Director, Food Safety & Quality Assurance

Director, Food Safety & Quality Assurance

Salaried NJ Senior Management

College Park, GA, US

Requisition ID: 1302

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Schweid and Sons is seeking a Director of Food Safety and Quality Assurance to add to our team. Reporting to the VP of Operations and Supply Chain, you will continue developing and implementing a comprehensive, best-in-class approach to food safety, sanitation, quality, and regulatory compliance. As the food safety, QA, and regulatory leader, your goal will be to provide high-level strategy and guidance to take the company into the future. To be successful in this role, you must have a strong food safety and quality background and knowledge of regulatory requirements. In addition, you must be a strategic problem solver and have an eye for identifying areas of improvement. This is an incredible opportunity to join a well-established food manufacturing company that prides itself on putting its team members first by providing an incredible culture, amazing benefits, and unparalleled employee retention.

Key Responsibilities:

1.Food Safety Leadership:

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive food safety programs and policies.

• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations, including USDA and FDA requirements.

• Lead the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) and Food Safety Management System (FSMS) programs.

2.Quality Assurance Management:

• Oversee the development and maintenance of quality assurance protocols.

• Implement and monitor quality control procedures to ensure product consistency and safety.

• Conduct regular audits and inspections to identify and address potential quality issues.

3.Regulatory Compliance:

• Stay current with industry trends, regulations, and best practices.

• Ensure all products meet or exceed regulatory and customer specifications.

• Manage relationships with regulatory agencies and third-party auditors.

4.Team Leadership and Development:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of food safety and quality assurance professionals.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

• Provide training and support to ensure team members are knowledgeable about food safety standards and practices.

5.Crisis Management:

• Develop and manage crisis management and recall plans.

• Lead investigations and root cause analyses for food safety incidents.

• Implement corrective and preventive actions to mitigate future risks.

6.Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with other departments, including production, supply chain, and R&D, to ensure seamless integration of food safety and quality initiatives.

• Communicate food safety and quality performance metrics to senior management and stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in food science, Microbiology, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in food safety and quality assurance, preferably in the meat or ground beef industry.

• 8 + years of Food Safety, Quality, and Regulatory experience required

• 4 + years of management experience required

• 5 + years related protein experience required, strong preference for beef experience, ideally with ground beef.

• Extensive knowledge of USDA, FDA, and other relevant food safety regulations.

• Certified in HACCP and other relevant food safety programs.

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience with food safety management systems and quality assurance tools.