FOOD SAFETY AND QUALITY MANAGER

MegaMex Foods is one of the fastest growing Mexican food companies globally, dedicated to reimagining Mexican flavors and delivering authentic, high-quality products to consumers worldwide. Operating through multiple domestic and international locations, including its Orange Office, Distribution Center in Saginaw, Manufacturing Plant in Dallas, and other plants in Mexico, Colombia, and Peru, MegaMex Foods exemplifies innovation and cultural diversity. The company values diverse backgrounds and work experiences, fostering a collaborative environment where every employee is respected, valued, and encouraged to be their authentic self. MegaMex Foods is committed to operational excellence in food safety and quality, going beyond regulations to ensure each product reaches the market meeting the highest standards. Their core motto, Together - Juntos, emphasizes teamwork and shared dedication to bringing the spirit of Mexico to every table.

The Food Safety and Quality (FSQ) Manager at MegaMex Foods plays a vital role in maintaining and advancing the company's dedication to superior food safety and quality standards. Reporting directly to the Plant Manager and with a dotted line to the Director of Quality Management, R&D, and Regulatory, this leadership role serves as the primary liaison between Don Miguel and MegaMex/Hormel management. The FSQ Manager is entrusted with managing all aspects of food safety, quality, and sanitation programs within the plant, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements including the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) expectations, and USDA and FDA mandates. Responsibilities also extend to sustaining the Safe Quality Food (SQF) certification and meeting rigorous customer standards.

This position involves the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of systems that prevent chemical, physical, biological, and allergen hazards, reduce variability, and protect brand integrity. The FSQ Manager holds the authority to halt production or place products on hold if safety and quality standards are not met, demonstrating the critical role in safeguarding both consumers and the company’s reputation. The role oversees major programs such as HACCP, FSMA Preventive Controls, sanitation standard operating procedures (SSOP), environmental monitoring, allergen control, and finished product testing. The FSQ Manager also leads preparation and response to USDA, FDA, SQF, and customer audits, ensuring thorough pre-audit readiness and effective corrective actions.

Data-driven decision making is emphasized through building and publishing key performance indicators (KPIs), monitoring deviations, non-conformances, foreign material incidents, and customer complaints to drive continuous improvement initiatives. The role requires strong cross-functional collaboration with operations, engineering, R&D, procurement, and environmental health and safety teams to integrate food safety and quality by design into the production processes. An essential component of the FSQ Manager’s responsibilities includes supplier quality oversight, traceability, recall coordination, and incident management, maintaining compliance with FSMA traceability and recall requirements.

Leadership and team development are core to this position, supervising a team of 3 to 4 salaried FSQ professionals and associated technicians. This includes hiring, training, coaching, and performance management to build a strong food safety culture throughout the plant. The role demands proficiency in SPC and statistical analysis, root cause investigation, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and digital document and record control systems to uphold data integrity and audit readiness.

With requirements that include a Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Animal/Meat Science, Chemical/Biological Engineering or a related field, and over 5 years of progressive FSQ leadership experience in a USDA-regulated food manufacturing environment, preferably with readiness-to-eat (RTE) product experience, the FSQ Manager is a pivotal member of the MegaMex Foods leadership team. Certifications such as HACCP, PCQI, and experience with SQF and regulatory audits are crucial for success in this role. The FSQ Manager will help drive the company’s mission of reimagining Mexican flavors while ensuring every product meets the highest standards of food safety and quality, ultimately contributing to MegaMex Foods’ position as a leader in the Mexican food industry.