Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager

Title: Food Safety and Quality Assurance ManagerLocation: Lancaster, TXDirect HireSalary Range: $95,000-$126,000 depending on experience.Please only apply if you have all the requirements, certifications, and years of experience needed Summary: We are seeking an experienced and proactive FSQA Manager to ensure compliance with our client's food safety, quality, and regulatory standards in the Dallas area.This role manages and directs a fast-paced FSQA department across two client facilities.They will drive food safety and quality culture, enhance compliance through process optimization, and strengthen leadership capabilities of their team.The ideal candidate will ensure maximum efficiency while at all times maintaining the highest standards of food safety and quality.They provide training and motivation to team members in a continuously improving environment.Key Responsibilities:Oversee quality operations and equipment to ensure conformance to specifications and make or order necessary process or assembly adjustments.Conduct and ensure daily and general audits of FSQA operational activities are carried out.Ensure FSQA continues to deliver and drive the highest standards possible.Serves as the key point of contact during pre-operational checks and day-to-day functions.Discuss inspection results with those responsible for products and recommend necessary corrective actions.Verify product quality and ensure product knowledge.Ensure products are inspected tested and measured for conformance to specifications.Manage HACCP and GMP Program to ensure hygiene and good manufacturing practices GMP are being used.Provide technical support for the cross-functional teams to ensure a high degree of compliance with company quality and safety policy.Work closely with onsite USDA inspector.Ensure that raw materials packaging labels and final products that do not meet acceptance criteria are rejected or retained.Establish maintain and promote good communications with all departments levels of management and external representatives as required.Offer mentoring coaching and support to new team members Associates Team Leads and Supervisors.Responsible for creating and modifying team member work schedules adjusting schedules and granting time off as appropriate to ensure effective communications.Responsible for verifying recording and driving compliance to Key Performance Indicators KPIs.Participate in Daily Management meetings with cross-functional representatives from Maintenance Safety and Production.Ensure quality panel and testing are conducted regularly.Effectively manage labor resources within the given budgets/targets.Liaise with the Commercialization department on product trials to ensure all appropriate people IT equipment and materials are available and that the trial is run effectively and efficiently.Be aware of and ensure others are aware of inspections tours and visits and that all necessary preparation is carried out.Be the first point of contact for all external quality audits and Government / State agencies.Responsible for the highest level of health and safety for the employees agency employees and the consumer.Required to report and complete Accident / Incident forms and conduct any necessary investigation taking measures to prevent additional problems or re-occurrence.Ensure proper training and re-training is conducted as needed. Support transitions from manual and semi-automated compliance systems to engineering controls to enhance accuracy efficiency and real-time monitoring.May be required to perform additional duties.Skills and Requirements Minimum 5 years experience as a Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager working in a USDA-FSIS regulated establishmentExperience working in a food manufacturing environment applying common processes procedures and equipment.Experience with ready-to-heat ready-to-eat and/or ready-to-cook fresh food manufacturing business preferred.Experience working in a chilled environment preferred.Knowledge of food safety regulations GMPs HACCP principles and FSQA best practicesExperience managing FSQA teams and implementing standardized programsStrong leadership and training skills to develop and upskill FSQA personnelStrong data analysis skills to identify trends and opportunities.Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skillsDegree Requirements:Certification Requirements:Bachelors degree in Food Safety, Food Science, or Culinary ArtsHACCP certification (required)GFSI-recognized certification (required; SQF preferred)Relevant industry experience in food manufacturing or operationsPCQI (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual) and Intentional Adulteration training (preferred)

Created: 2025-06-20