Food Safety and Quality Manager

BrightFarms Inc; Kendall Township (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BrightFarms Inc. in Yorkville, IL seeks a Food Safety and Quality Manager to lead the site FSQ program and staff. You will build and execute the quality system, write SOPs, train teams, and drive audits for safe, high-quality greens.

The role requires 5+ years in FSQ management, a 4-year degree, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds in a greenhouse environment, with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in agriculture, food safety, food science, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing food safety & quality programs.
• Minimum 3 years of experience directly managing teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to create SOPs and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Manage a site food safety team comprising FSQ Technicians and Specialists.
• Support in building and executing a food safety and quality management system.
• Write procedures, work instructions, training materials and other documents.
• Train staff and leadership on food safety and quality programs.
• Lead investigations and ensure timely closeout of corrective actions.
• Oversee pest control management and conduct regular system reviews.
• Lead and prepare for internal and external food safety and quality audits.
• Oversee record keeping and review processes.
• Engage with grow and production teams; advise on safety matters.
• Manage sanitation and environmental monitoring programs.
• Support as food safety SME in projects and day-to-day needs.
• Occasional travel to support other sites and events.

Skills

FSQ management

Quality systems

Safety audits

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Tools

Digital record keeping platforms

Job description

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Food Safety and Quality Manager

Full Time Management Yorkville, IL, US

Salary Range: $100,000.00 To $130,000.00 Annually

BrightFarms is The Place to Grow!

At BrightFarms, we’re on a mission to revolutionize the way leafy greens are grown. But we don’t just want to grow great tasting greens, we want them to do good as well: for the planet, for the health of people, and for the well-being of our employees. We give BrightFarmers the tools, training, support, and opportunities they need to do better for themselves and the world every day. Because when you do good for your people, they do good for the world.

BrightFarms is a national leader in the booming indoor farming industry, transforming how produce is grown and delivered with its expanding network of eight high-tech, sustainable hydroponic farms. From seed to leaf we grow lettuce smarter, with less space, no pesticides and protected inside, so it’s better for the planet and way better for humans. BrightFarms' fresh lettuce options, from classic greens to crunchy mixes and salad kits, are available in more than 4,500 retail stores across the East Coast, Midwest, and South.

Specifically, you will:

Manage a site food safety team comprising of FSQ Technicians and Specialist

Support in building and overall execution of a food safety and quality management system

Write procedures, work instructions, training materials and other documents necessary

Train staff and leadership team on food safety and quality programs and protocols

Lead food safety and quality investigations, work cross functionally to ensure timely close out of corrective actions

Oversee the sites pest control management system and conduct regular reviews of the system

Lead and prepare for internal and external food safety and quality audits

Oversee the record keeping and review process

Engage with grow team, production team, and other stakeholders and advise on food safety & quality matters; offer solutions to ensure safe and high quality products

Manage sites sanitation and Environmental monitoring programs

Support as food safety subject matter expert in projects and day to day needs

Perform GMP inspections and monitor corrective actions

Occasional travel to support other sites, training events, company events, etc.

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

The ideal candidate:

Have a 4-year degree in related discipline (Agriculture, food safety, food science, etc.)

Ability to work weekends and nights as needed to support effective implementation of FSQ programs

Minimum 5 years of experience managing food safety & quality programs

Minimum 3 years of experience directly managing teams

Have excellent written and verbal communication and can create documents such as standard operating procedures, safety rules label mixing instructions

Strong knowledge in FDA Food Safety regulations and GFSI certifications (ex. SQF)

Exhibit excellent critical thinking skills, leadership skills, lead by example

Have the ability to meet the physical requirements of the job including lifting up to 50 pounds

Be a self-starter and a problem solver with strong relationship building and communication skills

Experience building or using digital record keeping platforms is a plus

Working conditions / Environment / Travel / Schedule required

• Have the ability to meet the physical requirements of the job including lifting up to 50 pounds, walking/standing for many hours, working in cold conditions (coolers) and warm environments (greenhouse)

Come grow with us - the future is BRIGHT!

BrightFarms is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.