Quality and Food Safety Manager

We're looking for a Food Safety & Quality Manager to ensure our products meet or exceed internal standards, customer expectations, and regulatory compliance. You'll manage critical systems like product complaints, traceability, recalls, food safety plans, supplier compliance, and quality management. This role drives continuous improvement, integration, and value, leading the division through various food safety and regulatory situations with a focus on safety and compliance.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Knowledge of FDA/USDA/State food safety regulations.
• Detail-oriented with good project management and organizational skills; able to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to produce results through cross-functional teams and partnerships.
• Ability to listen, interpret, and determine appropriate direction or develop new protocols.
• Interpersonal skills: independent work, teamwork, coaching, mentoring, leadership, positive attitude, commitment to success.
• Analytical, critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills; strategic thinker and leader of influence.

Equipment / Tools / Technology:

• Proficiency in spreadsheets, word processing, email, internet.
• Knowledge of Inventory Management Systems and reporting software is preferred.

Educational & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Mathematics, or related scientific field.
• HACCP, Seafood HACCP, PCQI required.
• Minimum 3 years of food service, manufacturing, and/or distribution product QA experience with a Bachelor's degree OR 7 years without a Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum 2 years previous leadership experience required.

salary: $85,000 - $95,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Improve and maintain quality and food safety systems (Product Complaint, Recall, QMS).
• Enforce Food Safety Programs (Food Safety Plans, PCPs, Meat/Seafood HACCP) for regulatory compliance, ensuring validation.
• Conduct internal and third-party QA audits; manage government and customer inspections.
• Manage the QA Traceability/Recall process, including full recall execution and regulatory communication.
• Execute traceability activities.
• Provide food safety training and support to staff and customers.
• Implement and oversee compliance programs; interpret and communicate FDA/USDA/State regulations to associates, suppliers, and customers.
• Oversee supplier management programs (e.g., Supplier Approval Program), ensuring continuous improvement.
• Provide food safety expertise during quality failure incidents and emergencies.
• Lead and coach direct reports for goal attainment and development.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Product Inspection

HACCP (3 years of experience is preferred)

FDA/USDA (3 years of experience is required)

Qualifications

Years of experience: 4 years

Experience level: Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.