FSQ Manager II

Michael Foods; Lenox Township (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Foods, Inc. in Lenox, Iowa, is seeking a seasoned Quality Assurance leader to oversee food safety, quality programs, and regulatory compliance across production.

You will mentor teams, drive HACCP and GMP initiatives, and lead audits while championing lean methods and data-driven improvements. The role demands 5+ years in food manufacturing, strong communication skills, and hands-on experience with aseptic processing and quality systems such as RedZone and Intelex.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field.
• 5+ years’ supervisory or managerial experience in a food plant manufacturing environment.
• Completed HACCP training.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to motivate personnel and work overtime if required.
• Experience with quality systems and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, training, and verification of quality systems.
• Oversee aseptic operations quality oversight and training.
• Provide GMP, aseptic processing, sanitation and product quality support.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, customer and internal audits.
• Maintain communication and teamwork across shifts.
• Manage annual Quality and Sanitation budgets and cost control.
• Champion Lean, Root Cause Analysis and Quality Improvement Tools.
• Develop and monitor sanitation programs for safe, wholesome products.
• Analyze data with SPC to identify root causes and opportunities.

Skills

Quality leadership

GFSI awareness

HACCP knowledge

Aseptic processing

SPC analytics

GMP compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field

HACCP training completed

Tools

RedZone

Intelex

PCQI training

Job description

Business Unit Overview

Michael Foods, Inc. located in Lenox, Iowa and often called the "Pearl of the Prairie" is where you can find small town living, focused on family and friends, with big city amenities not far from reach in Des Moines, Omaha and Kansas City. Located in southwest Iowa, Taylor county, with a population of around 1400, the Lenox area reaches far beyond the city limits with beautiful and productive fields of corn, beans and other croplands. Lenox holds an amazing four day Rodeo every July and is home to a beautiful "36-9 hole golf course", several fishing and boating lakes, great area hunting, a beautiful city park with swimming pool, and many picnic parks. The MFI location in Lenox produces primarily pre‑cooked egg patties. With its friendly atmosphere, safe environment and progressive spirit, Lenox is a great place to live, work, play and raise a family.

Business Unit Overview

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food

Location Description

Michael Foods, Inc. located in Lenox, Iowa and often called the "Pearl of the Prairie" is where you can find small town living, focused on family and friends, with big city amenities not far from reach in Des Moines, Omaha and Kansas City. Located in southwest Iowa, Taylor county, with a population of around 1400, the Lenox area reaches far beyond the city limits with beautiful and productive fields of corn, beans and other croplands. Lenox holds an amazing four day Rodeo every July and is home to a beautiful "36-9 hole golf course", several fishing and boating lakes, great area hunting, a beautiful city park with swimming pool, and many picnic parks. The MFI location in Lenox produces primarily pre‑cooked egg patties. With its friendly atmosphere, safe environment and progressive spirit, Lenox is a great place to live, work, play and raise a family.

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY: The position will be responsible for supporting the development of applicable systems, and ensuring that all policies, procedures and activities related to Food Safety and Quality are followed, and applied uniformly, to reduce product and process variability. In addition, the leader will ensure compliance to all applicable regulatory requirements.

A qualified individual will oversee the application of industry food safety standards in the manufacturing environment. They must be especially proficient in the adherence of quality standards throughout every phase of food processing, packaging and distribution, specializing in developing and implementing food safety processes. This position has the responsibility to always comply with human safety work rules, as well as an obligation to reinforce both food safety and employee safety as a core value.

This position has the responsibility to comply with Safety work rules at all times as well as an obligation to reinforce Safety as a Core Value. Ensures that all policies, procedures and activities, related to Food Safety & Quality, are followed and complied with uniformly, in an effort to reduce product and process variability.

• Provides leadership in the development, training, execution and verification/validation of all quality systems.
• Lead the quality oversight program for aseptic operations, including developing training material for aseptic observation and teaching and mentoring QA floor support in aseptic processing quality and compliance attributes.
• Provides training and technical support for all operational employees related to GMP’s, aseptic processing and packaging, sanitation, food safety and product quality.
• Ensures compliance to all regulatory, customer and corporate programs. Leads and participates in regulatory, customer and internal audits. Provides leadership in the development, training and maintenance of the plant Food Safety and Quality programs.
• Comprehensive knowledge of GFSI standards.
• Maintains consistent communication and fosters teamwork between all local personnel, departments and shifts.
• Primary contact for internal and external customers.
• Ensures company personnel policies and procedures are fairly administered between departments and shifts.
• Responsible for developing annual Quality and Sanitation budgets and managing cost control throughout the calendar year.
• Champions the use of Quality Improvement Tools, Lean Manufacturing and Root Cause Analysis.
• Responsible for developing and monitoring plant sanitation programs to ensure a safe and wholesome product supply.
• Strong SPC background to manage the collection, trending and reporting of data to identify root cause and areas of opportunity including but not limited to key product attributes, shelf life and productivity while maintaining quality.
• Responsible for the communication of Food Safety and Quality related KPI’s and leading teams in identifying and addressing trends.
• Provides leadership to help ensure a safe work environment throughout the plant. Adheres to all safety policies and procedures.
• Follow GMP’s, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report and work to correct any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety.
• Accountable for a safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks.
• Adhere to Quality work practices, follow GMP’s, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety and quality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field.
• 5+ years’ supervisory or managerial experience in a food plant manufacturing environment. Aseptic beverage processing preferred.
• Completed HACCP training.
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal.
• Able to develop and motivate salaried and hourly personnel.
• Able to work overtime, weekends and off shifts as required or deemed necessary.
• Experience or knowledge of all applicable food industry related quality systems

Preferred Education, Experience And Skills

• Technical knowledge of aseptic processes, equipment and products.
• Knowledge and experience in microbiological testing / commercial sterility testing of aseptic food or beverages.
• Knowledge and experience with Quality Management Systems, such as, RedZone and Intelex.
• Experience with new plant startup processes.
• Better Process Control School Certification
• Completed PCQI training
• SQF Edition 9
• Certified HACCP Manager
• Internal Auditor training