Quality & Food Safety Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Quality & Food Safety Manager
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Schedule: Full-Time | Onsite | Leadership Position
Compensation: $80,971–$99,680 annually

Lead Quality Excellence in a Growing Food Manufacturing Environment
A rapidly expanding prepared foods manufacturer is seeking an experienced Quality & Food Safety Manager to oversee quality programs, regulatory compliance, and food safety initiatives within a high-volume production facility.

This leadership role is ideal for a quality professional who is passionate about maintaining the highest standards in food safety, improving operational processes, and developing a culture where quality is everyone’s responsibility.

Position Overview
Reporting to the Director of Quality & Regulatory Affairs, the Quality & Food Safety Manager will oversee the execution and continuous improvement of facility-wide quality systems. This position plays a critical role in ensuring products, processes, and documentation meet regulatory requirements , customer expectations, and internal standards.

The successful candidate will partner closely with production, warehouse, maintenance, and leadership teams to identify opportunities, resolve challenges, and strengthen overall operational performance.

Key Responsibilities
Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance

• Manage implementation and ongoing improvement of food safety and quality programs
• Ensure facility compliance with USDA, FDA, SQF, GMP, and customer-specific requirements
• Maintain alignment with applicable federal, state, and local regulations
• Support regulatory inspections, customer audits, and certification activities
• Promote adherence to food safety policies throughout the organization

Quality Systems Management

• Oversee site-level Quality Management Systems (QMS) and related documentation
• Monitor quality performance indicators and identify improvement opportunities
• Investigate quality concerns and support effective corrective action plans
• Manage CAPA processes, traceability programs, and validation activities
• Assist with complaint investigations and resolution strategies

Team Leadership & Development

• Provide guidance, coaching, and support to quality team members
• Help build a strong quality-focused culture across all departments
• Train employees on food safety expectations and quality procedures
• Encourage accountability and continuous learning within the team

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Collaborate with operations teams to improve processes and product quality
• Work with production, warehouse, and maintenance departments to resolve issues
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and compliance
• Communicate quality trends, risks, and recommendations to leadership

Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Quality, Microbiology, or a related field required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with USDA-regulated food manufacturing environments
• At least 2 years of experience with SQF programs required
• Experience managing quality systems within a food production facility
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations, quality assurance practices, and compliance standards
• Ability to work effectively in a hands-on manufacturing environment
• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Why Join Our Team?

• Opportunity to influence quality standards within a growing national food manufacturer
• Leadership role with direct impact on operational excellence
• Collaborative environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement
• Opportunity to help shape a strong food safety culture across the organization
• Career growth potential within an expanding company

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Health insurance benefits
• Paid time off
• Additional employee benefits and growth opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where employees are valued, respected, and supported. Hiring decisions are based on qualifications, experience, and business needs, without regard to any protected status under applicable law.