Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager (FSQA)

Location

Valley, Texas, United States

Salary

USD 101,000 - 120,000 / year

Company

Akash pawar

Job description

• Role & Company / Project Overview We are seeking an experienced Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager (FSQA) to lead the food safety and quality assurance department at a food processing facility. The successful candidate will oversee food safety programs, verify product quality standards, lead regulatory and customer audits, and develop a strong FSQA team. This role requires extensive knowledge of food processing, HACCP, sanitation, regulatory compliance, and quality management, preferably within the USDA-regulated meat industry. • Key Responsibilities & Daily Duties - Lead the facility's FSQA team, including the Assistant FSQA Manager and FSQA Superintendent. - Develop, implement, and maintain HACCP, Food Safety Plans, GMPs, SSOPs, and Environmental Monitoring Programs. - Lead food safety initiatives, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), root-cause analysis, and investigations into customer complaints and environmental monitoring trends. - Serve as the primary liaison for on-site USDA-FSIS personnel. - Lead third-party, customer, and regulatory audits, including BRCGS, Organic, and Child Nutrition audits. - Develop and deliver food safety and quality training for plant employees and FSQA staff. - Monitor FSQA performance data, identify trends, and communicate findings. - Work directly with customers during facility tours, audits, visits, and complaint investigations. - Support pre-operational sanitation, startup activities, and second-shift coverage when needed. • Required Qualifications, Skills & Experience - At least 5 years of experience in food processing and quality management; USDA-regulated meat industry experience preferred. - Strong technical knowledge of food safety, quality procedures, regulatory requirements, microbial hazards, HACCP, microbiological laboratory procedures, sanitation, and plant operations. - Excellent leadership, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills. - Strong project management, prioritization, and multitasking abilities. - Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. - Experience with M3, Redzone, or TraceGains is an advantage. - Willingness to travel occasionally to other facilities and corporate meetings. - Reliable transportation required. • Working Hours, Shifts & Location Details - Job Type: Direct Hire. - Location: Valley, Texas, USA. - Work Environment: Combination of office work and regular visits to production facilities. - Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; climb stairs and walk long distances for approximately 1–3 hours per day; ability to work in cold environments below 32°F; exposure to humidity, moving mechanical equipment, airborne particles, vibration, moderate noise, and spice aromas; support second-shift coverage when needed. • Compensation & Benefits - Salary: $101,000–$120,000 per year. • Application Instructions Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV via email with the subject line 'Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager'.