Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager

Our client is a growing food manufacturing company located in the Marystown, MN area with a strong focus on product quality, food safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. The organization is committed to maintaining high standards across its manufacturing operations and is looking for a knowledgeable food safety leader to support that commitment as the company continues to grow.

Why join us?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced food safety and quality professional to take ownership of critical programs and have a direct impact on manufacturing operations. You'll work cross-functionally with production and operations leadership, drive continuous improvement, and help shape a strong culture of food safety and quality within a growing organization. If you're looking for a role where your expertise will be valued and your work will have a meaningful impact, this could be an excellent next step.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage food safety and quality assurance programs to ensure compliance with applicable local, state, federal, and international regulations.
• Develop, implement, maintain, and continuously improve HACCP, SQF, and other food safety and quality programs.
• Oversee the HACCP program, including identification, evaluation, and control of food safety hazards.
• Conduct food safety and quality risk assessments and develop preventive measures to mitigate identified risks.
• Lead internal audits, inspections, and food safety assessments.
• Identify potential risks and ensure corrective and preventive actions are effectively implemented.
• Partner closely with production and operations teams to integrate food safety and quality standards throughout manufacturing processes.
• Provide training, guidance, and ongoing support to employees regarding food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory requirements.
• Investigate customer complaints and food quality or safety issues, determine root causes, and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records related to food safety, quality assurance, audits, inspections, and corrective actions.
• Stay current on regulatory changes, industry trends, and emerging food safety practices. Update policies, procedures, and programs as needed to maintain compliance and operational excellence.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and accountability surrounding food safety and quality.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Microbiology, Food Processing, or a related field.
• 5+ years of food safety and quality assurance experience within a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, SQF, PCQI, and food safety management systems.
• HACCP certification required.
• PCQI certification required.
• SQF Practitioner certification preferred.
• Proven experience managing food safety and quality assurance programs.
• Experience conducting audits, inspections, risk assessments, and corrective/preventive actions.
• Strong understanding of food microbiology and its application within food manufacturing.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with production and operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with quality assurance software, documentation systems, and related tools preferred.

Pay

$95,000 - $120,000 per year