FSQA Director: Meat & Seafood Quality & Compliance

Sysco; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Laurel expects a senior FSQA leader to develop and direct programs ensuring compliance with corporate and regulatory standards. The role oversees audits, recalls, traceability, sanitation, and supplier/customer FSQA interactions across multiple facilities.

The incumbent will supervise FSQA training, lead SQF audits, and support emergency responses as directed by top management within a regional Meat/Seafood context.

Qualifications

• Develop and direct FSQA programs and inspection procedures to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Experience with HACCP, Good Manufacturing Practices and SQF audits.
• Ability to lead FSQA training, recalls and traceability programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, lead, update and validate FSQA programs across multiple facilities.
• Direct FSQA training, recalls and traceability initiatives.
• Support supplier and customer FSQA communications and regulatory interactions.
• Assist during emergencies as determined by leadership.
• Lead independent FSQA audits (SQF) and plant sanitation programs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical writing

Data interpretation

Mathematical ability

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Food Science or Biological Science

Masters degree or higher preferred

Job description

Sysco Laurel expects a senior FSQA leader to develop and direct programs ensuring compliance with corporate and regulatory standards. The role oversees audits, recalls, traceability, sanitation, and supplier/customer FSQA interactions across multiple facilities.

The incumbent will supervise FSQA training, lead SQF audits, and support emergency responses as directed by top management within a regional Meat/Seafood context.