Sr Manager Food Safety and Quality

📋 Description

• Lead QFS program governance across the manufacturing network.
• Standardize NB QFS policies, SOPs, and standards.
• Support co-manufacturers and internal plants with capability, specs, and risk mitigation.
• Drive CAPA, process capability, and recurring defect reduction.
• Develop network-level QFS KPIs, scorecards, and governance for external manufacturing.
• Own QFS at co-man sites; lead product quality governance and risk assessments.
• Partner with Ops, R&D, Procurement, and Supply Chain to manage risk and readiness.
• Conduct on-site assessments and audits aligned with GFSI, regulatory NB standards.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, tech, microbiology, or engineering.
• 7+ years in Quality, Operations, External Manufacturing, CI, or Food Safety in CPG.
• Experience with co-manufacturers, suppliers, or external networks.
• Strong HACCP, food safety plan, GMPs/GLPs, and GFSI (SQF, BRC, FSSC 22000).
• Demonstrated ability to lead audits, risk assessments, investigations, and improvements.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Willing to travel up to 40% to co-man sites and NB facilities.

🎁 Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
• 401(k) with company match that vests on day 1 of eligibility.
• Paid vacation and paid time off.
• Holiday pay (11 days).
• Paid short-term disability.