Food Safety Quality Manager

Flying Food Group; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefit

Job summary

Flying Food Group seeks an FSQ Manager in Denver to ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Procedures and quality standards across the facility. You will work with key personnel on quality assurance issues.

The ideal candidate holds a BS degree, 3–5 years in the food industry, USDA facility experience a plus, and strong communication skills; bilingual English/Spanish is preferred. This is a full-time, day-shift role reporting to the Food Safety Compliance Manager.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a BS degree from a 4-year university.
• 3–5 years of experience in the food industry.
• Experience in a USDA facility is a plus.
• Good communication skills, both written and oral.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Have working knowledge of foodborne pathogens; methods of cleaning and sanitizing to minimize risks.
• Familiarize with HACCP concepts, SDS sheets, government and industry FSQ codes and standards.
• Communicate FSQ requirements to various employee groups.
• Motivate and build a team; cultivate a Food Safety and Quality Culture.
• Audit vendor facilities and product ingredients; conduct FSQ training and ensure compliance.
• Review reports of inspections, sanitation violations, and corrective actions.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor of Science degree

Job description

Classification: Exempt

Salary Range: $70,000 - $75,000

Reports to: Food Safety Compliance Manager

Date: August 2026

We are looking for an FSQ Manager who ensures compliance with all Good Manufacturing Procedures. Works with key personnel in the facility on quality assurance issues.

Essential Functions

• Have working knowledge and understanding of foodborne pathogens; methods of cleaning and sanitizing to minimize risks
• Have working knowledge of HACCP concepts, SDS sheets, government, and industry FSQ codes and standards
• Familiarize yourself with company standards, practices, and procedures.
• Communicate FSQ requirements to various employee groups.
• Have the ability to motivate and build a team.
• Cultivate a Food Safety and Quality Culture among all departments.
• Conduct audits of vendor facilities and product ingredients.
• Conduct management training regarding FSQ requirements to ensure compliance.
• Reviews reports regarding regular inspections, sanitation violations, and corrective actions to resolve deficiencies; ensures appropriate actions are taken on a timely basis.
• Support corporate efforts to facilitate uniform quality standards for food safety quality.
• Audit "Good Manufacturing Process" training and compliance for the facility.
• Oversee that FDA and USDA standard requirements are documented to maintain compliance.
• Regularly audit that sanitation requirements are maintained in all areas of the facility.

Other Responsibilities and duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Passing and improving audit results related to Food Safety and Quality.
• Achievement of corporate objectives for corporate policies and goals.
• Consistently set expectations and hold subordinates accountable to key duties and standards.
• Ensure all FSQ required standards are followed and verify documentation compliance.

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. Degree from a 4-year university.
• 3-5 years of experience in the food industry.
• Experience in a USDA facility is a plus.
• Good communication skills, both written and oral.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional Manufacturing office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and/or listen. This employee frequently is required to sit and stand for long periods; and reach with hands and arms.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position with a day shift, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Travel

0%

Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

• medical
• prescription drug coverage
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• disability insurance
• accident
• critical illness
• hospital indemnity plans
• flexible spending accounts
• employee assistance program
• commuter benefit
• retirement program 401(k)
• tuition reimbursement
• pet insurance