Senior Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager
Tar Heel, NC On-site
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About the role
As Senior Plant FSQA Manager, you’ll lead and elevate all food safety and quality programs across a high-volume production environment. From managing complex quality systems and sanitation programs to driving USDA and HACCP compliance, you’ll be the key point of accountability for identifying risks, implementing corrective actions, and ensuring product integrity from raw material to finished goods. You’ll also mentor and lead a large FSQA team while collaborating closely with both plant and corporate leadership to align on strategy, performance, and continuous improvement. As Senior Plant FSQA Manager, you’ll lead and elevate all food safety and quality programs across a high-volume production environment. You’ll also mentor and lead a large FSQA team while collaborating closely with both plant and corporate leadership to align on strategy, performance, and continuous improvement.
What you'll bring
- The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 8+ years’ experience in the food industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership is required.
- Must have the ability to complete required applicable forms in English, which requires the ability to read and write in English.
- Technical Knowledge and Regulatory Compliance: Possesses hands-on experience with microbiological testing of meat and poultry products, along with a solid understanding of foodborne pathogens, microbiological and limited chemistry testing.
- Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of USDA, FSIS, HACCP, and SSOP requirements, and familiarity with QMS systems, SAP, and various database and inventory software tools.
- Communication and Analytical Skills: Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to address inquiries from regulatory agencies, customers, and internal stakeholders.
- Skilled in decision-making, problem-solving, and responding to quality and compliance issues in a timely and effective manner.
- Maintains a high standard of documentation and compliance.
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with professionalism and adaptability.
- Willingness to travel up to 10% and work extended hours or weekends as needed.