FSQA Leader: Elevating Food Safety & Quality

Cochawaii; Hawaii; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cochawaii Kapua Orchards FSQA Manager will lead the site FSQA program, ensuring compliance with FDA/FSMA, BRCGS, GMP, and HACCP. You will manage audits, data, training, and continuous improvement across processing stages from orchard to packing, reducing waste and improving quality yield.

You will collaborate with Orchard/Plant Management to drive safety culture, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional problem solving, guiding staff and implementing robust QA processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant food science or science discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years in food manufacturing QA with regulatory experience.
• Minimum of 2 years general management experience in manufacturing/agriculture.
• Experience with agricultural processing operations preferred.
• Knowledge of sanitation, laboratory testing (physical, microbiological, chemical).
• Strong leadership, math/statistics, and data interpretation skills.
• Clear written and verbal communications; ability to present to leadership.
• Proficient with computer systems; valid driver’s license; flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Directs FSQA activities to ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Maintains FSQA program materials, HACCP, SOPs, and records with timely updates.
• Leads facility audits and regulatory inspections; acts as site lead.
• Presents FSQA metrics and improvement initiatives to leadership.
• Collaborates with operations to reduce waste and improve yields.
• Oversees supplier and in-plant quality control and kernel QA Hold Program.
• Develops training programs for staff on quality, safety, and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Quality Assurance

Analytical skills

Statistical thinking

Excel/Statistics

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Agriculture, Food Engineering, Biology, Microbiology, or Chemistry

Job description

The Cochawaii Kapua Orchards FSQA Manager will lead the site FSQA program, ensuring compliance with FDA/FSMA, BRCGS, GMP, and HACCP. You will manage audits, data, training, and continuous improvement across processing stages from orchard to packing, reducing waste and improving quality yield.

You will collaborate with Orchard/Plant Management to drive safety culture, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional problem solving, guiding staff and implementing robust QA processes.