FSQA Manager

About Ready Foods Ready Foods is a family-owned custom food manufacturer based in Denver, Colorado. Since 1972, we've partnered with foodservice operators to scale menu concepts with consistency, quality, and reliability. We produce a wide range of ready-to-eat and ready-to-use products—including soups, sauces, salsas, beans, and regional specialties—and are committed to continuous improvement, operational excellence, and being a true solutions partner to our customers. Position Summary This is not a traditional QA role. We are seeking a manager who believes quality should be built into processes—not inspected at the end. The FSQA Manager is responsible for supporting and strengthening our Food Safety & Quality Management System (FSQMS) while partnering with operations and cross-functional teams to ensure processes are designed to prevent issues, reduce variation, and deliver consistent product quality. Key Responsibilities Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the Food Safety & Quality Management System aligned with FSMA, HACCP and GFSI standards Partner with Operations to embed food safety and quality into daily production activities and standard work Support audit readiness and actively participate in regulatory, customer, and third-party audits Use data, root cause analysis, and Lean tools to identify and resolve process issues Maintain HACCP plans and prerequisite programs, including validation, verification, and documentation Support sanitation, environmental monitoring, allergen control, and GMP programs to ensure compliance and prevent contamination Manage supplier approval documentation, material specifications, and incoming material controls Support investigation and resolution of quality incidents, customer complaints, and product holds Participate in traceability exercises, mock recalls, and recall readiness activities Track and communicate FSQA KPIs, trends, and improvement opportunities to leadership Maintain document control systems, specifications, and labeling compliance processes Supervise and coach FSQA team members and provide day-to-day guidance Support training efforts to ensure employees understand food safety and quality expectations Reinforce a culture where food safety and quality are owned by all team members Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Engineering, or related field required 5+ years of experience in food manufacturing, FSQA, or quality systems Leads by example with a hands-on, systems-focused approach to food safety and quality Partners effectively with operations and cross-functional teams to solve problems at the source Translates expectations into clear processes, standard work, and daily execution Develops team capability through coaching, feedback, and consistent follow-through Strong knowledge of FDA, USDA, FSMA, HACCP and GFSI standards Experience supporting or improving quality systems—not just performing inspections Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills Experience in Lean or continuous improvement environments preferred Why Ready Foods At Ready Foods, we focus on building systems that make great work easier. You'll be part of a team committed to continuous improvement and a culture where food safety and quality are embedded into how work gets done every day. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.