FSQA Site Manager

Everestsearchpartners; Town of Bear Creek (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

our client in Bear Creek, WI, seeks a hands-on FSQA Site Manager to own all food safety and quality programs at the facility. This working management role directly supervises the FSQA and Sanitation teams and partners with production and operations to safeguard product safety and quality.

The ideal candidate will drive continuous improvement, manage lab equipment, conduct audits, investigate customer complaints, and ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, SOPs, and training documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biology, or related field.
• 2–5 years of quality management experience in food manufacturing.
• Proficient in HACCP, GMP, SOPs, and sanitation protocols.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and detail orientation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain food safety programs ensuring HACCP/GMP compliance.
• Provide leadership to FSQA and Sanitation teams.
• Investigate customer complaints and implement corrective actions.
• Calibrate and verify laboratory equipment; monitor product specs.
• Lead internal and external audits and support certification efforts.
• Collaborate with production to address quality and efficiency issues.
• Report to Corporate FSQA leadership on complex quality challenges.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

On behalf of our client, a leading food manufacturer, we are seeking a hands-on FSQA Site Manager to take ownership of all Food Safety and Quality system programs at their Bear Creek facility. This is a working management role responsible for maintaining rigorous food safety regulations, ensuring high product quality standards, and directly supervising both the site FSQA and Sanitation teams.

The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in driving continuous improvement, resolving customer concerns, managing lab equipment, and fostering cross-functional collaboration across production and operational departments.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain food safety programs, ensuring complete compliance with HACCP, GMP, SOP, and employee training documentation.
• Provide direct leadership, support, and guidance to site FSQA and Sanitation team members.
• Conduct thorough and timely investigations into customer complaints to identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions.
• Inspect, test, and measure physical and chemical properties of products against specifications. Perform regular calibration and verification of laboratory equipment.
• Support and adhere to quality management systems, employee safety, preventive maintenance programs, and regulatory legality.
• Perform internal and external plant audits to identify non-conformances and set up quality assurance systems for proper certification.
• Work alongside production and plant supervisors to coordinate activities, resolve efficiency issues, and prevent quality deviations.
• Consult with Corporate FSQA leadership to resolve complex quality, production, and operational challenges.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biology, or a related scientific discipline.
• 2 to 5 years of proven Quality Management experience within the food manufacturing industry.
• Proficient in HACCP, GMPs, SOPs, and sanitation protocols. Strong command of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and practical math skills (algebra, statistics).
• Exceptional written and oral communication, high attention to detail, strong problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to work efficiently under minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

Working Environment & Physical Demands

• Ability to perform duties effectively in a dynamic, highly disruptive plant setting under time pressure.
• Working conditions may include hot/humid environments (exceeding 80°F).
• Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) includes hearing protection, hairnets/beard nets, and task-specific eye protection.

Growth & Development

This position represents a key step in the continuous improvement of our client's processes. Ongoing education, professional development, and advanced training are fully encouraged and supported.