Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $43,400.00 - $134,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
employee training
Career Development
performance bonuses
Job Description
SafetyFresh Foods is a leading food production company specializing in delivering high-quality fresh produce and food products. Committed to excellence and customer satisfaction, SafetyFresh Foods prioritizes food safety, quality assurance, and sanitation across all its operations. The company has established a reputation for adhering strictly to food safety guidelines, regulatory compliance, and sustainable practices. They continuously invest in innovative quality control systems and employee training programs to maintain and enhance their standards. As a dynamic player in the food industry, SafetyFresh Foods supports growth and advancement through strategic leadership and continuous improvement initiatives.
The Food Safety and Quality Manager at SafetyFresh Foods plays a critical role in ensuring the safety and quality of the food products from production to delivery. This position is pivotal as it oversees all aspects of food safety and quality assurance programs, including HACCP, GMPs, SOPs, SSOPs, and employee training. The manager serves as a key decision-maker and strategic leader who partners with Operations, Sales, and Senior Leadership teams to foster a robust food safety culture. Responsibilities include managing internal and external audits such as BRC and Organic certifications, coordinating corrective actions and root cause analyses, and maintaining compliance with regulatory agencies like the FSA and USDA.
The role demands a proactive approach to continuous improvement of food safety systems, documentation, and policies. The manager will conduct internal audits, trend analysis, and lead investigations into quality deviations using CAPA methodologies. Additionally, the position requires analyzing product and environmental testing data to drive preventive actions and support implementation of food safety software solutions to enhance system effectiveness and scalability. Promoting cross-functional collaboration and visibility on the floor is essential for nurturing a food safety culture, along with advising senior management on any risks and solutions.
Supporting Occupational Health and Safety programs and ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations highlights the holistic approach SafetyFresh Foods takes toward workplace safety. The Food Safety and Quality Manager will also actively contribute to company culture and continuous improvement initiatives, aligning objectives related to safety, quality, cost, and delivery. Overall, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced food safety professional seeking a leadership role in a reputable, growth-oriented food production company.
The Food Safety and Quality Manager at SafetyFresh Foods plays a critical role in ensuring the safety and quality of the food products from production to delivery. This position is pivotal as it oversees all aspects of food safety and quality assurance programs, including HACCP, GMPs, SOPs, SSOPs, and employee training. The manager serves as a key decision-maker and strategic leader who partners with Operations, Sales, and Senior Leadership teams to foster a robust food safety culture. Responsibilities include managing internal and external audits such as BRC and Organic certifications, coordinating corrective actions and root cause analyses, and maintaining compliance with regulatory agencies like the FSA and USDA.
The role demands a proactive approach to continuous improvement of food safety systems, documentation, and policies. The manager will conduct internal audits, trend analysis, and lead investigations into quality deviations using CAPA methodologies. Additionally, the position requires analyzing product and environmental testing data to drive preventive actions and support implementation of food safety software solutions to enhance system effectiveness and scalability. Promoting cross-functional collaboration and visibility on the floor is essential for nurturing a food safety culture, along with advising senior management on any risks and solutions.
Supporting Occupational Health and Safety programs and ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations highlights the holistic approach SafetyFresh Foods takes toward workplace safety. The Food Safety and Quality Manager will also actively contribute to company culture and continuous improvement initiatives, aligning objectives related to safety, quality, cost, and delivery. Overall, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced food safety professional seeking a leadership role in a reputable, growth-oriented food production company.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in quality assurance food science biology microbiology engineering operations management or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 5 to 7 years experience in quality assurance or food safety leadership
- 3 to 5 years experience in management including hire termination discipline training development employee relations mediation and retention
- Technical knowledge of food safety and quality
- Knowledge of GFSI audit schemes and the GFSI audit process
- Experience with regulatory agencies such as USDA FDA and BRC
- Working knowledge of local state and federal regulations
- Hands on experience supporting or managing organic certification programs
- Experience with BRC issue 9
- Previous experience in produce preferred
- Previous HACCP and PCQI certification preferred
- Bilingual English and Spanish preferred
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in quality assurance food science biology microbiology engineering operations management or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Technical knowledge of food safety and quality
- Knowledge of GFSI audit schemes and the GFSI audit process
- Experience with regulatory agencies such as USDA FDA and BRC
- Working knowledge of local state and federal regulations
- Hands on experience supporting or managing organic certification programs
- Experience with BRC issue 9
- 5 to 7 years experience in quality assurance or food safety leadership
- 3 to 5 years experience in management including hire termination discipline training development employee relations mediation and retention
- Previous experience in produce preferred
- Previous HACCP and PCQI certification preferred
- Bilingual English and Spanish preferred
- Strong leadership skills
- Strong verbal and written English communication skills
- Strong implementation and execution skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Good organizational and planning skills
- Ability to be relatable personable and productive within a team environment
Job Duties
- Own and manage the site food safety and quality management system including HACCP GMPs SOPs SSOPs and employee training programs
- Serve as audit lead for all third party customers and regulatory audits including BRC and Organic certifications
- Coordinate audit preparation execution corrective actions root cause analysis and verification of effectiveness
- Act as primary liaison with regulatory agencies including FSA USDA state and local authorities and customers on food safety and quality matters
- Maintain traceability mock recalls crisis management procedures and food defense programs
- Develop maintain and continuously improve quality and food safety documentation and policies
- Conduct internal audits and trend analysis to identify risks and improvement opportunities
- Lead investigations into quality deviations complaints and non conformances using CAPA and root cause methodologies
- Analyze product and environmental testing data and process control metrics to drive corrective and preventative actions
- Evaluate and implement food safety and quality software solutions to support system effectiveness and scalability
- Implement internal quality assurance systems and infrastructure to support company growth
- Maintain current knowledge of trends and changes affecting food safety to ensure compliance
- Promote a strong food safety culture through engagement and cross functional collaboration
- Partner with operations to align safety quality cost and delivery objectives
- Provide executive level summaries of food safety and quality risks trends and recommendations
- Support customer quality requirements specifications and inspections
- Assist with occupational health and safety programs in coordination with operations leadership
- Promote compliance with OSHA and workplace safety requirements
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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