Director, Food Safety & Quality Excellence

Sysco; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco is seeking an experienced FSQA leader to develop and direct support/evaluation programs and inspection procedures to ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements across multiple facilities. You will manage FSQA execution for supplier approval, product sourcing, produced products, sanitation and regulatory interaction for the company. This role requires strong leadership and HACCP/GMP expertise, plus the ability to train staff and coordinate QA across shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Food Science or Biological Science from four-year college or university, Masters preferred.
• 5-10 years FSQA management experience in a federal food processing plant or equivalent, with R&D or production-operations exposure.
• SQF Practitioner or equivalent GFSI scheme experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, lead, direct, update, reassessment, verification and periodic validation of FSQA programs including HACCP, SSOP, GMPs, Approved Supplier Program, Pest Control and Plant Sanitation.
• Direct Employee Training of FSQA Programs, Policies, and Procedures.
• Direct Recall and Traceability Programs including Mock Recalls.
• Assist with product evaluations, plant visits, and supplier/customer communication as needed.
• Assist during emergencies as determined by plant leadership.

Skills

FSQA leadership

Regulatory compliance

HACCP & GMP

Food safety auditing

Staff training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Food Science or Biological Science

Masters degree or higher preferred

Tools

Lab equipment

Office technology

Job description

Sysco is seeking an experienced FSQA leader to develop and direct support/evaluation programs and inspection procedures to ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements across multiple facilities. You will manage FSQA execution for supplier approval, product sourcing, produced products, sanitation and regulatory interaction for the company. This role requires strong leadership and HACCP/GMP expertise, plus the ability to train staff and coordinate QA across shifts.