FSQA Manager Opportunity!

Our client, a well-established meat processing and food manufacturing operation, is seeking an FSQA Manager to lead the Food Safety and Quality Assurance function within a USDA-regulated manufacturing facility. If you are an experienced food safety and quality leader who understands USDA compliance, HACCP systems, SQF/BRC standards, and thrives in a fast-paced production environment, this is the opportunity for you!

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive base salary (commensurate with experience)
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Stable schedule within a structured manufacturing environment
  • Long-term growth opportunities within operations leadership

Requirements & Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all food safety and quality assurance programs for a USDA-regulated meat processing facility
• Manage and develop FSQA Supervisors, Technicians, and Quality team members
• Ensure compliance with USDA-FSIS regulations, HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, SQF, BRC, and customer requirements
• Maintain audit readiness and lead USDA, customer, and third-party audits
• Investigate quality, food safety, and regulatory issues and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Oversee environmental monitoring, sanitation verification, product holds, and release programs
• Analyze quality and food safety metrics to identify trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Sanitation, and Engineering teams to resolve production and quality-related challenges
• Lead food safety training programs and foster a strong food safety culture throughout the facility
• Ensure accurate documentation, recordkeeping, and regulatory compliance across all manufacturing areas

Preferred Qualifications:

• 8+ years of food manufacturing experience, preferably within meat or protein processing
• Strong USDA-FSIS, HACCP, GMP, and food safety systems experience
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing FSQA teams in a manufacturing environment
• Experience leading customer, regulatory, and third-party audits
• Strong root cause analysis, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality management systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Animal Science, Meat Science, Microbiology, or related field
• SQF Practitioner, HACCP Certification, PCQI, or similar food safety credentials
• Experience with BRC, SQF, or GFSI-certified facilities
• Previous Continuous Improvement or Lean Manufacturing experience

Don't hesitate!

Submit your resume for immediate consideration today!