FSQA Manager - Poultry

CSG Talent; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CSG Talent is seeking an experienced FSQA Manager for a leading poultry manufacturer to oversee food safety and quality at a fully cooked processing site. This senior role offers the chance to make a significant impact in a high-performing business, driving standards and influencing culture.

The ideal candidate should have proven FSQA experience, particularly in poultry, and be knowledgeable in HACCP and food safety systems. Strong leadership and team management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an FSQA or Technical Manager role within food manufacturing.
• Strong background in poultry and/or RTE products highly desirable.
• In-depth knowledge of HACCP and food safety systems.
• Experience leading audits (BRCGS, retailer standards, or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Leading the FSQA function across a fully cooked poultry manufacturing site.
• Ensuring robust implementation and maintenance of HACCP systems.
• Overseeing all CCPs with a focus on thermal processing.
• Managing environmental monitoring programmes including pathogen control.
• Acting as the primary contact for external audits.

Skills

Leadership

Food Safety Management

HACCP

Microbiology

Coaching and Development

Problem Solving

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading poultry manufacturer for an experienced FSQA Manager to take ownership of the food safety and quality function at a fully cooked (RTE) processing site. This is a senior leadership role offering the chance to drive standards, influence culture, and make a significant impact within a high‑performing business.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the FSQA function across a fully cooked poultry manufacturing site
• Ensuring robust implementation and maintenance of HACCP, TACCP, and VACCP systems
• Overseeing all CCPs, with a strong focus on thermal processing (lethality) and cooling controls
• Managing environmental monitoring programmes, including pathogen control (e.g., Listeria)
• Acting as the primary contact for external audits (BRCGS, retailer, and customer audits)
• Driving a strong food safety culture across the site
• Leading, coaching, and developing the FSQA team
• Managing non‑conformance, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)
• Monitoring KPIs and driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Supporting traceability, incident management, and recall readiness

About You

• Proven experience in an FSQA or Technical Manager role within food manufacturing
• Strong background in poultry and/or RTE (ready‑to‑eat/fully cooked) products highly desirable
• In‑depth knowledge of HACCP, food safety systems, and UK regulatory requirements
• Experience leading audits (BRCGS, retailer standards, or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of microbiology and environmental monitoring
• Demonstrated leadership and team management experience
• Proactive, solutions‑focused, and able to influence across departments