GFSI & HACCP Quality Systems Lead

Ohioagconnection; Norwalk (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Employee appreciation lunches

Professional development

Job summary

New Horizons Baking Company in Norwalk, OH, seeks a Quality Systems Manager to lead food safety, quality, and regulatory programs on site, overseeing QA and Sanitation functions to ensure GFSI compliance and adherence to internal standards.

The role reports to site leadership and requires driving continuous improvement in food safety, sanitation, and quality performance while leading HACCP and GFSI efforts, audits, and documentation management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related field preferred
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in food manufacturing quality or food safety
• Experience leading GFSI programs (SQF, BRC, or equivalent)
• HACCP certification preferred
• Strong knowledge of GMPs, sanitation programs, food safety regulations, and audit requirements
• Proven leadership and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain food safety, quality, sanitation, and compliance programs
• Oversee Quality Assurance and Sanitation department functions, including contract sanitation and pest control services
• Serve as GFSI Compliance Lead and HACCP Team Leader
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, customer specifications, and company standards
• Conduct daily verification of product quality, GMPs, sanitation effectiveness, and HACCP controls
• Lead and support third-party, customer, and regulatory audits and inspections
• Maintain accurate, complete, and audit-ready documentation and records
• Manage on-hold and non-conforming product disposition
• Investigate customer complaints, deviations, and non-conformities; implement corrective and preventive actions
• Train employees on food safety, quality, and sanitation programs, including annual plant-wide training
• Develop, track, and report quality and sanitation metrics
• Support validation of equipment, systems, and processes
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance, and Leadership teams
• Respond to customer requests for quality, food safety, and facility documentation
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Quality mindset

Regulatory knowledge

GMP knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related field

Tools

GFSI programs

HACCP certification

Job description

New Horizons Baking Company in Norwalk, OH, seeks a Quality Systems Manager to lead food safety, quality, and regulatory programs on site, overseeing QA and Sanitation functions to ensure GFSI compliance and adherence to internal standards.

The role reports to site leadership and requires driving continuous improvement in food safety, sanitation, and quality performance while leading HACCP and GFSI efforts, audits, and documentation management.