FSQA Manager: Food Safety & Quality — Hawaii

Aerotek; Captain Cook (HI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation bonus

Medical

Dental

Vision

Vacation pay

Sick leave

401(k) with company match

Company-paid life & disability

FSA

Job summary

Kapua Orchards in Captain Cook, HI is seeking an FSQA Manager to lead all food safety and quality programs across our vertically integrated macadamia operation. You will ensure FDA/FSMA compliance, manage audits, and drive continuous improvement in product quality, safety, and profitability.

The role oversees HACCP, GMP, and quality systems across production, processing, pasteurization, roasting, and packaging, partnering with Operations, Engineering, and Orchard teams to elevate performance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Agriculture, Food Engineering, Biology, Microbiology, or Chemistry; or equivalent experience in Food Safety & Quality Assurance.
• Minimum of 5 years successful performance in food manufacturing Quality Assurance experience.
• Minimum of 2 years general management experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment or agricultural environment.
• Experience with agricultural processing operations preferred.
• Knowledge of food plant sanitation and laboratory techniques (physical, microbiological, and chemical testing).

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain FSQA programs, manuals, HACCP plans, SOPs, SSOPs, and related documentation.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, customer, and third-party food safety standards.
• Lead internal, regulatory, and third-party audits and inspections.
• Oversee quality monitoring, sampling, testing, inspections, and corrective actions across all processing stages.
• Analyze quality and food safety data, identify trends, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive waste reduction, quality improvements, and operational efficiencies that support business profitability.

Skills

BRCGS GMP HACCP FDA FSMA QA systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field

Job description

Kapua Orchards in Captain Cook, HI is seeking an FSQA Manager to lead all food safety and quality programs across our vertically integrated macadamia operation. You will ensure FDA/FSMA compliance, manage audits, and drive continuous improvement in product quality, safety, and profitability.

The role oversees HACCP, GMP, and quality systems across production, processing, pasteurization, roasting, and packaging, partnering with Operations, Engineering, and Orchard teams to elevate performance and