Food Safety Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Drive standardization and execution of quality systems, policies, and procedures across facilities
• Support and enhance food safety and quality programs across dough manufacturing and distribution centers
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, customer, and internal food safety standards GFSI Certification & Compliance (BRC/SQF)
• Provide leadership and hands-on support for GFSI certification efforts (BRC, SQF, or equivalent)
• Partner with site teams to prepare for, execute, and sustain successful third-party audits
• Conduct gap assessments, internal audits, and corrective action follow-ups
• New Equipment & Process Implementation Support
• Startup and validation of new automated production lines, including par-bake, freezing, and packaging systems
• Partner with engineering and operations teams to ensure food safety and quality requirements are embedded in design and execution
• Develop and implement quality checks, validation protocols, and process controls
• Continuous Improvement & Quality Assurance
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, reduce waste, and improve process capability
• Analyze quality data and trends to identify risks and opportunities
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with operations, supply chain, procurement, and R&D/culinary teams to support product commercialization and ongoing quality performance
• Provide training and coaching to site teams on food safety, quality systems, and best practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in food manufacturing, quality assurance, or food safety
• Strong knowledge of GFSI standards (BRC, SQF, or similar)
• Experience supporting audits and regulatory compliance
• Familiarity with bakery, dough, or frozen food manufacturing processes preferred
• Experience with automated production and packaging systems is a plus
• Multi-site leadership and support across various locations within US

Preferred Certifications

• Certification in HACCP, PCQI, or equivalent food safety programs
• Experience with par-bake, freezing technologies, and high-speed packaging lines
• Multi-site or network-level quality support experience