Sr Manager Food Safety and Quality

📋 Description

• Lead network Quality and Food Safety System strengthening across the manufacturing network.
• Develop and implement NB QFS policies, SOPs, and standards to support growth.
• Drive CAPA, process capability, and recurring defect reduction; lead CI.
• Develop and own network-level QFS KPIs, scorecards, and governance for external manufacturing.
• Co-manufacturing quality leadership: establish NB QFS requirements at co-manufacturers.
• Lead incident management; provide HACCP, GMP, allergen management, and regulatory guidance.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, Food Technology, Microbiology, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years in Quality, Operations, External Manufacturing, CI, or Food Safety in CPG.
• Experience with co-manufacturers and external manufacturing networks.
• HACCP, Food Safety Plan development, GMPs/GLPs, and GFSI (SQF/BRC/FSSC 22000).
• Lead audits, risk assessments, investigations, and performance improvement.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management.
• Ability to travel up to 40% to co-man sites and NB facilities.
• Preferred: MS in technical field; auditor certs (SQF/BRC/FSSC 22000/ISO 9001).

🎁 Benefits

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