Manager of Food Safety & Quality Assurance

Culver Franchising System, LLC • Town of Prairie du Sac, WI

54d • $95,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Culver Franchising System is looking for a Manager of Food Safety & Quality
Assurance who will support the implementation and successful advancement of
effective food safety and quality assurance strategies by partnering with
suppliers, distributors, and internal cross functional teams, including
franchisees, to advance the Culver’s brand. The successful candidate will drive
food safety and quality assurance in high-risk categories such as fresh produce,
seafood, prepared foods, proteins, and dairy utilizing their specialized
education and experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Meat Science, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Agriculture, or a related field; Master’s Degree preferred
• 2-5 years experience in Food Safety and Quality Assurance, Microbiology, and/or Food Science including implementing and/or maintaining a Quality Management System (QMS) and audit experience using USDA and FDA as well as GFSI benchmarked schemes. Equivalent experience of education and experience acceptable
• FSQA experience in a food manufacturing/processing environment; in the restaurant and/or food service industry preferred
• Training, certification and experience conducting supplier assessments, both on-farm and in food production facilities, including GMP assessments for packing and processing facilities; fresh produce, meat, dairy, seafood, or prepared foods focused
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to collect and utilize data to create reports for management
• Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate within all levels of the company and with suppliers
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and other software tools required for data entry and reporting
• Possess a strong understanding of Food Science/Food Microbiology principles and food preparation techniques
• Ability to monitor the Food Safety Incident Management System, including some weekends and holidays
• Able to travel 40-50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Foster and Reinforce Food Safety Standards
• Leverage data from the Food Safety Incident Management tool to inform the Category Team of quality issues Ensure Compliance with the Culver's Standards
• Conduct Sensory Evaluation of Core and New Products
• Support Product Recalls

Benefits

• This role includes a generous incentive bonus based on business results and individual success.
• We also offer workplace flexibility including flexible work hours and a hybrid work model.

What This Job Offers

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