Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager

Job Type


Full-time

Description

Healthy Hens, Healthy Eggs, Heathy Planet:

At Pete & Gerry's, we were first to do it better, and are still doing it best. For nearly 30 years, we've been on a mission to produce healthy, delicious eggs and partner with family farms for meaningful impact. By raising hens outdoors as nature intended, we stay true to our roots every step of the way by keeping animal welfare, planet-friendly farming practices, and high-quality taste and nutrition at the heart of all we do, so you can always believe in what you buy.

Healthy Together

At Pete & Gerry's, we believe that when we care for each other, we all thrive. Across our farms, offices, and communities, we act as one flock - united by respect, collaboration, and a shared commitment to doing what's right. We create an environment where every person feels valued, supported, and empowered to grow, because our success depends on the wellbeing of the people who make our mission possible.

The Role at a Glance:

The Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) Manager ensures that customer expectations of product quality are met or exceeded, and the highest standards of food safety are instilled within the plant. This position is primarily responsible for overseeing the food safety and quality programs, processes and procedures at assigned site, including HACCP, SQF, SOP's and Good Manufacturing Practices. This position reports to the Director of FSQA.


How You'll Create Greater Impact:

In this role, you'll help deliver the highest quality product while upholding our unwavering commitment to animal welfare, food safety, and responsible farming. You'll act boldly, embrace continuous improvement, and partner with teammates and customers to deliver wins.

• HACCP Coordinator and responsible for HACCP compliance at facility
• SQF Practitioner and oversees the development, implementation, review and maintenance of the SQF Program at plant.
• Performs internal audits to ensure ongoing compliance of food safety protocols.
• Validate performance of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) and other SQF programs and ensure overall quality expectations and guidelines are met.
• Provide personnel training on HACCP, SQF and GMP's and JHA's.
• Responsible for plant annual SQF Audits and maintains all department records.
• Responsible for continuous improvement of quality and operational practices.
• Manages consumer inquiries and complaints.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with USDA representatives, auditors, suppliers, and other management members.
• Works proactively with Director of FSQA and VP of Farming to maintain current certifications for all farms and processing facilities.
• Supervises local QA team.
• All issues or non-conformances related to quality assurance or food safety must immediately be reported to the Director of FSQA

What You'll Bring to the Flock:

We are one team - united by respect and a shared commitment to doing what's right. What we do every day connects to something bigger.

You'll bring your experience, perspective, and pride in your work. We value collaboration, curiosity, and diverse viewpoints - because they make our flock stronger.

• Bachelor of Science Degree or equivalent experience preferred but not required
• 3-5 years previous food industry experience.
• HACCP Certification or ability to become certified.
• SQF Practitioner or ability to become certified.
• PCQI Practitioner or ability to become certified.
• Attention to detail and uncompromising concern for quality and food safety.
• Previous management experience preferred.
• Proven audit management skills.
• Must be able to work as a team and achieve company goals.
• Must be able to provide clear and concise communication.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• 20/20 vision either corrected or without correction.
• Requires use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and scanner/copier.
• Tasks require standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, and climbing.
• Tasks require use of hand and arms, reaching and repetitive motion.
• Must be able to work extended hours and a flexible schedule on short notice.
• Some travel may be required.

Work Schedule & Hours:

• Day shift position
• Monday through Friday
• Shifts up to 8 - 12 hours per day, based on operational needs
• Typical start time: 6:00 AM
• Start and end times may vary due to truck arrivals, order fulfillment, machine downtime, or production changes
• Flexibility required to adjust schedule as needed

Tending to our Flock:

We care for our people the same way we care for our hens - with attention, respect, and balance. Our benefits are designed to support real life and whole wellbeing.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and Humana
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Paid volunteer time
• 9 paid holidays
• 401(k) with 4% employer match
• Disability and life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account
• Footwear reimbursement for onsite employees
• Onsite employees receive free eggs weekly; remote employees receive coupons for free eggs
• Breakfast or lunch events from time to time.
• A team grounded in a shared mission: Healthy Hens, Healthy Eggs, Healthy Planet.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Pete & Gerry's Organics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a community built on respect and shared purpose. Every person belongs here - because our strength comes from the diversity of people and perspectives that make us who we are.

We are an E-Verify employer. After accepting an offer, we will use E-Verify to confirm your eligibility to work in the United States by comparing information from your Form I-9 with records from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration.