Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager

Foodbankheartland; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Simple IRA with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Food Bank for the Heartland is seeking a Food Safety Manager in Omaha, NE to lead all food safety programs, inspections, audits, and QA initiatives. This role ensures GMPs, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across operations.

The ideal candidate will manage audits (AIB/USDA/FDA), oversee allergen control, and drive corrective actions while supervising the QA team and training staff and volunteers. This is an exempt, full-time position based in Omaha.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Safety, Quality Assurance, or related field required.
• PCQI certification required (or obtained within 12 months).
• ServSafe Manager certification required (or obtained within 12 months).
• Seafood HACCP certification required (or obtained within 12 months).
• Experience with GMPs, HACCP, and regulatory compliance desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee QA & food safety oversight across inbound/outbound product inspections.
• Manage audits and regulatory compliance readiness (AIB, USDA, FDA, etc.).
• Drive corrective actions and preventive controls to ensure food safety.
• Lead the QA team, provide coaching and training on safety practices.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with sourcing, inventory, and facilities to improve quality.

Skills

Food safety standards

Audits & inspections

Regulatory compliance

Leadership & coaching

Documentation & recordkeeping

Risk assessment

Communication

Quality assurance

Training & development

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Food Safety / QA)

PCQI certification

ServSafe Manager certification

Seafood HACCP certification

Tools

SafetyCulture

Job description

Food Bank for the Heartland is seeking a Food Safety Manager in Omaha, NE to lead all food safety programs, inspections, audits, and QA initiatives. This role ensures GMPs, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across operations.

The ideal candidate will manage audits (AIB/USDA/FDA), oversee allergen control, and drive corrective actions while supervising the QA team and training staff and volunteers. This is an exempt, full-time position based in Omaha.