Sr Food Safety & Quality Manager
About The Position
CJ Schwan's, 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! Our brand-new, 700,000-square-foot Asian-style food manufacturing facility in Sioux Falls, SD, is taking shape - and we're ramping up hiring for key roles. This is your chance to be part of something from the ground up. We're building a strong, experienced team ready to bring this new site to life and shape its future together. Relocation assistance available. Join Our Team as a Sr Food Safety & Quality Manager!
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science, or related field; Master's preferred.
- 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably with Quality Engineering background.
- HACCP and Preventive Controls certification required.
- Working knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods.
- Strong analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills.
- Proven leadership, team management, and delegation abilities.
Responsibilities
- Lead food safety and quality programs at the facility, suppliers, and co-packers, ensuring compliance with USDA, FDA, FSMA, HACCP, SSOPs, and GMPs; serve as on-site recall coordinator.
- Oversee product specification approvals, daily cuttings, and SPC program execution to maintain consistent quality.
- Act as primary contact for regulatory agencies (FSIS, FDA, military, state), managing audits, inspections, and issue resolution with plant and corporate support.
- Investigate and resolve customer food safety and product quality issues, coordinating corrective actions with cross-functional teams.
- Plan, coordinate, and deliver employee training programs on GMPs, HACCP, and other food safety and quality topics.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product consistency, operational efficiency, and plant performance metrics.
Benefits
- Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a strong foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Food Manufacturing
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
