FSQA Manager

DSJ Global; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established food production facility in Reno, NV, is seeking an experienced FSQA Manager to lead its Food Safety, Quality Assurance, and Sanitation teams. This proactive leader should have a strong background in food manufacturing and regulatory compliance with at least 8 years of experience in food safety and quality assurance. The role involves managing audit readiness and leading facility audits to GFSI standards. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for driving team performance and maintaining high safety standards.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in food safety and quality assurance, with 5+ years in management.
• In-depth knowledge of food safety regulations and quality management systems.
• Demonstrated success in leading GFSI-certified audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Quality and Sanitation departments.
• Ensure timely review and approval of production records.
• Implement effective corrective and preventive actions.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field

Job description

Base pay range

$115,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr

A well-established food production facility in Reno, NV is seeking an experienced FSQA Manager to lead its Food Safety, Quality Assurance, and Sanitation teams. This role is ideal for a proactive leader with a strong background in food manufacturing, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Quality and Sanitation departments, setting clear goals and fostering a culture of accountability and development.
• Ensure timely review and approval of production records, SOPs/SSOPs, investigations, corrective actions, change controls, and technical documentation.
• Assign and communicate priorities to direct reports, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with quality standards.
• Lead or support investigations of non-conformances, implementing effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure audit readiness and lead facility audits to GFSI standards (e.g., SQF, BRC).
• Perform other duties as needed to support operational and quality excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in the dairy manufacturing industry
• Bachelor's in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in food safety and quality assurance, with at least 5 years in a direct management/supervisory function.
• In-depth knowledge of food safety regulations and quality management systems (e.g., SQF, BRC, USDA, FDA, Organic, etc.).
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to drive cross-functional collaboration.
• Demonstrated success in leading GFSI-certified audits and maintaining high standards of food safety and quality.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Location: Reno, NV