FSQA Manager

Domino's; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Mental health support

Childcare discounts

Wellness programs

Fertility benefits

Adoption assistance

401k matching

Stock purchase discount

Company bonus

Job summary

Domino's is seeking an FSQA Manager, Technical Services to serve as the technical authority for ingredient commercialization, supplier qualification, specification management and product quality performance. You will lead projects from concept to full-scale implementation and partner with Product Development, Procurement, Supply Chain Operations, Marketing, Regulatory, and suppliers.

You will travel up to 30% and be on call as needed, guiding consumer and analytical testing, reviewing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field; equivalent experience accepted.
• 10+ years in Food Safety & Quality Assurance or Product Development, preferably in QSR.
• Relevant food safety certifications (e.g., ServSafe, HACCP, IFT) or continuous education.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end commercialization of new ingredients, suppliers and renovations.
• Act as technical authority for supplier qualification, scale-up, trials and validation.
• Drive complex projects for innovation, supply continuity, and onboarding.
• Review and update ingredient and supplier specifications and standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate changes to leadership.
• Identify and implement process improvements for quality, cost, and development.
• Oversee food safety and QA activities during ingredient commercialization and testing.
• Plan consumer and analytical product testing to support decisions.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Food Safety

Product Development

Supplier Qualification

Project Management

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Leadership

Analytical Thinking

Travel Readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science

Job description

Job Description

The FSQA Manager, Technical Services serves as the technical authority for ingredient commercialization, supplier qualification, specification management, and product quality performance. This role leads complex innovation, renovation, supply continuity, and supplier onboarding projects from concept through full-scale implementation. The position partners cross-functionally with Product Development, Procurement, Supply Chain Operations, Marketing, Regulatory, and suppliers to help ensure ingredients meet food safety, quality, regulatory, operational, and brand standards.

What You’ll Do

• Lead end-to-end commercialization activities for new ingredients, suppliers, and product renovation initiatives from concept through full-scale implementation.
• Serve as the technical authority for supplier qualification and approval, scale-up activities, troubleshooting, plant trials and validation, product evaluations, risk assessment and mitigation, project management, timeline management, specifications, and technical standards.
• Lead complex innovation, renovation, supply continuity, supplier onboarding, and ingredient qualification projects that support innovation and supply chain initiatives.
• Review, create, and modify ingredient and supplier specifications, including product attributes, analytical measures, and technical standards.
• Partner on cross-functional teams as a subject matter expert, communicating the impact of changes to leadership and supporting ingredient quality and brand standards.
• Identify and lead implementation of process improvements that enhance quality, consistency, cost optimization, and development processes, including SOPs, specifications, and procedures.
• Lead food safety and quality assurance activities related to ingredient commercialization, supplier qualification, product evaluations, and technical standards while identifying system gaps and implementing risk-reduction solutions.
• Guide, develop, and oversee plans for consumer and analytical product testing to support product evaluation and decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or a related field, or equivalent experience and expertise.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Food Safety & Quality Assurance or Product Development, preferably within the QSR industry.
• Relevant food safety certification or equivalent, such as ServSafe, HACCP, IFT, Food Analysis, Food Testing, Food Processing, Lean Manufacturing, or similar evidence of continued education.
• Strong knowledge of test plan development, data collection, statistical analysis, and data summarization, with the ability to communicate findings and recommendations to leadership.
• Strong analytical, presentation, written, and verbal communication skills with outstanding attention to detail.
• Proven background in food manufacturing, quality management, food safety, and manufacturing troubleshooting.
• Advanced problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to understand and monitor market-relevant data streams to anticipate impacts and proactively plan to protect customers and consumers.
• Outstanding relationship-building skills and the ability to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent product and equipment knowledge and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to be on call 24 hours a day and travel without extended notice.
• Ability to travel approximately 30%.

Additional Information

Benefits

• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits that start on the first day of employment
• No-cost mental health support for employee and dependents
• Childcare tuition discounts
• No-cost fitness, nutrition, and wellness programs
• Fertility benefits
• Adoption assistance
• 401k matching contributions
• 15% off the purchase price of stock
• Company bonus

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