Quality Manager

We are seeking an experienced Quality & Food Safety Leader to play a critical role in launching a new manufacturing facility and building a best-in-class quality and food safety culture from the ground up. This is a hands-on site leadership opportunity for someone who thrives in a startup/greenfield environment and has strong experience within USDA-regulated food manufacturing. Responsibilities: Own the site’s Quality, Food Safety, Regulatory, SQF, HACCP, and compliance programs Lead quality and food safety activities throughout facility startup, commissioning, validation, and production launch Build and maintain the site Quality Management System and lead SQF certification Ensure compliance with USDA, FDA, FSMA, GMP, HACCP, allergen control, food defense, and traceability requirements Develop HACCP plans, preventive controls, SOPs, verification programs, and quality documentation Lead regulatory inspections, customer audits, third-party certifications, investigations, CAPAs, and root-cause analysis Oversee laboratory operations, product testing, environmental monitoring, and product release Establish and improve quality and food safety KPIs Support equipment design, capital projects, commissioning, and hygienic design Qualifications: 7+ years of progressive Quality, Food Safety, or Regulatory experience in food manufacturing, beverage, or CPG USDA-regulated manufacturing experience PCQI certification — required Previous plant startup, greenfield, expansion, or major facility transformation experience Strong knowledge of SQF, HACCP, GMPs, FSMA, sanitation, allergen control, food defense, and traceability Proven experience leading audits, regulatory inspections, CAPAs, and quality management systems Experience developing HACCP plans, SOPs, food safety programs, and compliance documentation Ability to operate effectively in a hands-on manufacturing environment and build strong cross-functional relationships #J-18808-Ljbffr Cameron Smith & Associates, Inc.