Quality Food Safety Manager

Executive Recruiter | LHH | Helping Manufacturers, Supply Chain, Engineers & HR Professionals Build the Future Quality & Food Safety Manager Relocation: Available (company‑supported as needed) Bonus: 15% BYOD: Mobile phone stipend eligible Make quality your competitive edge. If you’re a data‑driven, continuous‑improvement leader who loves turning new product ideas into audit‑ready, scalable reality, this role is your platform. You’ll own quality systems and commercialization across a fast‑moving, USDA/FDA‑regulated environment—and build a high‑performing QA/QC team along the way. What you’ll do Lead Quality Systems: Implement, maintain, and continuously improve programs aligned to BRC, HACCP, GMP, and ASQUA standards. Own Commercialization Readiness: Drive cross‑functional validation for new products/technologies (e.g., Assessment III/IV protocols) to ensure launch quality from pilot to scale. Safeguard Compliance: Keep us audit‑ready—partner closely with Regulatory Affairs on documentation and audits across FDA/USDA frameworks. Build a Strong Team: Coach and develop QA, QC, and Commercialization staff (Managers, Specialists, Technicians) to deepen technical bench strength and leadership capability. Run the Program Like a Business: Set timelines, assess risk, track milestones, and coordinate with R&D, Procurement, Packaging, and Production for flawless execution. Be the Face of Quality: Lead customer audits, commercialization trials, supplier quality initiatives, and support customer sample requests—ensuring GMP discipline throughout. What you’ll bring Education: Bachelor’s in Food Science, Quality, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred). Experience: 5+(ideally 7, but will consider 5) years in food manufacturing or quality assurance , including 3+ years in leadership; strong commercialization track record. Toolbox: Deep knowledge of BRC, HACCP, GMP, ASQUA , plus working command of FDA and USDA regulations. Leader’s Mindset: Analytical, decisive, and relentlessly focused on continuous improvement —with crisp communication and organization. Nice to have Experience with USDA‑regulated products and customer‑facing commercialization. Familiarity with quality assessment/validation protocols in production environments. Hands‑on exposure to regulatory audits and third‑party certifications. The details that matter Additional Compensation: 15% bonus program/ mobile phone BYOD stipend eligible. Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Apply now and let’s build something exceptional together. Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Manufacturing, Management, and Product Management — Industries: Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr LHH