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Site Quality and Food Safety ManagerThe Site Quality Manager is responsible for leading all Quality Assurance and Food Safety programs at the manufacturing facility to ensure products are safe, legal, and meet customer and company quality standards. This role provides leadership for the Quality team while partnering closely with Operations, R&D, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Regulatory to drive a strong food safety culture and continuous improvement across the site.The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with extensive experience in sauce manufacturing, thermal processing, and FDA-regulated food production. This individual will ensure compliance with all regulatory, customer, and certification requirements while supporting operational excellence and new product commercialization.Key ResponsibilitiesQuality & Food Safety LeadershipLead and manage all site Quality Assurance and Food Safety activities.Foster a strong food safety and quality culture throughout the organization.Ensure compliance with FDA, FSMA, state regulations, customer requirements, and company policies.Maintain and continuously improve the site?s Food Safety and Quality Management System.Oversee implementation and verification of HACCP, Preventive Controls, Environmental Monitoring, Allergen Control, GMPs, Sanitation, and Supplier Quality programs.Serve as the Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) or ensure qualified coverage.Regulatory & Certification ComplianceMaintain compliance with HACCP, FSMA, SQF or BRC standards.Lead all third-party, customer, FDA, and internal audits.Manage corrective and preventative actions resulting from audits, customer complaints, and non-conformances.Ensure accurate documentation and record retention in accordance with regulatory requirements.Manufacturing QualityProvide quality oversight for all manufacturing operations.Support production of acidified, low-acid, refrigerated, and ambient shelf-stable products.Ensure proper control of critical processing parameters, include:Thermal processingHot-fill operationsPasteurizationCooling and filling operationspH, water activity, and other critical quality attributesMonitor product quality trends and implement preventive actions.Team LeadershipLead, coach, mentor, and develop the site Quality team.Establish performance goals and support employee development.Promote cross-functional collaboration between Quality, Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and R&D.Build accountability while encouraging continuous improvement.Continuous ImprovementAnalyze quality metrics and identify opportunities for improvement.Lead root cause investigations using structured problem-solving tools.Drive reductions in customer complaints, waste, rework, and non-conforming products.Participate in capital projects, process improvements, and new product launches.Customer & Supplier QualitySupport customer visits and quality reviews.Respond to customer quality concerns and lead investigations.Work closely with suppliers to ensure incoming materials meet specifications.Collaborate with R&D during commercialization and scale-up of new products.Salary$110,000 - $130,000 + BonusBenefits AvailableQualifications:EducationBachelor?s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Food Engineering, or a related scientific disciplineMaster?s degree is considered an asset.ExperienceMinimum 5 years of progressive Quality Assurance experience in the food manufacturing industry.Minimum 2 years of leadership experience managing Quality teams.Experience in sauce, dressing, condiment, dip, or liquid food manufacturing strongly preferred.Required Technical QualificationsStrong knowledge of HACCP, PCQI, and SQF/BRC requirements.Experience with FDA and FSMA regulatory compliance.Strong understanding of acidified and low-acid food manufacturing.Knowledge of Better Process Control School (BPCS) requirements and thermal processing regulations.Experience with hot-fill processes, pasteurization, and thermal processing.Experience with ambient shelf-stable and refrigerated food manufacturing.Strong understanding of wet sauce processing and manufacturing operations.Experience managing environmental monitoring, allergen control, sanitation, and preventive controls.Experience leading FDA, customer, and third-party certification audits.CertificationsPreventative Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) certification preferred.Better Process Control School (BPCS) certification required or ability to obtain shortly after hire.HACCP Certification required.SQF Practitioner certification is considered an asset.Core CompetenciesStrong leadership and team development skills.Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.Proven problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.Strong decision-making ability under pressure.Excellent organizational and project management skills.High attention to detail and documentation accuracy.Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.Continuous improvement mindset with a hands-on approach.Working EnvironmentManufacturing environment with regular exposure to production areas.Ability to spend significant time on the production floors.Occasional travel may be required for training, supplier visits, customer meetings, or support to other company locations.Success MeasuresSuccessful completion of FDA, customer, and third-party audits.Reduction in customer complaints and internal quality defects.Achievement of food safety and quality KPIs.Strong employee engagement and development within the Quality team.**If you?d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Jeff Fee at jfee cps4jobs.com.JO: 63.26JF#LI-JF1