Director, Food Safety & Quality Assurance

Job Description

Job Description

Director, Food Safety & Quality Assurance

Salaried NJ Senior Management

College Park, GA, US

Requisition ID : 1302

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Schweid and Sons is seeking a Director of Food Safety and Quality Assurance to add to our team. Reporting to the VP of Operations and Supply Chain, you will continue developing and implementing a comprehensive, best-in-class approach to food safety, sanitation, quality, and regulatory compliance.

As the food safety, QA, and regulatory leader, your goal will be to provide high-level strategy and guidance to take the company into the future.

To be successful in this role, you must have a strong food safety and quality background and knowledge of regulatory requirements.

In addition, you must be a strategic problem solver and have an eye for identifying areas of improvement. This is an incredible opportunity to join a well-established food manufacturing company that prides itself on putting its team members first by providing an incredible culture, amazing benefits, and unparalleled employee retention.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Food Safety Leadership :

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive food safety programs and policies.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations, including USDA and FDA requirements.
• Lead the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) and Food Safety Management System (FSMS) programs.

2. Quality Assurance Management :

• Oversee the development and maintenance of quality assurance protocols.
• Implement and monitor quality control procedures to ensure product consistency and safety.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to identify and address potential quality issues.

3. Regulatory Compliance :

• Stay current with industry trends, regulations, and best practices.
• Ensure all products meet or exceed regulatory and customer specifications.
• Manage relationships with regulatory agencies and third-party auditors.

4. Team Leadership and Development :

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of food safety and quality assurance professionals.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
• Provide training and support to ensure team members are knowledgeable about food safety standards and practices.

5. Crisis Management :

• Develop and manage crisis management and recall plans.
• Lead investigations and root cause analyses for food safety incidents.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions to mitigate future risks.

6. Collaboration and Communication :

• Work closely with other departments, including production, supply chain, and R&D, to ensure seamless integration of food safety and quality initiatives.
• Communicate food safety and quality performance metrics to senior management and stakeholders.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in food science, Microbiology, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in food safety and quality assurance, preferably in the meat or ground beef industry.
• 8 + years of Food Safety, Quality, and Regulatory experience required
• 4 + years of management experience required
• 5 + years related protein experience required, strong preference for beef experience, ideally with ground beef.
• Extensive knowledge of USDA, FDA, and other relevant food safety regulations.
• Certified in HACCP and other relevant food safety programs.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with food safety management systems and quality assurance tools.
30+ days ago