Quality Food Safety Manager

LHH

Akron (OH)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

15% bonus program

Mobile phone stipend

Job summary

A leading manufacturing consultancy in Akron, Ohio, is seeking an Executive Recruiter focused on quality management in the food industry. This mid-senior level role requires a strong leader with over 5 years of experience in food manufacturing, particularly in quality assurance. Responsibilities include leading systems aligned with BRC and HACCP standards, ensuring compliance with FDA regulations, and building a high-performing QA team. A full-time position with a competitive bonus program and support for mobile expenses is offered.

Qualifications

5+ years in food manufacturing or quality assurance.
3+ years of leadership experience.
Strong commercialization track record.
Analytical, decisive, and relentlessly focused on continuous improvement with strong communication and organization

Responsibilities

Lead quality systems aligned with industry standards.
Drive cross-functional validation for new products.
Ensure compliance with FDA/USDA regulations.
Coach QA/QC staff for better performance.
Manage timelines and risks for flawless execution.
Be the Face of Quality: Lead customer audits, commercialization trials, supplier quality initiatives, and support customer sample requests.

Skills

Leadership

Data Analysis

Continuous Improvement

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s in Food Science, Quality, Engineering or related field

Master’s preferred

Tools

BRC

HACCP

GMP

ASQUA

FDA

USDA

Job description

Executive Recruiter | LHH | Helping Manufacturers, Supply Chain, Engineers & HR Professionals Build the Future

Quality & Food Safety Manager

Relocation: Available (company‑supported as needed)

Bonus: 15%

BYOD: Mobile phone stipend eligible

Make quality your competitive edge.

If you’re a data‑driven, continuous‑improvement leader who loves turning new product ideas into audit‑ready, scalable reality, this role is your platform. You’ll own quality systems and commercialization across a fast‑moving, USDA/FDA‑regulated environment—and build a high‑performing QA/QC team along the way.

What you’ll do

Lead Quality Systems: Implement, maintain, and continuously improve programs aligned to BRC, HACCP, GMP, and ASQUA standards.
Own Commercialization Readiness: Drive cross‑functional validation for new products/technologies (e.g., Assessment III/IV protocols) to ensure launch quality from pilot to scale.
Safeguard Compliance: Keep us audit‑ready—partner closely with Regulatory Affairs on documentation and audits across FDA/USDA frameworks.
Build a Strong Team: Coach and develop QA, QC, and Commercialization staff (Managers, Specialists, Technicians) to deepen technical bench strength and leadership capability.
Run the Program Like a Business: Set timelines, assess risk, track milestones, and coordinate with R&D, Procurement, Packaging, and Production for flawless execution.
Be the Face of Quality: Lead customer audits, commercialization trials, supplier quality initiatives, and support customer sample requests—ensuring GMP discipline throughout.

What you’ll bring

Education: Bachelor’s in Food Science, Quality, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
Experience: 5+(ideally 7, but will consider 5) years in food manufacturing or quality assurance, including 3+ years in leadership; strong commercialization track record.
Toolbox: Deep knowledge of BRC, HACCP, GMP, ASQUA, plus working command of FDA and USDA regulations.
Leader’s Mindset: Analytical, decisive, and relentlessly focused on continuous improvement—with crisp communication and organization.

Nice to have

Experience with USDA‑regulated products and customer‑facing commercialization.
Familiarity with quality assessment/validation protocols in production environments.
Hands‑on exposure to regulatory audits and third‑party certifications.

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