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Edible Cuts, Inc. is a food manufacturing company based in Kenosha, Wisconsin, specializing in fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, salads, and meal kits. We are seeking a hands-on USDA Compliance & FSQA Manager to lead our USDA food safety and regulatory compliance programs while supporting food safety and quality across our operations. The USDA Compliance & FSQA Manager is responsible for developing, maintaining, verifying, and continuously improving the company's USDA compliance programs, including HACCP, sanitation procedures, validation, regulatory documentation, and corrective actions. This position serves as the primary liaison with USDA inspection personnel and helps ensure our products and processes meet applicable regulatory requirements, company standards, and customer expectations. The ideal candidate combines strong technical food safety knowledge with practical leadership and problem-solving skills. Working closely with Production, Sanitation, Maintenance, R&D, and the broader FSQA team, this individual will maintain inspection readiness, lead food safety investigations, develop employees, and support SQF compliance and continuous improvement across our fresh produce, salad, and meal kit operations.

Schedule :

Monday - Friday 7am to 3:30pm Essential Duties and Responsibilities USDA Compliance & Regulatory Oversight Serve as Edible Cuts' primary representative during USDA inspections, regulatory reviews, and related interactions. Maintain and improve programs supporting compliance with applicable

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requirements. Keep USDA-regulated operations inspection-ready through routine facility assessments, record reviews, and follow-up. Lead investigations and responses to USDA noncompliance records and regulatory findings. Coordinate corrective actions with department leaders and verify their effectiveness. Monitor relevant regulatory changes and communicate required program or operational updates. HACCP, Validation & Verification Manage and maintain HACCP plans, hazard analyses, supporting documentation, and related prerequisite programs for USDA-regulated operations. Lead annual HACCP reassessments and additional reviews when products, ingredients, equipment, or processes change. Develop and maintain scientific support and in-plant validation documentation appropriate to the facility's products and processes. Establish and review critical limits, monitoring procedures, verification activities, and corrective action requirements. Oversee applicable microbiological testing, environmental monitoring, sampling plans, and process verification activities. Evaluate results and trends to identify risks, recurring issues, and opportunities for improvement. Partner with R&D and Operations to review new products and process changes before implementation. Sanitation & Food Safety Programs Maintain SSOPs and verify sanitation effectiveness through preoperational inspections, testing, observation, and record review. Partner with Sanitation, Production, and Maintenance to resolve sanitation deficiencies and prevent recurrence. Oversee assigned programs addressing environmental monitoring, allergen controls, foreign material prevention, and other food safety risks. Lead food safety investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective and preventive actions. Coordinate product holds, traceability reviews, and disposition decisions with appropriate personnel. Support mock recalls and actual withdrawal or recall activities as needed. Documentation & Compliance Systems Ensure required food safety and regulatory records are accurate, complete, accessible, and retained appropriately. Verify HACCP, SSOP, monitoring, corrective action, and other assigned program records. Maintain controlled procedures, forms, specifications, and supporting documentation. Use company-approved electronic systems to organize records, track corrective actions, and support audit readiness. Provide management with updates on compliance performance, significant findings, and unresolved risks. Team Leadership & Training Supervise, train, and develop assigned FSQA employees. Establish clear responsibilities, performance expectations, and department priorities. Provide training in English and Spanish on HACCP, SSOPs, GMPs, documentation, and food safety procedures. Work with department leaders to ensure food safety requirements are understood and consistently followed. Promote timely reporting, accountability, and a strong food safety culture throughout the facility. Fresh Produce, Salads, Meal Kits & SQF Support Collaborate with the broader FSQA team to support food safety and quality across Edible Cuts' fresh-cut produce, salad, and meal kit operations. Support SQF program maintenance, internal audits, external audits, and corrective action follow-up. Assist with investigations involving customer complaints, product quality, ingredient concerns, packaging, and process deviations. Support compliance with applicable customer specifications and food safety requirements. Help evaluate trends and implement improvements that strengthen product consistency and reduce recurring issues. Perform other related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Bilingual English/Spanish, with the ability to communicate and provide training in both languages. HACCP certification. Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) training. At least five years of food safety and quality assurance experience in food manufacturing. At least one year of direct

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regulatory compliance experience, including hands-on responsibility for HACCP, SSOPs, and inspection support. At least one year of supervisory or managerial experience. Strong working knowledge of HACCP, sanitation, GMPs, validation, verification, and corrective action programs. Experience developing or maintaining validation documentation and managing verification activities. Ability to interpret technical information, investigate problems, and maintain detailed records. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word. Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, Animal Science, Food Engineering, or a related discipline. Three or more years of USDA regulatory compliance experience. Three or more years of supervisory or managerial experience. Experience independently managing USDA inspections and responses to regulatory findings. SQF Practitioner training or experience supporting SQF certification and audits. Experience with refrigerated ready-to-eat foods, fresh-cut produce, salads, or meal kits. Experience managing environmental monitoring and microbiological testing programs. Proficiency with Microsoft SharePoint or other electronic document control and quality management systems. Success Factors Takes ownership of USDA compliance and follows corrective actions through completion. Makes timely, well-supported food safety decisions. Maintains accurate records and consistent inspection readiness. Communicates expectations clearly and addresses concerns promptly. Builds effective working relationships while holding teams accountable for food safety requirements. Balances daily production support with long-term program improvement. Work Environment This position works in both office and refrigerated food production environments, including areas below 40°F. Regular presence on the production floor is required, along with compliance with company hygiene, PPE, and safety requirements. Schedule flexibility may be necessary to support inspections, production needs, and food safety investigations.

Pay:

$80,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): What food safety certifications do you currently hold? This role requires bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish. Are you able to communicate effectively in both languages? What are your salary expectations for this position?

Work Location:

In person