FSQA Manager

PRAIRIE SMOKEHOUSE PARTNERS LLC; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Western Smokehouse Partners seeks an experienced FSQA Manager to oversee food safety quality personnel and HACCP compliance. You will lead audits, training, and QA activities while ensuring USDA specifications and FDA guidelines are met.

Responsibilities include holding, releasing, or dispositioning products per policy, coordinating sanitation audits, and maintaining SQF programs in a collaborative team environment. Must be able to lift 50 lbs and work in a cold environment.

Qualifications

• Leads a team of food safety quality personnel.
• Coordinates QA activities including audits and training.
• Monitors HACCP CCPs and verifies compliance.
• Conducts GMP and sanitation audits of facilities.
• Collaborates with operations on safety issues.
• Manages product holds and dispositions per policy.
• Evaluates damaged or non-conforming products.
• Maintains SQF program with FSQA Director.
• Develops FDA compliance guidelines.
• Calibrates equipment and validates safety systems.
• Ensures sanitation procedures meet safe-food standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily FSQA operations and staff performance.
• Lead internal audits and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Coordinate QA activities across departments.
• Maintain and improve SQF and HACCP programs.

Skills

Leadership

HACCP

GMP

Sanitation Audits

QA Coordination

USDA Specs

FDA Compliance

Staff Training

CP Monitoring

Tools

SQF Program

Auditing Software

Job description

Join the TEAM at Western Smokehouse Partners!We’re more than just a leader in the better-for-you meat snack industry-we’re a team driven by quality, innovation and a passion for great meat sticks and jerky. With eight facilities across five states, we’re setting the standard in excellence for our co-manufacturing and private label customers. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for highly motivated individuals who want to be part of an industry-leading company that values contribution, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Western Smokehouse Partners is looking for an FSQA Manager.Position SummaryThis position oversees inspection to ensure high-quality products that meet customer, Quality Assurance (QA), and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) specifications to guarantee satisfaction. This job requires standing, bending, squatting, and lifting 50 lbs. through the entire shift. Applicants must be self-motivated and excited about working in a team environment.Essential Functions:Leads, trains, and manages a team of food safety quality personnelCoordinates quality assurance activities (e.g., audits, training, purchasing, etc.)Monitors and verifies the HACCP plan’s CCPs adhering to policy and procedureConduct GMP and sanitation audits of operations and warehouse areasWorks with operations personnel on quality and safety issuesPlaces product on hold, release or disposition as necessary while adhering to policy and procedureEvaluates damaged or out-of-spec productsWork with the FSQA Director to maintain the SQF programDevelop and further FDA compliance guidelinesCalibration of equipment, validation, verification of food safety systemsEnsure proper sanitation procedures are being followed to produce safe quality foodPhysical Requirements:Must be able to stand for 8 hoursMust lift 50+lbs repeatedlyRepetitive motionAble to work in a cold environmentBenefits:401(k) matchDental insuranceHealth insurancePaid time offVision insuranceIf you’re looking for a workplace where you’re valued, supported, and where you’ll be a part of a team that’s shaping the future of meat snacks, we’d love to have you join us!