more
• A hands-on leadership role with real ownership over the FSQA program

What This Job Offers

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