Senior FSQA & Sanitation Leader – Multi‑Site

LE1 See’s Candy Shops, Incorporated; United States; On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

See's Candies is seeking a Senior FSQA & Sanitation Manager to lead food safety, QA, and sanitation across multiple manufacturing and distribution facilities. You will ensure compliance with FDA, FSMA, USDA, SQF, and GFSI standards, drive continuous improvement, and foster a strong safety culture.

The role requires strategic leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to manage audits, CAPAs, and environmental monitoring programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, microbiology, biology, chemistry, or related field required.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive leadership experience in food safety, QA, sanitation, or related functions within food manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead FSQA and Sanitation teams across multiple facilities, ensuring staffing, scheduling, training, and performance management.
• Oversee and maintain Food Safety and Quality Management Systems for compliance with FDA, FSMA, USDA, SQF, GFSI, HACCP/HARPC, GMPs.
• Manage audits, regulatory inspections, and supplier quality programs; drive continuous improvement and KPI tracking.

Skills

FSQA Leadership

Food Safety

Sanitation Programs

Regulatory Compliance

Audits

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science

Tools

ERP systems

SPC tools

MS Office

Job description

See's Candies is seeking a Senior FSQA & Sanitation Manager to lead food safety, QA, and sanitation across multiple manufacturing and distribution facilities. You will ensure compliance with FDA, FSMA, USDA, SQF, and GFSI standards, drive continuous improvement, and foster a strong safety culture.

The role requires strategic leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to manage audits, CAPAs, and environmental monitoring programs.