Food Safety & Quality Manager

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point (NC, NC, NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + bonus

Insurance

PTO & 401k

Relocation assistance

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Food Safety & Quality Manager in Greensboro, NC to lead food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance across the manufacturing operation.

This high-visibility role drives audits, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement, aiming to strengthen a culture of safety and operational excellence while partnering with Operations, Maintenance, and HR to embed standards into daily work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Safety, Quality, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• 5+ years of food manufacturing experience with increasing responsibility in Food Safety and Quality leadership.
• Strong understanding of FDA regulations, HACCP principles, and GFSI standards.
• Proven success leading audits and interacting with customers, auditors, and regulatory agencies.
• HACCP, PCQI, SQF, or BRC certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all food safety and quality programs, including HACCP, GMPs, allergen control, traceability, sanitation verification, and recall readiness.
• Serve as the site leader for regulatory and third-party audit preparation, execution, and follow-up.
• Maintain compliance with FDA regulations and GFSI-recognized food safety standards.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve food safety and quality management systems.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, and HR to ensure food safety and quality standards are integrated into daily operations.
• Manage product and process quality programs to ensure consistent customer and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Food safety leadership

FDA regulations

HACCP principles

GFSI standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science/related field

Tools

HACCP

PCQI

SQF

BRC certifications

Job description

A growing food manufacturer is seeking an experienced Food Safety & Quality Manager to lead food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance initiatives across a manufacturing operation. This is a highly visible leadership role with the opportunity to influence company-wide quality systems, support continued growth, and strengthen a culture focused on food safety and operational excellence. The role oversees food safety and quality programs, regulatory compliance, audit readiness, training, continuous improvement, and quality personnel.

What’s in it for you

-$110k-120k salary + bonus potential

-Medical, dental, and vision insurance

-PTO, 401k, short/long term disability, and other benefits

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all food safety and quality programs, including HACCP, GMPs, allergen control, traceability, sanitation verification, and recall readiness.
• Serve as the site leader for regulatory and third-party audit preparation, execution, and follow-up.
• Maintain compliance with FDA regulations and GFSI-recognized food safety standards.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve food safety and quality management systems.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, and HR to ensure food safety and quality standards are integrated into daily operations.
• Manage product and process quality programs to ensure consistent customer and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Safety, Quality, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• 5+ years of food manufacturing experience with increasing responsibility in Food Safety and Quality leadership.
• Strong understanding of FDA regulations, HACCP principles, and GFSI standards.
• Proven success leading audits and interacting with customers, auditors, and regulatory agencies.
• HACCP, PCQI, SQF, or BRC certifications are preferred.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• High-impact leadership role with visibility across the organization.
• Opportunity to shape food safety and quality strategy.
• Collaborative and growth-oriented culture.
• Competitive compensation, bonus opportunity, and relocation assistance.

If you're passionate about food safety, quality excellence, and building strong teams, we'd love to connect.