Safety and Compliance Manager Position Available In Leon, Florida

Safety and Compliance Manager Aarcher Tallahassee, FL Job Details Full-time $90,000 – $100,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Relocation assistance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance Employee discount Professional development assistance Qualifications Bilingual Spanish Quality assurance in food and beverage industry English Other (documentation systems for food safety) Food sanitation practices 3 years Food Science Bachelor’s degree HACCP Portuguese Safe Quality Food Certification Manufacturing Root cause analysis Senior level Leadership Food safety auditing FDA regulations Full Job Description Aarcher is seeking a Food Safety and Compliance Manager in Tallahassee, FL., who will oversee and enhance our food safety programs. This role is critical in ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and maintaining the highest standards of quality assurance and quality control within our operations. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader and have: 3 to 5 years of leadership experience in the food manufacturing or processing industry. A deep knowledge of SQF, hands-on experience with FDA audits, and a strong ability to lead cross-functional teams through risk-based decision-making and continuous improvement. Responsibilities Supervise and develop the QA and food safety team, including training, evaluations, and daily support, and promote a culture of food safety awareness and ownership across the facility. Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of the company’s food safety systems following SQF, FSMA, and FDA regulations and own the site’s Food Safety Plan (HACCP, Preventive Controls), ensuring it is current, validated, and effective. Prepare for and lead regulatory and third-party audits, including FDA and SQF certifications. Manage the CAPA process for food safety deviations, ensuring effective root cause analysis and corrective actions. Identify potential compliance risks and develop strategies to mitigate them. Respond to customer quality/safety audits and documentation and ensure all customer-specific food safety, labeling, and documentation requirements are met and oversee compliance. Communicate compliance risks to leadership and proactively drive mitigation. Implement and monitor quality control procedures throughout production to meet product specifications. Oversee finished goods and in-process checks, hold-and-release systems, and product traceability. Use data and trend analysis to identify quality deviations and drive process improvements. Foster a “right-first-time” culture on the floor, integrating food safety with quality metrics. Requirements A leadership position in the food manufacturing industry or production. Experience in SQF implementation and audit preparation, knowledge of FDA regulations, and preventive controls under FSMA. Proven track record of managing food safety risks and maintaining certifications. Skilled in working with regulatory bodies and customer QA teams, problem-solving, root cause analysis, and CAPA systems.

Preferred:

Bilingual (English/Spanish or Portuguese) is a plus. Bachelor’s degree in food science, Microbiology, or a related technical field preferred. Certifications

PCQI, HACCP, SQF

Practitioner, or similar.

Work Conditions:

Work in the office and travel between the local Food Manufacturing Plant and the Distribution Center. Requires use of PPE including hairnets, gloves, aprons, and footwear.

Schedule:

Full-time position working Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Flexibility is required for off-hour support.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$90,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Relocation assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person