FSQA Manager

eZone Staffing, LLC; Dupo (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

eZone Staffing, LLC is seeking an experienced FSQA Manager to lead food safety, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and sanitation programs at a manufacturing facility in Dupo, IL.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with SQF, HACCP, FDA/USDA regulations, food safety plans, internal audits, laboratory testing, supplier quality, and corrective actions to ensure product safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in continuous-process manufacturing; food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience managing food safety and quality programs.
• Strong knowledge of SQF standards and food safety management systems.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and audits.
• Strong analytical, communication, leadership, and team-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and database systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the SQF Practitioner and lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Food Safety & Quality Management System.
• Lead the Food Safety Team, Quality Control, and Sanitation personnel.
• Maintain documentation for regulatory compliance, including label approvals and laboratory analysis.
• Conduct annual reviews of the SQF Food Safety Management System, Food Safety Plans, and Prerequisite Programs.
• Manage verification and validation activities related to food safety programs.
• Support research, testing, verification, and validation of new products from bench-top development through production.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, SQF, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with Plant Management on food safety and quality initiatives.
• Oversee raw material and finished-product laboratory testing and corrective actions.
• Track and trend product holds, customer complaints, inspections, testing, environmental/swab data, and other quality metrics.
• Facilitate internal, customer, and third-party audits and manage corrective actions.
• Complete customer questionnaires and respond to quality-related inquiries.
• Manage the Approved Supplier Program.
• Establish appropriate analytical, microbiological, and bacteriological testing protocols.
• Provide recommendations to management regarding food safety, regulatory requirements, industry trends, and new technologies.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Food safety leadership

Quality management

Regulatory compliance

Auditing

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field

HACCP Certification

PCQI Certification

SQF Training

Internal Auditing Training

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Database systems

Job description

We are seeking an experienced FSQA Manager to lead food safety, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and sanitation programs at a manufacturing facility in Dupo, IL.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with SQF, HACCP, FDA/USDA regulations, food safety plans, internal audits, laboratory testing, supplier quality, and corrective actions, preferably within the food or continuous-process manufacturing industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the SQF Practitioner and lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Food Safety & Quality Management System.
• Lead the Food Safety Team, Quality Control, and Sanitation personnel.
• Maintain documentation for regulatory compliance, including label approvals and laboratory analysis.
• Conduct annual reviews of the SQF Food Safety Management System, Food Safety Plans, and Prerequisite Programs.
• Manage verification and validation activities related to food safety programs.
• Support research, testing, verification, and validation of new products from bench-top development through production.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, SQF, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with Plant Management on food safety and quality initiatives.
• Oversee raw material and finished-product laboratory testing and corrective actions.
• Track and trend product holds, customer complaints, inspections, testing, environmental/swab data, and other quality metrics.
• Facilitate internal, customer, and third-party audits and manage corrective actions.
• Complete customer questionnaires and respond to quality-related inquiries.
• Manage the Approved Supplier Program.
• Establish appropriate analytical, microbiological, and bacteriological testing protocols.
• Provide recommendations to management regarding food safety, regulatory requirements, industry trends, and new technologies.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in continuous-process manufacturing; food manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Experience managing food safety and quality programs.
• Strong knowledge of SQF standards and food safety management systems.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and audits.
• Strong analytical, communication, leadership, and team-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and database systems.

Preferred Certifications / Education

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• HACCP Certification
• PCQI Certification
• SQF Training
• Internal Auditing Training

Physical Requirements

• Frequent walking and working on the manufacturing plant floor.
• Ability to work effectively in a production/manufacturing environment.