Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Food Safety Sanitation Manager to lead our food safety and quality assurance initiatives. In this pivotal role, you will oversee compliance with all regulatory standards, implement robust quality management systems, and ensure that our production processes meet the highest safety and quality standards. Your expertise will drive continuous improvement in food safety practices, foster cross-functional collaboration, and uphold our commitment to delivering safe, high-quality products to consumers. You will oversee several facilitie.This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive leader passionate about maintaining excellence in food safety within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive food safety programs aligned with HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points), GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), ISO 9001, and other relevant standards.
- Conduct regular quality audits and inspections to verify adherence to quality standards in production and ensure compliance with regulatory/legal requirements such as FDA regulations.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective action processes for any deviations or non-conformances identified during inspections or audits.
- Oversee the training of staff on food safety protocols, regulatory requirements, and quality systems to promote a culture of continuous improvement.
- Manage internal and external quality audits, ensuring timely resolution of findings and implementation of best practices across manufacturing operations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including production, engineering, and supply chain—to integrate lean management principles, Six Sigma methodologies, and GDT (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) into quality processes.
- Monitor key performance indicators related to food safety, quality control, and regulatory compliance; prepare detailed reports for senior management to inform decision-making.
Experience
- Proven experience practicing in an industrial or manufacturing engineering role within the food production sector.
- Extensive knowledge of HACCP, GMP, ISO 9001 standards, FDA regulations, and other relevant legal compliance standards.
- Demonstrated ability to lead quality audits, perform quality inspections, and manage quality assurance systems effectively.
- Strong understanding of Six Sigma manufacturing principles, lean management techniques, and GxP (Good Practice) standards such as GMP.
- Excellent analysis skills with the ability to identify root causes of issues and develop strategic solutions.
- Experience in team leadership with proven success in cross-functional communication and project management within a regulated environment.
- Familiarity with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing), QA/QC protocols, regulatory compliance frameworks, and ISO standards specific to the location is highly desirable.
Join us to champion food safety excellence! Bring your expertise in quality management systems and your passion for safeguarding consumer health as we strive for operational excellence through innovative practices and unwavering commitment to compliance.
Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
