Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager

Decko Products LLC is seeking a Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) Manager to lead, develop, and maintain our food safety and quality systems. This role ensures compliance with regulatory, customer, and certification requirements while fostering a strong food safety culture across our facility. The FSQA Manager will oversee FSMA Preventive Controls, SQF/GFSI programs, and internal quality systems, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Food Safety Plan and prerequisite programs in compliance with FSMA and FDA regulations.
• Ensure regulatory compliance (FDA, USDA if applicable, state, and local).
• Maintain SQF, Organic, Gluten-Free, and RSPO certification standards, including audit readiness and corrective actions.
• Oversee document control, record retention, and product traceability systems.
• Manage finished product, in-process, and environmental monitoring programs.
• Approve product dispositions, deviations, and risk assessments.
• Investigate customer complaints and implement corrective actions.
• Support customer quality audits, documentation requests, and compliance requirements.
• Lead, coach, and develop FSQA and sanitation teams.
• Conduct food safety and quality training for all employees.
• Promote a strong food safety culture throughout the organization.
• Establish and track KPIs for food safety, quality, and compliance.
• Lead root cause analysis, CAPAs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support new production lines, product launches, and process changes with risk assessments and validations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in food safety and quality within a food manufacturing environment.
• Certified Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) through an FSPCA-recognized course.

• SQF Practitioner or Lead Auditor Certification.
• Knowledge of FDA regulations (21 CFR 117).
• Experience leading regulatory and SQF/GFSI audits.
• Familiarity with organic, gluten‑free, and RSPO certification standards.
• Strong problem‑solving, root cause analysis, and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across teams and senior leadership.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality management systems.

• Extended periods of walking and standing (up to 8–12 hours/day).
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures and noise levels typical of a manufacturing environment.
• Wear required PPE for long periods (hair/beard nets, gloves, safety glasses, steel‑toed shoes, lab coats, hearing protection).

We provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well‑being, including employer‑paid health insurance, a matched 401(k) plan, and generous paid time off to promote a healthy work–life balance.

Decko Products LLC is a food manufacturing company based in Sandusky, Ohio, specializing in edible cake decorations, icings, gels, and dessert toppings. The company operates an FDA‑inspected facility providing manufacturing and contract packaging services for retail and commercial bakery markets. Decko Products is known for its quality standards, teamwork‑driven culture, and long‑standing presence in the local community.

Decko Products is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace.