Corporate FSQA Manager

gpac; Sayre (Bradford County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Life & disability insurance

401(k) profit sharing + company match

Paid holidays & vacation

Job summary

gpac partners with a growing pet food manufacturer to place a Corporate Food Safety & Quality Manager who will drive FSQ initiatives across multiple facilities. You’ll influence supplier quality, regulatory compliance, data analysis, and continuous improvement at a high-visibility level.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Food Science (or related field), hands-on cGMP experience, knowledge of FDA regulations, FSQ system proficiency, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Nutrition, or related field, required.
• Hands-on food manufacturing experience in a cGMP environment.
• Strong knowledge of FDA food regulations.
• Experience with FSQ systems, data analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze FSQ data, trends, and key performance metrics.
• Develop dashboards, control charts, and visual reporting tools.
• Lead supplier approval, qualification, and audit activities.
• Drive initiatives to improve quality and reduce Cost of Quality.
• Support FDA/FSMA compliance and regulatory programs.
• Utilize CAPA, Root Cause Analysis, 5 Whys, Six Sigma, PDCA, and other quality tools.
• Partner with plant and corporate teams to strengthen Food Safety & Quality culture.
• Present findings, trends, and recommendations to leadership.
• Support FSQ improvement initiatives across multiple facilities.

Skills

FSQ data analysis

Dashboard development

Supplier auditing

Regulatory compliance

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Corporate Food Safety & Quality Manager | Pet Food Manufacturing | Multi-Site Impact | $90K-$95K

gpac is partnered with a growing pet food manufacturer seeking a Corporate Food Safety & Quality Manager to support FSQ initiatives across multiple manufacturing facilities.

This is a high-visibility corporate role with the opportunity to influence Food Safety & Quality programs, supplier quality, regulatory compliance, data analysis, and continuous improvement across the organization.

What You'll Do

• Analyze FSQ data, trends, and key performance metrics
• Develop dashboards, control charts, and visual reporting tools
• Lead supplier approval, qualification, and audit activities
• Drive initiatives to improve quality and reduce Cost of Quality
• Support FDA/FSMA compliance and regulatory programs
• Utilize CAPA, Root Cause Analysis, 5 Whys, Six Sigma, PDCA, and other quality tools
• Partner with plant and corporate teams to strengthen Food Safety & Quality culture
• Present findings, trends, and recommendations to leadership
• Support FSQ improvement initiatives across multiple facilities

What They're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Nutrition, or related field
• Hands-on food manufacturing experience in a cGMP environment
• Strong knowledge of FDA food regulations
• Experience with FSQ systems, data analysis, and continuous improvement
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred:

Pet/animal food manufacturing, multi-site experience, supplier auditing, PCQI/FSVP QI, Six Sigma, CAPA, Root Cause Analysis, and statistical quality tools.

Compensation & Benefits

$90K-$95K base salary

• Medical, dental & vision
• Life & disability insurance
• 401(k) profit sharing + company match
• Paid holidays & vacation

Confidential Search:

Additional company, location, and compensation details will be provided to qualified candidates.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.