FSQA Manager

Shift: The first six months up to one year start between 3:00am & 4:00am.
Thereafter, the typical schedule will be from 6am until finished.

Position Summary:

The FSQA Manager is responsible for ensuring the effective implementation of the Food safety & Quality Management System and overseeing the facility's food safety and regulatory compliance. This role oversees HACCP and Food Safety programs, ensuring adherence to USDA, FDA, and customer standards while supporting continuous improvement in food safety and product quality. This also includes change management implementation to ensure that all quality assurance programs meet applicable regulations and standards.

What you'll do:

Establish and maintain the Corporate Food Safety and Quality Policies as well as applicable Standard Operating Procedures. This includes SSOPs, HACCP and work instructions
Work closely with USDA and Regulatory inspectors to ensure compliance and promptly resolve deficiencies.
Manage facility FSQA personnel and work with Operations personnel to ensure that all food safety and quality management records are completed and verified.
Provide leadership, support, scheduling hiring, mentoring FSQA personnel. Oversee scheduling to ensure facility has FSQA coverage on all days/shifts
schedule managerial review meetings and effectively communicate food safety and quality opportunities
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Investigate customer complaints, conduct root cause analyses, and implement preventive measures.
Support and manage the 3rd party audit certification program and on-going customer audits
Schedule and ensure implementation of required Food Safety & regulatory training with staff members
Coordinate mock recalls with facility on a scheduled basis and report results to management team. Support team in the event of an actual recall.
Implement corrective actions where required and follow up on a scheduled basis to ensure compliance
Work closely with sanitation to ensure compliance with environmental standards
other duties as assigned by Regional Manager

About you:

Experience with GFSI recognized standards is preferred.
HACCP Certified PCQI a plus.
At least 3 +years' Experience in food manufacturing management role with a focus on food safety and quality. 7+ years' experience in Quality Assurance
Knowledge of USDA meat and poultry regulations strongly preferred
Bachelor's or equivalent education and/or equivalent experience.
Excellent communication skills
flexibility to work on various shifts when required

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