FSQA Manager — Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance

Kelly Services; Brea (CA); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Holiday pay & transit benefits

Paid sick leave

Résumé du poste

Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager for a direct hire in Brea, CA. You will lead FSQA programs, manage audits, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring regulatory compliance across California facilities.

You will supervise 1–2 QA staff, collaborate with operations, and report to the FSQA Director. The role includes a three-month Vancouver training period with monthly trips home.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, Microbiology, or a related field; equivalent experience will also be considered.
• At least five years of experience in food safety and quality assurance, in food manufacturing, processed meat, bakery, and ready-to-eat product environments.
• Strong working knowledge of USDA FSIS and FDA regulations, the California Retail Food Code, FSMA, and GFSI standards.
• Bilingual proficiency in Chinese, Vietnamese, or Filipino is preferred.
• Experience preparing for and managing regulatory inspections, customer audits, and third-party certification audits.
• Proven leadership skills and experience managing teams in a dynamic food production environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with inspectors and handle regulatory inspections.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis, data-driven decision-making, and corrective action implementation.

Responsabilités

• Develop, implement, and oversee FSQA programs that comply with Los Angeles County Public Health, the California Retail Food Code, FSMA, USDA FSIS, and other applicable regulations.
• Manage HACCP, GMP, sanitation, allergen control, traceability, and environmental monitoring programs.
• Lead preparation, execution, and follow-up for regulatory and third-party audits, including SQF, USDA FSIS, FDA, and local health authority audits, as applicable.
• Champion food safety and quality culture across all departments.
• Develop, validate, and manage the product traceability system to support effective product withdrawals or recalls.
• Establish, manage, and report on company KPIs related to food safety and quality.
• Prepare regular reports for senior management on FSQA system status, risks, and recommended resource allocations to achieve performance goals.
• Serve as the primary facility liaison during regulatory inspections, including FDA, USDA, CFIA, and local health authority inspections. Ensure prompt corrective actions and formally respond to notices of violation or non-compliance.
• Serve as the management representative for third-party certification audits, including GFSI standards such as SQF.
• Supervise 1–2 quality team members, providing coaching, training, and performance management.
• Investigate quality and food safety incidents, customer complaints, and regulatory non-conformances; conduct root cause analyses and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee document control and record maintenance, and ensure accurate, timely reporting of FSQA activities.
• Monitor daily operations for compliance with CCPs, temperature controls, labeling, product specifications, and other food safety and quality programs.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and PFD teams to integrate regulatory requirements into operations.
• Lead supplier approval and verification programs for raw materials, packaging materials, and finished goods.
• Manage compliance training programs and ensure staff proficiency in food safety and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor changes to local, state, and federal food safety regulations to support ongoing compliance.

Connaissances

Leadership

Food safety

Audits

Regulatory knowledge

Root cause analysis

Communication

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in food science or related field

5+ years in food safety/QA

Outils

Documentation systems

Audit management tools

Description du poste

Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager for a direct hire in Brea, CA. You will lead FSQA programs, manage audits, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring regulatory compliance across California facilities.

You will supervise 1–2 QA staff, collaborate with operations, and report to the FSQA Director. The role includes a three-month Vancouver training period with monthly trips home.