FSQA Manager

FSQA Manager

Utah or California (relocation assistance provided)

We are seeking an experienced Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager to lead the FSQA function for a fast-paced food manufacturing facility. This position will oversee the plant’s food safety, quality, sanitation, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement programs while developing and leading a strong FSQA team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a team of 6–15 FSQA employees across multiple shifts


• Manage food safety, quality, sanitation, and regulatory programs


• Ensure compliance with USDA/FDA regulations, GFSI standards, and customer requirements


• Maintain HACCP and Food Safety Plans


• Lead USDA, customer, and third-party audits


• Monitor sanitation performance and partner with Operations to drive improvements


• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions


• Investigate customer complaints and implement solutions


• Analyze quality data and identify opportunities for improvement


• Support new products, equipment installations, plant trials, and commercialization


• Oversee microbiological and analytical testing


• Maintain plant-wide FSQA training programs


• Build a strong culture of food safety, accountability, and continuous improvement

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of food safety/quality experience preferred


• USDA-FSIS regulated food manufacturing experience required


• Previous FSQA leadership experience


• Meat experience required (Beef, Pork or Poultry)


• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required