Corporate FSQA Manager

gpac; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac is seeking a Corporate FSQA Manager to elevate food safety, quality, and regulatory standards across a growing manufacturing network. You will lead FSQA programs, shape systems, and partner with plant leadership to drive continuous improvement and audit readiness.

In this role, you’ll oversee HACCP, GMP, SSOPs, allergen control, and environmental monitoring while coaching teams, leading root-cause analyses, and collaborating with Operations, R&D, and Supply Chain to strengthen performance

Qualifications

• Holds a Bachelor's degree in a relevant science field with several years of food safety/quality experience.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, FSMA, and GFSI standards.
• Experience with USDA/FDA regulatory requirements and audits.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and technical guidance for food safety and quality programs.
• Oversee HACCP, GMP, SSOP, allergen control, environmental monitoring, and related programs.
• Partner with plant FSQA and Operations to identify risks and implement corrective actions.
• Lead root-cause analysis and continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Support audits and regulatory/customer audits; monitor corrective actions and trends.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional influence

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, or related field

Job description

Location: Southern New York!

YOUR EXPERTISE CAN SHAPE FOOD SAFETY ACROSS THE ORGANIZATION.

What if your next FSQA role wasn't simply about managing compliance at one facility-but about influencing food safety, quality, and regulatory standards across a broader organization?

We're looking for an experienced Corporate FSQA Manager who can bring strong technical expertise, leadership, and a continuous-improvement mindset to a growing food manufacturing environment. This is your opportunity to move from managing food safety programs to helping shape them.

You'll have visibility across operations, the ability to influence standards and systems, and the opportunity to partner with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to strengthen food safety, quality, compliance, and operational performance. If you're an FSQA professional who enjoys solving problems, building stronger systems, coaching teams, preparing for audits, and turning food-safety requirements into operational excellence, this role gives you the platform to make a measurable impact.

What You'll Do

• Provide leadership and technical guidance for food safety and quality programs
• Support consistent implementation of FSQA standards across manufacturing operations
• Develop, maintain, and improve food safety and quality systems
• Oversee HACCP, GMP, SSOP, allergen control, environmental monitoring, sanitation, and related food safety programs
• Partner with plant FSQA and Operations teams to identify risks and implement corrective actions
• Lead root-cause analysis and continuous-improvement initiatives related to food safety and quality
• Support preparation for and execution of customer, regulatory, and third-party audits
• Monitor audit findings, corrective actions, trends, and key FSQA performance metrics
• Provide guidance regarding regulatory requirements and customer specifications
• Investigate quality issues and customer complaints and ensure appropriate corrective actions
• Support product specifications, labeling, documentation, and quality requirements
• Assist with food safety training and development of FSQA personnel
• Collaborate with Operations, R&D, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and other functions to resolve quality and food safety issues
• Help identify opportunities to strengthen systems, reduce risk, and improve consistency
• Support regulatory and customer communications when necessary
• Travel to manufacturing facilities as needed

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field preferred
• Several years of progressive experience in food safety and quality within food manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, FSMA, and GFSI standards
• Experience with USDA/FDA regulatory requirements preferred
• Experience supporting or leading third-party, regulatory, and customer audits
• Strong understanding of food safety systems and quality‑management principles
• Proven ability to conduct root‑cause analysis and develop effective corrective actions
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to influence cross‑functional teams without relying solely on direct authority
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Experience with continuous improvement and food safety culture initiatives
• Ability to travel as needed

Compensation

Base Salary: $95,000 - $100,000

Why This Opportunity?

If you're ready for a role where your FSQA expertise can reach beyond a single production line or facility, this is an opportunity to expand your influence and become a key voice in food safety and quality strategy. You'll be solving complex problems, strengthening systems, partnering with operations, and helping create standards that protect both consumers and the business.

Don't just maintain the FSQA system. Help build what's next. If you're an accomplished FSQA professional looking for greater visibility, broader responsibility, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, this could be the next chapter in your career.

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.