FSQA Manager

Ready Foods Inc.•Denver, CO

8h•Onsite

About The Position

This is not a traditional QA role. We are seeking a manager who believes quality should be built into processes—not inspected at the end. The FSQA Manager is responsible for supporting and strengthening our Food Safety & Quality Management System (FSQMS) while partnering with operations and cross-functional teams to ensure processes are designed to prevent issues, reduce variation, and deliver consistent product quality.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Engineering, or related field required
5+ years of experience in food manufacturing, FSQA, or quality systems
Leads by example with a hands-on, systems-focused approach to food safety and quality
Partners effectively with operations and cross-functional teams to solve problems at the source
Translates expectations into clear processes, standard work, and daily execution
Develops team capability through coaching, feedback, and consistent follow-through
Strong knowledge of FDA, USDA, FSMA, HACCP and GFSI standards
Experience supporting or improving quality systems—not just performing inspections
Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in Lean or continuous improvement environments preferred

Responsibilities

Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the Food Safety & Quality Management System aligned with FSMA, HACCP and GFSI standards
Partner with Operations to embed food safety and quality into daily production activities and standard work
Support audit readiness and actively participate in regulatory, customer, and third-party audits
Use data, root cause analysis, and Lean tools to identify and resolve process issues
Maintain HACCP plans and prerequisite programs, including validation, verification, and documentation
Support sanitation, environmental monitoring, allergen control, and GMP programs to ensure compliance and prevent contamination
Manage supplier approval documentation, material specifications, and incoming material controls
Support investigation and resolution of quality incidents, customer complaints, and product holds
Participate in traceability exercises, mock recalls, and recall readiness activities
Track and communicate FSQA KPIs, trends, and improvement opportunities to leadership
Maintain document control systems, specifications, and labeling compliance processes
Supervise and coach FSQA team members and provide day-to-day guidance
Support training efforts to ensure employees understand food safety and quality expectations
Reinforce a culture where food safety and quality are owned by all team members