Senior Manager, Food Safety & Quality Compliance

TreeHouse Foods • Oak Brook, IL

1d • $124,800 - $187,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Food Safety & Quality Compliance, to join our team based in Oak Brook, IL. In this role, you will lead the development and implementation of food safety and quality policies, procedures, and compliance programs aligned with federal, state, GFSI, customer, certification, and internal standards. Responsibilities include resolving compliance-related issues, reviewing regulatory matters, and providing food safety guidance to the company, manufacturing facilities, and warehouses. This position also serves as a liaison with regulatory agencies and internal business and legal teams to address quality and food safety compliance concerns.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in food science, Biology, or a related field is required.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in regulatory affairs, food safety, quality assurance, or related technical roles.
• Experience working with enterprise systems and programs supporting food safety and quality, such as ERP/WMS platforms (e.g., SAP), learning management systems, audit and incident management tools, and warehouse quality programs.
• Experience with various food processing methods and regulatory frameworks (FDA, USDA, CFR, LACF/ACF).
• Proficient in food safety systems (HACCP, GFSI, preventive controls, traceability, audits).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing skills.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, conduct audits, and manage compliance documentation.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and business acumen skills.
• Experience using ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and Microsoft Office.
• Experience using Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree is preferred.
• Relevant food safety certifications are strongly preferred (e.g., HACCP, PCQI, GFSI, FSVP, Food Defense); experience with LACF/ACF environments a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert on applicable food safety regulations and regulatory compliance.
• Provide technical guidance to facility and warehouse personnel in developing systems, knowledge, and practices to ensure compliance with food safety regulations, company policies, and external audits (including customer, certification, GFSI, and regulatory).
• Monitor and report on emerging food safety and quality issues; recommend strategies and develop policies and procedures to mitigate risks.
• Provide expert advice on complex regulatory concerns.
• Manage all documentation related to regulatory compliance, including registrations, licenses, and responses to inspection findings.
• Lead improvements to the Food Safety and Quality Internal Audit Assessment Program, including conducting desk and on-site assessments as needed.
• Act as the technical expert for GFSI compliance and oversee the development, review, and implementation of related policies and procedures.
• Lead the development and delivery of orientation and annual training programs for plant and warehouse personnel on GFSI, GMP, HACCP, and PCQI requirements.
• Collaborate with the Trade Compliance team on food safety and quality aspects of import/export processes and related documentation.
• Serve as the back-up recall coordinator and act as a liaison with regulatory agencies during recall events.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits program with no waiting period
• 401(k) program with 5% employer match and 100% vesting as soon as you enroll
• Comprehensive paid time off opportunities, including immediate access to four weeks of vacation, five sick days, parental leave and 11 company holidays (including two floating holidays)
• Paid training, tuition reimbursement and a robust educational platform – DevelopU – with more than 10,000 free courses
• Wellness and employee assistance programs

What This Job Offers

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