Hands-On Food Safety & Quality Compliance Leader

City Fresh Foods; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

City Fresh Foods, located in Roxbury, MA, seeks a Food Safety & Quality Compliance Manager to drive the company’s safety programs. The role spends most time on the production floor conducting audits, coaching staff, and enforcing standards while also managing documentation and regulatory compliance.

You’ll lead a team, train staff on SOPs, and partner with leadership to improve processes. Strong HACCP/FSMA knowledge and relevant certifications are highly valued.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of QA/compliance in a food production/manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of HACCP, FSMA Preventive Controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience conducting audits and managing compliance documentation.
• Hands-on, fast-paced production environment and ability to coach teams.
• Certifications (ServSafe, PCQI, HACCP, CCFS, CP-FS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Be on the floor daily to monitor production, storage, sanitation, and distribution practices.
• Conduct routine audits, inspections, and walkthroughs for compliance.
• Lead corrective actions on the spot and escalate significant deviations.
• Review supplier documentation, Certificates of Analysis, and audit reports.
• Place product on hold when immedate safety concerns arise and coordinate recalls if needed.
• Manage environmental monitoring and allergen control programs.

Skills

Food safety

Audits

Staff training

FSMA knowledge

Coaching

Education

ServSafe Certified

PCQI Certified

HACCP Certification

NEHA Certification

CP-FS / CCFS

Job description

City Fresh Foods, located in Roxbury, MA, seeks a Food Safety & Quality Compliance Manager to drive the company’s safety programs. The role spends most time on the production floor conducting audits, coaching staff, and enforcing standards while also managing documentation and regulatory compliance.

You’ll lead a team, train staff on SOPs, and partner with leadership to improve processes. Strong HACCP/FSMA knowledge and relevant certifications are highly valued.