Food safety and quality manager

GLOBAL FOOD SERVICES INC; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Paid time off and holidays

Opportunity for career growth

Job summary

A food processing facility in Tampa, Florida, is seeking a skilled Food Safety & Quality Manager to oversee food safety and quality assurance programs. The role involves ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, managing testing programs, and training staff. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 3 years of experience in food manufacturing. Competitive salary and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a food processing or manufacturing facility.
• Experience with microbiological testing and food science principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain all food safety and quality programs.
• Manage microbiological and chemical testing programs.
• Conduct internal audits and prepare for third-party audits.
• Train employees on food safety procedures.
• Review production processes for improvement.

Skills

Food safety systems knowledge (HACCP, GMP, FSMA)

Strong communication skills

Leadership abilities

Problem-solving skills

Education

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

Job description

About Us

Global food services inc. is a growing food processing facility based in Tampa, Florida, dedicated to producing high-quality products with the highest safety standards. We are looking for a skilled and motivated Food Safety & Quality Manager to join our team and ensure compliance, consistency, and excellence in all quality and food safety programs.

The Food Safety & Quality Manager will oversee all aspects of food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance within our facility. This role ensures our products meet company standards, customer requirements, and all applicable FDA/USDA regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and maintain all food safety and quality programs, including HACCP, GMPs, SQF/BRC, and Preventive Controls.

Manage microbiological and chemical testing programs; interpret results and take corrective actions.

Conduct internal audits, prepare for third-party audits, and ensure compliance with regulatory bodies.

Train employees on food safety procedures and quality standards.

Review production processes to identify opportunities for improvement.

Investigate customer complaints and implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).

Maintain documentation, reports, and quality records accurately and timely.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biology, or related field.

Minimum 3 years of experience in a food processing or manufacturing facility.

Strong knowledge of food safety systems (HACCP, GMP, FSMA).

Experience with microbiological testing and food science principles.

Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

SQF Practitioner or PCQI certification.

Experience supervising QA/QC teams.

Knowledge of continuous improvement tools (5S, Lean, etc.).

What We Offer

Competitive salary based on experience..

Paid time off and holidays.

Opportunity for career growth within a stable and expanding company.