Job Description

Food Safety Quality Assurance Manager - $100k - $115k

Rutherford, NJ

US Citizens and Green card holders only

No C2C

My client, a family-owned fourth generation Food Manufacturing company are looking for a Food Safety Quality Assurance Manager.

You will be overseeing a wide range of processes, products, and team members across two production shifts, while managing relationships with regulatory bodies and third-party sanitation services.

Responsibilities

Food Safety / Regulatory

• Manage the implementation of the HACCP Plan, including associated documents and reassessments.
• Maintain records in accordance with policy and HACCP program requirements.
• Conduct facility GMP inspections and ensure compliance with GMP standards.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and established policies, including HACCP, GMPs, SSOP, CAPA, and product hold/release procedures.
• Oversee training programs for GMPs, HACCP, and Food Defense/Food Fraud.
• Address non-compliance reports issued by regulatory authorities.
• Manage the third-party sanitation program for the facility.

Quality / Customer Service

• Lead third-party audits (e.g., SQF or customer-specific) and customer tours, including corrective action plans (CAPAs).
• Drive continuous improvement in products, processes, procedures, and reliability.
• Maintain data on customer requirements, quality specifications, and reporting obligations.
• Manage the quality training program.
• Ensure specification compliance for raw materials and finished products.
• Oversee the implementation of quality programs.
• Support product development and special projects related to product development.
• Respond to customer complaints with CAPAs and correspondence as needed.
• Establish shelf life for raw materials and finished products.

Other

• Foster a culture of safety within the organization.
• Manage the Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) Department, including technicians, sanitation staff, and supervisors (both exempt and non-exempt labor).
• Ensure the department meets budgetary goals.
• Perform additional tasks and projects as assigned.
• 10–20% travel required.

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience in red meat processing is essential.
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Food Process Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in a leadership role within the food industry.
• Strong knowledge and experience with HACCP.
• Familiarity with SQF and/or BRC standards.
• Ability to think independently and take ownership of decisions.

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