FSQA Manager — Lead Food Safety & Quality at Scale

Cérélia North America; Hazelwood (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cérélia North America in Hazelwood, MO, is seeking an FSQA Manager to lead FDA and USDA food safety programs (HACCP, GMP, and GIP) for the U.S. operations.

This hands-on role provides direction for the QA teams and ensures SQF-based systems are developed, implemented, and sustained. You will partner with the Plant Manager and R&D, drive risk analysis and corrective actions, guide audits, training, and continuous improvement, and foster a culture of safety, quality, and teamwork on a fast‑paced

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of related experience with leadership in FSQA.
• University degree in food sciences, microbiology, chemistry or related field.
• Proven ability to lead teams and drive improvements in safety and quality.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead FDA/USDA food safety programs (HACCP, GMP, GIP) for US operations.
• Oversee SQF program design, implementation and maintenance at the Hazelwood facility.
• Coordinate internal audits and regulatory audits with management and customers.
• Provide training and coaching to QA staff and production teams.
• Drive corrective actions and preventive actions to close gaps in quality.

Skills

Food safety leadership

HACCP knowledge

GMP awareness

Quality systems

Communication

Education

University degree in food sciences

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Cérélia North America in Hazelwood, MO, is seeking an FSQA Manager to lead FDA and USDA food safety programs (HACCP, GMP, and GIP) for the U.S. operations.

This hands-on role provides direction for the QA teams and ensures SQF-based systems are developed, implemented, and sustained. You will partner with the Plant Manager and R&D, drive risk analysis and corrective actions, guide audits, training, and continuous improvement, and foster a culture of safety, quality, and teamwork on a fast‑paced