Food Safety and Quality Manager

Job Description

Job Description

A top client is hiring for an experienced Food Safety and Quality Manager in New Berlin, WI. The Food Safety and Quality Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing food safety and quality assurance programs to ensure compliance with USDA, SQF, and other regulatory and certification standards. The FSQ Manager will lead efforts to ensure the highest levels of product safety, quality, and compliance while driving continuous improvement and maintaining public health standards. This role will oversee three locations. 

As the Food Safety and Quality Manager, you are responsible for:

• Regulatory Compliance:  

• Ensure compliance with USDA, FDA, HAACP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points), and other applicable federal, state, and local food safety regulations specific to poultry, pork, and beef production and seafood storage and handling. 

• Maintain and manage the company’s Safe Quality Food (SQF) certification and oversee SQF program implementation. 

• Lead and prepare for third-party audits and USDA inspections, ensuring all corrective actions are completed promptly. 

• Food Safety Programs:  

• Develop and manage the company’s comprehensive food safety plan, including HACCP and GMP programs tailored to protein processing. 

• Oversee sanitation protocols and verify effectiveness, with a focus on red meat production challenges such as pathogen control. 

• Monitor and evaluate risk assessments, allergen control programs, and preventive controls for poultry, pork, and beef products. 

• Quality Assurance:  

• Implement and maintain robust quality assurance systems to ensure consistent product quality across red meat operations, with poultry expertise as a secondary focus. 

• Implement and lead internal audit programs. 

• Conduct regular inspections and audits of facilities, equipment, and processes to identify potential food safety hazards and ensure compliance with established standards. 

• Investigate customer complaints related to food safety or quality issues and implement corrective actions. 

• Training and Leadership:  

• Lead and mentor the entire Pritzlaff team in food safety and quality, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and regulatory compliance. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, quality assurance, and regulatory affairs to address food safety concerns and implement corrective actions as needed. 

• Develop and deliver specialized food safety training programs for employees. 

• Stay informed about emerging food safety issues, trends, and best practices.

• Documentation and Reporting:  

• Maintain detailed records of food safety activities, including inspection reports, audit findings, and incident investigations. 

• Prepare and present food safety performance reports to executive leadership, with insights into beef-specific metrics and trends. 

To be successful in the role, you must possess:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Safety, Biology, Microbiology, Food Science, or a relevant work experience is required. 

• Advanced degree preferred but not required. 

• Minimum of 5-7 years of food safety and quality management, experience in protein (beef, pork, poultry) processing is required. 

• Proven experience with USDA regulations and SQF certification requirements. 

• In-depth knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, and food safety systems specific to poultry processing. 

• HACCP Certification by an accredited organization 

• FSPCA PCQI Training  

• Certification as an SQF Practitioner or similar is preferred. 

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. 

• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting related to food safety metrics. 

• Ability to work in a food production environment, including cold or hot conditions and around machinery. 

• Availability for on-site work, occasional travel, and extended hours during audits or critical situations. 

• Ability to travel between our two facilities in New Berlin and Waukesha as needed and travel to Kansas City on a quarterly basis 

• Ability to show up on second shift as needed (not common but occasional) 

If you feel that you are a great fit for this opportunity, please apply today!