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We are looking for an experienced Food Safety Quality Manager to join our team in Saranac, Michigan. In this role, you will oversee the development and implementation of food safety and quality programs to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented individual with strong leadership skills and a background in food science, quality management, or related fields.
Job Responsibility:
Manage and implement food safety and quality management systems, including programs for preventive controls, food defense, and crisis management
Lead and develop the Food Safety and Quality team, including training practitioners and technicians to uphold quality standards
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, food safety protocols, and facility sanitation standards
Oversee product disposition decisions in collaboration with the processing and sales teams, ensuring proper handling, rework, or destruction
Review and approve packaging and labeling to meet animal welfare certifications, organic program regulations, and customer specifications
Coordinate mock recalls and product withdrawals, acting as the Recall Coordinator to ensure effective execution
Maintain traceability of all raw materials, packaging, and finished goods within regulatory timeframes
Evaluate environmental monitoring programs, analyze laboratory results, and implement corrective actions when necessary
Lead root cause analyses and establish corrective and preventive action plans to address quality issues
Support the implementation and assessment of feed mill preventive controls and ensure compliance with food safety standards
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field
Minimum of 5-7 years of supervisory or leadership experience in food safety or quality management
Strong communication skills to effectively lead teams and collaborate across departments
Experience in Preventive Controls and training in food defense and food fraud prevention
Familiarity with prerequisite programs and industry standards such as ISO 9001 or ISO 22000
Knowledge of organic food production and environmental regulations
Proven ability to manage purchasing functions and quality management systems
Experience with food production processes and traceability systems
What we offer:
medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance