FSQA manager

Sandridge Crafted Foods; Medina (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental, Life insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

On-demand pay

Costco membership reimbursement

Product giveaways

Appreciation lunches and gifts

Wellbeing resources

Tickets at Work discounts

Hands-on FSQA leadership ownership

Job summary

Sandridge Crafted Foods in Medina, OH seeks a Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager to own QA and Sanitation shifts, ensure USDA/FSIS and FDA compliance, and drive root-cause investigations and audits. You will lead QA technicians, work with Operations, and advance continuous improvement across FSQA programs.

The role requires 10+ years in a regulated Ready-to-Eat environment, a Bachelor’s in a relevant field, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; a degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily shifts for Quality and Sanitation teams, providing hands-on guidance, mentoring, and oversight

Skills

Leadership

Presentation skills

Proven team development

Microsoft Office proficiency

SQF Practitioner

HACCP

PCQI

Education

Bachelor's degree

Food Science / Microbiology related field preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Now Hiring - FSQA Department

Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager

Full-Time | Exempt | Medina, OH

Ready to lead the team that keeps our food safe, our quality high, and our facility audit-ready every single day? As our Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager, you'll own the QA and Sanitation shifts, keep us compliant with USDA/FSIS and FDA regulations, and be the go-to leader when it's time to dig into a root cause or walk an auditor through the plant. If you thrive on high standards, hands-on leadership, and protecting the safety of the food supply, we want to talk to you.

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage daily shifts for our Quality and Sanitation teams, providing hands-on guidance, mentoring, and oversight
• Implement and maintain USDA/FSIS & FDA regulations for our Ready-to-Eat fresh salads and soups, including HACCP, HARPC, SSOP, and prerequisite programs
• Serve as an SQF Practitioner, supporting audits and keeping our SQF program aligned to the current SQF Code
• Own the review, development, and execution of our PC, HACCP, and PRP programs
• Manage QA Technician and Sanitor performance, growth opportunities, and annual reviews
• Partner closely with Operations, Sanitation, Maintenance, and Continuous Improvement leadership to get ahead of anything that could impact food safety, quality, or sanitation
• Coordinate with our Internal Audits team to schedule, document, and follow through on audits - including root cause analysis and corrective action
• Investigate and resolve customer complaints as they come up on your shift
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement efforts across Food Safety, Quality Assurance, and Sanitation
• Perform sanitary design inspections of equipment and facilities
• Support training initiatives through our FSQA Compliance Training Coordinator
• Help set and hit departmental QA goals alongside FSQA leadership

What You Need

• Bachelor's degree required; a degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field is a plus
• 10+ years of relevant experience; time in a USDA/FSIS or FDA regulated Ready-to-Eat environment is a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with a track record of measuring and driving improvement
• Certifications like SQF Practitioner, HACCP, and PCQI are a plus
• Working knowledge of food regulations under the Code of Federal Regulations
• Proven success leading and developing a team
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Sharp attention to detail and strong root cause investigation skills

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Health, Vision, Dental, and Life insurance
• 401(k) with employer contribution, plus employer contribution to your HSA
• On-demand pay - access your earned wages before payday
• Employee Perks: Costco membership reimbursement, product giveaways, etc.
• Appreciation lunches, holiday meals and gifts, and an annual company picnic
• Wellbeing resources to support you inside and outside of work
• Tickets at Work discounts on entertainment, travel, and more
• A hands-on leadership role with real ownership over the FSQA program