Senior Food Safety & Quality Assurance Leader

Exemplar Global; Glendale (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Safety Fresh Foods is seeking a hands-on FSQA leader to manage food safety and quality systems across HPP, refrigerated storage, and packaging operations. You will coach floor staff, verify daily execution, and partner with Operations, Sanitation, Maintenance, and Logistics to resolve issues and support new business.

You will own HACCP/FSMA programs, coordinate audits, and ensure readiness for customer requirements, organic/kosher certifications, and regulatory oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food science or related field and 5+ years in food manufacturing or quality.
• HACCP training and PCQI qualification required.
• Ability to interpret specifications, process records and lab results under production pressure.

Responsibilities

• Own site food safety and quality programs, including HACCP, FSMA controls, and records.
• Lead audits, inspections, management reviews and corrective actions.
• Coordinate regulatory, certification and customer audits; ensure corrective actions prevent recurrence.
• Maintain document control, training records, risk assessments, and allergen controls.
• Authorize holds and releases when safety requirements are not met; escalate when needed.
• Lead and develop FSQA staff and provide on-floor coaching and support.

Skills

Leadership & coaching

HACCP/PCQI

Audit readiness

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in food science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic record systems

Job description

Safety Fresh Foods is seeking a hands-on FSQA leader to manage food safety and quality systems across HPP, refrigerated storage, and packaging operations. You will coach floor staff, verify daily execution, and partner with Operations, Sanitation, Maintenance, and Logistics to resolve issues and support new business.

You will own HACCP/FSMA programs, coordinate audits, and ensure readiness for customer requirements, organic/kosher certifications, and regulatory oversight.