Sr. FSQA Manager

Job Responsibilities

• Manages a team, has authority to hire and performance-manage the team.
• Leads/supervises/manages 6-15 employees.
• Leads the facility FSQA team and manages all food safety, quality and sanitation programs, and regulatory relationships.
• Ensures compliance and effective implementation of company standards, GFSI requirements, and all applicable customer standards and USDA/FDA regulations.
• Maintains complete and accurate records for all government requirements and FSQA programs within the facility through the management of FSQA department staff members.
• Serves as the facility lead and technical liaison for all FSQA audits and customer visits.
• Makes recommendations of process changes to meet standards based on monitoring and auditing sanitation processes.
• Reviews and documents performance and sanitation KPIs with the plant cross-functional team and contract sanitation.
• Investigates and documents customer complaints and collaborates with the Plant Management Team on Root Cause Analysis for ongoing or unforeseen issues.
• Leads the site Corrective Action Program for FSQA opportunities.
• Compiles and analyzes quality performance data to identify areas for operational improvement and develops reports and recommendations for management.
• Participates in project teams to develop new products or processes and assists with the installation of new equipment.
• Maintains HACCP and Food Safety Plans, ensuring appropriate hazards are addressed and the latest scientific documentation is used.
• Maintains oversight of site and/or third-party Analytical and Microbiological laboratories and their associated testing.
• Assists with reviewing quality agreements and acts as the technical liaison and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for site FSQA with all customers and suppliers.
• Develops and leads internal FSQA department, including coaching, hiring, training, and appraising through performance reviews against measurable objectives.
• Maintains personal knowledge of current and developing government food regulations and food industry trends.

Experience & Skills

• 10+ years of experience in related field preferred.
• Experience in USDA-FSIS regulated products and industry best practices required.
• Knowledge of the FDA regulatory framework preferred.
• Competency with digital manufacturing technologies and continuous improvement tools (LEAN/Six Sigma) preferred.
• Previous people leadership roles with multi-shift direct reports required.
• Progressive leadership roles within quality organizations with proven track record of success preferred.
• Good leadership and communication skills with demonstrated team building success preferred.
• A passion for building, developing, and leading strong diverse teams preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with employees at all levels of the organization preferred.
• Effective organizational skills and judgment in an environment of frequently changing circumstances preferred.
• Excellent proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite Products preferred.

Education

• BA/BS or equivalent required.
• In food science, food microbiology, biology, or related field preferred.
• Certifications in HACCP, PCQI, and GFSI preferred.

Compensation/Benefits

• Base salary ranges from a low of $119,480 to a maximum of $179,220, with offers typically between the low and middle of the range, based on education, skills, experience, and internal equity among other factors.
• This role is also eligible to participate in the company annual discretionary bonus plan based on company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive benefits package includes:
  • Comprehensive paid time off (sick, vacation, holidays and other programs)
  • 401k with matching company contributions
  • A full suite of benefit offerings (medical, dental, vision, life, disability and other voluntary coverages)
  • Opportunities for professional development

Work Environment

• Work can be performed within a manufacturing plant environment with noise, extreme temperatures, and significant movement of powered equipment, people, and conveyors (may depend on the role).
• Work conditions are typical of an office & plant environment.
• Frequent weekend work may be required.
• This role requires 10% domestic travel.
• Frequent and/or infrequent bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, stretching/reaching, use hands or fingers, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, controls, and standing/walking on concrete flooring.
• Position may require the physical ability to stand/walk for greater than 4 hours.