Food Safety Manager

Masis Professional Group; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager for a client in Leominster, MA. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates will have experience with GFSI auditing, HACCP training, and managing teams. Strong communication and training skills are essential. The position offers a competitive hourly salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience working with GFSI auditing, especially SQF.
• PCQI and FSMA training required.
• HACCP training essential.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• 2-5 years experience in management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food products meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Develop and implement food safety programs.
• Conduct audits and oversee compliance.
• Train staff on safety protocols.
• Review and respond to customer complaints.

Skills

GFSI auditing experience

PCQI - FSMA training

HACCP training

Proficient with Microsoft Office

Team management (2-5 years)

Familiar with prerequisite programs

Root cause analysis

Customer complaint response

Identification of non-conformities

Communication with upper management

Training implementation

Bilingual (Spanish)

Job description

Masis Professional Group is recruiting for a Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager on behalf of our client located in Leominster, MA. This is a direct hire opportunity offering a competitive hourly salary and benefits package.

Responsibilities

FSQA Manager, or Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager, is responsible for ensuring that food products meet all safety, quality, and regulatory standards. This involves developing and implementing food safety programs, conducting audits, overseeing compliance with regulations, and training staff on proper safety protocols.

Qualifications

Requirements of the Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager:

• Experience working with GFSI auditing - SQF preferred
• PCQI - FSMA training
• HACCP Training
• Proficient with Microsoft office suite
• 2-5 years experience managing a team
• Familiar with pre requisite programs - allergen, supplier management, sanitation, recall and traceability etc.
• Able to lead and determine root cause analysis in a corrective and preventive action situation.
• Able to review and respond to customer complaints.
• Ability to identify and correct non conformities in system processes, gmps, and employee practices.
• Confidently communicate resource needs to upper management.
• Implement, monitor and provide training related to food safety plan, gmps and industry best practices.

Desirable Qualifications

Desirable Requirements of the Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager:

• Bilingual with Spanish
• Food Defense Training
• Internal Auditing training
• Experience working with food contact packaging
• Experience working with regulatory agencies
• Experience reviewing and formatting NLEA labeling, Ingredient statements, allergen statements and claims to meet CFR regulations.

Please submit your resume if you are interested in being considered for this position.