FSQ Manager

About the role

Manage a site food safety team comprising of FSQ Technicians and Specialist. Support in building and overall execution of a food safety and quality management system.

Responsibilities

• Write procedures, work instructions, training materials and other documents necessary
• Train staff and leadership team on food safety and quality programs and protocols
• Lead food safety and quality investigations, work cross functionally to ensure timely close out of corrective actions
• Oversee the sites pest control management system and conduct regular reviews of the system
• Lead and prepare for internal and external food safety and quality audits
• Oversee the record keeping and review process
• Engage with grow team, production team, and other stakeholders and advise on food safety & quality matters; offer solutions to ensure safe and high quality products
• Manage sites sanitation and Environmental monitoring programs
• Support as food safety subject matter expert in projects and day to day needs
• Perform GMP inspections and monitor corrective actions
• Occasional travel to support other sites, training events, company events, etc.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in related discipline (Agriculture, food safety, food science, etc.)
• Ability to work weekends and nights as needed to support effective implementation of FSQ programs
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing food safety & quality programs
• Minimum 3 years of experience directly managing teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication and can create documents such as standard operating procedures, safety rules label mixing instructions
• Strong knowledge in FDA Food Safety regulations and GFSI certifications (ex. SQF)
• Exhibit excellent critical thinking skills, leadership skills, lead by example
• Have the ability to meet the physical requirements of the job including lifting up to 50 pounds
• Be a self-starter and a problem solver with strong relationship building and communication skills

Preferred qualifications

• Experience building or using digital record keeping platforms is a plus
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Working conditions & environment

Have the ability to meet the physical requirements of the job including lifting up to 50 pounds, walking/standing for many hours, working in cold conditions (coolers) and warm environments (greenhouse).