Senior Manager Food Safety and Quality Assurance

📋 Description

• Lead QFS programs across Nature’s Bakery manufacturing network.
• Establish and strengthen QFS systems to protect the brand and performance.
• Serve as technical advisor to Operations, R&D, Procurement, and Supply Chain.
• Drive continuous improvement, CAPA, and process capability across sites.
• Develop network-level QFS KPIs, scorecards, and governance processes.
• Manage co-manufacturing quality governance and risk mitigation.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, technology, microbiology, engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years in Quality/Operations/External Manufacturing/CI/FS within CPG.
• Experience with co-manufacturers, suppliers, or external networks.
• Strong HACCP, Food Safety Plan, GMPs/GLPs, and GFSI knowledge (SQF/BRC/FSSC 22000).
• Lead audits, risk assessments, investigations, and performance improvement.
• Travel up to 40% to co-man sites and NB facilities.
• MS in a technical field; ASQ CQE/CQA/CMQ/OE.
• Accredited auditor certification (SQF, BRC, FSSC 22000, ISO 9001).

🎁 Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match on day 1.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid time off.
• Holiday pay (11 days).
• Paid short-term disability.