Job Overview Position Title:

Director of Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA)

Department:

Quality Assurance & Food Safety Employment Type:

Full-time Key Responsibilities Regulatory Compliance:

Direct compliance with

FDA, FSMA, HACCP

, state/local food health regulations, and Third Party Certifiers. Serve as the primary liaison during regulatory audits and inspections.

GFSI System Management:

Oversee and continually improve our SQF food safety management systems across all snack processing and packaging lines.

Supplier Audits:

Validate the quality and safety of raw materials by executing robust supplier verification programs and performance audits.

Traceability & Recall Readiness:

Maintain end-to-end product traceability systems. Lead cross-functional mock recall simulations to test organizational readiness.

Team Leadership & Culture:

Manage, mentor, and build a high-performing team of plant FSQA technicians and sanitation specialists. Champion a culture of continuous food safety awareness from the production floor to the boardroom.

Quality Assurance:

Maintain and continually improve a robust quality control system.

Desired Skills & Experience Experience:

8-10+ years of progressive food safety leadership experience, specifically within baked goods, snack foods, or high-volume food manufacturing plants.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline

Certifications:

Active PCQI (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual) , Certified HACCP Manager , and SQF Practitioner credentials.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment Environment:

Active, fast-paced snack manufacturing facility.

Conditions:

Routine exposure to production machinery noise, changing temperatures, and common food allergens.

PPE & Mobility:

Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (hairnets, beard nets, smocks, steel-toe shoes) and stand/walk for extended periods during plant inspections.

Pay:

$70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Relocation assistance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person