Regional Food Safety & Quality Leader - 40% Travel

JCSI; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off and holidays

Free meals and parking

Job summary

JCSI is seeking a Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager for its Minneapolis operation. This hands-on leadership role oversees food safety programs across MSP and regional sites, ensuring compliance with FDA, FSMA, HACCP, cGMPs, and USDA requirements while maintaining a strong production-floor presence.

You will lead audits, drive corrective actions, and develop the team as growth expands in 2027, with travel about 40% to support other centers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in food safety and quality in production/manufacturing.
• 5+ years of management experience including hiring, coaching, and accountability.
• HACCP and PCQI certifications.
• Hands-on production experience covering temps, storage, labeling, and recipes.
• Strong knowledge of FDA, FSMA PC, HACCP, cGMPs, and USDA requirements.
• Audit experience with corrective actions and follow-through.
• Experience with environmental monitoring and sanitation programs.
• Willingness to travel ~40% and obtain required airport/badging clearances.

Responsibilities

• Lead food safety and quality programs at MSP and regional sites, ensuring compliance with FDA, FSMA, HACCP, cGMPs, and USDA standards.
• Maintain a regular presence on the production floor with daily safety/quality walks when on-site.
• Review HACCP logs and quality records for accuracy and compliance.
• Oversee environmental monitoring, sanitation verification, and corrective actions.
• Lead or support audits, including preparation and follow-up, with effective corrective actions.
• Investigate food safety concerns, customer complaints, and root-cause analysis.
• Oversee pest control and other food safety vendors.
• Communicate performance and risk to customers and leadership.
• Travel to Philadelphia and other Northeast centers to support initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Documentation & reporting

Communication

On-floor QA presence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related

Job description

JCSI is seeking a Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager for its Minneapolis operation. This hands-on leadership role oversees food safety programs across MSP and regional sites, ensuring compliance with FDA, FSMA, HACCP, cGMPs, and USDA requirements while maintaining a strong production-floor presence.

You will lead audits, drive corrective actions, and develop the team as growth expands in 2027, with travel about 40% to support other centers.