Assistant Manager of Food Safety

Colony Brands, Inc.; Monroe (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Colony Brands, Inc. in Monroe, Wisconsin is seeking an Assistant Manager of Food Safety to oversee food safety and quality assurance for Bakery and Cheese Operations. This position requires a self-directed leader with a bachelor's degree in food science or equivalent experience, as well as 3+ years in food safety roles. Responsibilities include managing the Food Protection Program, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leading quality assurance support across departments. Strong communication and attention to detail are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in food safety, quality assurance, or food processing.
• Ability to manage independent quality decisions and collaborate effectively.
• Strong documentation, investigation, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee food safety and quality assurance activities.
• Ensure compliance with FDA/FSMA regulations and company policies.
• Own the Food Protection Program and manage QA staff.

Skills

Food safety expertise

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking in fast-paced environments

Education

Bachelor’s degree in food science or related field

Job description

The Assistant Manager of Food Safety is responsible for leading and overseeing food safety and quality assurance activities across Bakery and Cheese Operations. This role ensures compliance with FDA/FSMA regulations, company policies, and customer requirements while owning key food safety programs and supervising QA staff. The position serves as a Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) and plays a critical role in maintaining inspection readiness, resolving non‑conformances, and driving continuous improvement in food safety systems.

You’ll Also Be Responsible For

• Owning and managing the Food Protection Program (MSP16), including maintaining procedures, records, investigations, and corrective/preventive actions
• Serving as a PCQI, developing, maintaining, and reanalyzing the Food Safety Plan
• Leading quality assurance support for Bakery and Cheese Operations, including collaboration with Sanitation, R&D, Purchasing, Warehouse, and Production

Qualifications

We are seeking a self‑directed leader with strong food safety expertise who can manage complex QA programs while effectively supervising employees. This individual must be comfortable making independent quality decisions, collaborating across departments, and responding confidently to audits and regulatory inspections.

It Also Takes

• A bachelor’s degree in food science or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3+ years of experience in food safety, quality assurance, or food processing
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including interaction with regulatory authorities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced manufacturing environment
• High attention to detail and strong documentation, investigation, and decision making skills