Food Safety and Quality Manager

Food Safety and Quality Manager Position Type: Regular - Full-Time Grade: Grade 06 Requisition ID: 41944 We are currently looking for a Manager Food Safety and Quality located in Appleton, WI . The Manager Food Safety and Quality provides the leadership necessary to establish and maintain the Food Safety quality levels of products through sanitation, raw materials, packaging and quality systems management. The Factory FSQ manager is the Guardian of quality compliance and challenger of all functions across the value chain to drive Continuous Improvements, support to Operations, Supply Chain, and Consumer Services, while fostering a cross‑functional quality, compliance and performance culture. The Manager Food Safety and Quality is responsible for leadership and the development, implementation and management of all Food Safety Quality Assurance programs and activities. Accountabilities Provide technical expertise and support to ensure compliance to McCain's regional and global requirements/Policies, regulatory requirements, product quality, and food safety. Utilize tools such as auditing, process evaluation, and trend analysis to achieve continuous improvement and business objectives. Report to the regional FSQ Sr. Manager with a factory reporting line to Factory Manager. Direct and supervise the development, implementation and administration of FSQ activities at all production phases (Quality Management Systems). Lead Quality Strategy Deployment at the site, improving established ways of working and delivering key metrics/KPI reflected in company business objectives. Manage quality and food safety incidents at the site level, supporting decision making for out‑of‑specification materials and products, ensuring that relevant corrective and preventive actions are defined and implemented. Promote Food Safety and quality awareness and ownership in the factory and internal/external warehouse. Ensure compliance of audit programs for internal and external audits (e.g., FSSC 22000, BRC, SQF, KEFSQ). Ensure the effective operation of HACCP and Food Safety Teams. Identify and apply "Standard Practices" within the facility or from the broader network. Communicate new and/or updated Regulatory Policies within the facility. Supervise department personnel with a strong emphasis on people development. Assist in the development and execution of FSQ training programs to ensure proper training for plant personnel. Participate in new/changed equipment/process projects with Engineering, including conducting risk assessments and monitoring agreed‑upon mitigations. Manage held product with authority to disposition appropriately and record accordingly. Liaise between corporate R&D team and plant management to ensure efficient handover of new product development, PSTs, and Product Optimization. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications B.S. in Food Science, Dairy Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology or a similar scientific discipline. Minimum 5–7 years of Quality Management experience, preferably in food manufacturing or consumer goods industry. Strong knowledge of food safety/HACCP, GMPs, allergen controls, sanitary design/controls, pest control, basic food regulations, specifications, analytical and microbiological lab methods, and basic food technology. Knowledge of quality systems and root‑cause analysis. Knowledge of micro and hygiene/sanitation monitoring. FSMA, PCQI, GFSI certifications preferred. Skills Auditing and assessment skills. Understanding of basic food safety principles. Compensation Package $97,500.00 – $130,000.00 USD annually + Bonus eligibility. Benefits Employees are eligible for health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family, and bereavement. Well‑being programs include vacation and holidays, company‑supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with country, provincial, and state governing plans and can vary by work level, location, and nature of the role. Additional benefit detail is available during the application process. Equal Opportunity Employer McCain Foods is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Accessibility and Privacy McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions. Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree that it will be handled in accordance with McCain's Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy. McCain leverages AI in the hiring process, but all final decisions are made by humans. Location US – United States of America: Wisconsin: Appleton Job Family Manufacturing; Quality & Food Safety #J-18808-Ljbffr