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 PlansLead 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 preferredUSDA-FSIS regulated food manufacturing experience required
- Previous FSQA leadership experience
- Meat experience required (Beef, Pork or Poultry)
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
