FSQA Manager — Food Safety & Quality Leader Relocation

Poultry Science Association; Utah; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Poultry Science Association is seeking an experienced Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager to lead the FSQA function at a fast-paced meat facility in Utah or California (relocation assistance provided).

The role oversees food safety, quality, sanitation, regulatory compliance, HACCP, audits, and continuous improvement, building a strong FSQA team and partnering with Operations to drive robust food safety culture.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of food safety/quality experience preferred.
• USDA-FSIS regulated food manufacturing experience required.
• Previous FSQA leadership experience.
• Meat experience required (Beef, Pork or Poultry).
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 6–15 FSQA employees across multiple shifts
• Manage food safety, quality, sanitation, and regulatory programs
• Ensure compliance with USDA/FDA regulations, GFSI standards, and customer requirements
• Maintain HACCP and Food Safety Plans
• Lead USDA, customer, and third-party audits
• Monitor sanitation performance and partner with Operations to drive improvements
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions
• Investigate customer complaints and implement solutions
• Analyze quality data and identify opportunities for improvement
• Support new products, equipment installations, plant trials, and commercialization
• Oversee microbiological and analytical testing
• Maintain plant-wide FSQA training programs
• Build a strong culture of food safety, accountability, and continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Poultry Science Association is seeking an experienced Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager to lead the FSQA function at a fast-paced meat facility in Utah or California (relocation assistance provided).

The role oversees food safety, quality, sanitation, regulatory compliance, HACCP, audits, and continuous improvement, building a strong FSQA team and partnering with Operations to drive robust food safety culture.