Head of Food Safety & Quality Assurance

Salary Confidential Position range in Brazos Valley $64k - $134k Per Year Head of Food Safety & Quality Assurance

MONTEREY MUSHROOMS INC

Occupation:

Quality Control Systems Managers

Location:

Madisonville, TX - 77864

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment

Posted:

05/13/2026 Positions available: 1

Source:

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Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

05/16/2026

Expires:

06/12/2026 Job #: 17014371 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Education Bachelor's Degree Experience 120 Month(s) Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Benefits Help for .

Job Title:

Head of Food Safety & Quality Assurance

Reporting To:

Senior Vice President of Supply Chain

Location:

Madisonville, TX Our simple vision is to be the best integrated mushroom company in North America by efficiently delivering superior value to our customers and consumers. We do that by creating long-term value for customers, teammates, suppliers, and the communities in which we operate. We work intentionally toward that vision with a collaborative team foundation. Our principles of trust, respect, integrity, shared vision, empowerment, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement spur our actions every day as we work to achieve our purpose. At the heart of our culture is a group of individuals who dedicate themselves to their work and each other day in and day out. Thats why we invest in enhancing the lives in the communities around Monterey Mushrooms locations. In our hearts, were humble farmers. Were proud of our continent-wide reach from Monterey Mushrooms locations across North America from coast to coast and Mexico focused on our company purpose ofEnhancing Peoples Lives. For more information, please visit our website.www.montereymushrooms.com. Follow us on our socials! Paine Schwartz Partners (PSP) is a global sustainable food-chain investment private equity firm based in California and New York. The firm invests in middle-market companies across North America and Europe. PSP is exclusively focused on investing in food and agribusiness companies and brings a collaborative and active management approach to its portfolio companies. Over the past 20+ years, PSP (together with certain predecessor and related entities) has invested $5.7 billion of equity capital across 87 food and agribusiness investments (including 31 platform transactions), representing over $10.0 billion of total transaction value. Currently, the funds portfolio is comprised of 17 food and ag companies and a total of $6.5 billion in

AUM. PSP

recently held its final closing for Fund VI at $1.7 billion, which was above its original target of $1.5 billion and 17% bigger than its previous $1.4 billion Fund V. Of any industry, we believe food and agribusiness presents perhaps the greatest opportunity to simultaneously create value and drive positive impact through responsible investment practices. PSP is committed to addressing imminent challenges facing the food and agriculture sector by championing companies that provide innovative solutions around food security, economic growth, human rights, positive environmental impacts and health products. With an intensive focus on Sustainability & ESG, we are a proud signatory to the Principles for Responsible Investment, the global leading proponent of incorporating ESG factors in investment decisions and processes. To this end, these investments are deeply aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), such as zero hunger, clean water and sanitation and climate action, among many others. Monterey Mushrooms is a portfolio company of Paine Schwartz Partners, who invested in the business in May 2022. For more information on Paine Schwartz Partners, please visitwww.paineschwartz.com. Why Join Monterey Mushrooms? The Head of Food Safety & Quality Assurance is responsible for providing leadership, direction, and guidance for Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) through programs and systems that protect our consumers, our customers, and our brands. Provide leadership, direction, and support to the food safety and quality function, sanitation, and operations that deliver ongoing and consistent compliance to corporate, customer, and regulatory expectations. Deliver results through sustainable processes and a culture of continuous improvement that reinforces Monterey Mushrooms Food Safety and Quality Values while ensuring compliance with regulations and policies. What do we expect? Strategic Leadership & Program Development Develop, lead, and implement enterprise-wide FSQA strategy across farms, facilities, supply chain, suppliers, and co-manufacturers Oversee HACCP and Preventive Controls programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory expectations Lead corporate food safety initiatives in partnership with executive leadership, establishing clear priorities, objectives, and success metrics Continuously evolve programs to meet increasing regulatory and customer expectations across the supply chain Regulatory Compliance & Industry Leadership Serve as the companys subject matter expert in FSQA, ensuring compliance with: Food Safety Modernization Act Global Food Safety Initiative benchmarked standards (SQF, BRC, etc.) Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) Maintain compliance with USDA National Organic Program and certifications through CCOF Build and maintain strong relationships with regulatory agencies, acting as the senior liaison for all food safety and quality matters Position the organization as an industry leader in food safety, quality, and regulatory excellence Audit, Certification & Risk Management Lead and oversee GFSI third-party audits, certifications, and ongoing compliance efforts Ensure audit readiness across all locations and drive timely corrective actions Coordinate and execute mock recalls across production, processing, and distribution networks Implement and oversee environmental monitoring programs to proactively mitigate risk and ensure product safety Operational Integration & Cross-Functional Alignment Embed food safety and quality standards into all stages of operations, from growing and harvesting to packing and distribution Partner closely with Operations, Technical Services, and Supply Chain on: Sanitary equipment design Process improvements Supplier and co-manufacturer compliance Represent FSQA across all business functions, improving visibility, communication, and accountability for food safety performance Continuous Improvement & Performance Management Establish and monitor FSQA Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to proactively manage risk and drive continuous improvement Identify trends, gaps, and opportunities, implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) Ensure robust reporting tools, documentation practices, and record-keeping systems are in place Culture, Training & Capability Building Drive a strong food safety culture aligned with Monterey Mushrooms core values and purpose Provide coaching, mentoring, and support to FSQA teams across farms and facilities Ensure consistent application of GMPs, sanitation practices, and food safety procedures Influence and engage stakeholders at all levels to reinforce accountability and ownership Leadership & Organizational Effectiveness Provide indirect leadership for hiring, training, development, and performance management of FSQA Managers and Supervisors Partner with regional and executive leadership to ensure organizational structure, roles, and responsibilities are clearly defined and aligned Effectively influence cross-functional leaders, manage conflict, and drive alignment across the organization Technical Expertise & Product Knowledge Maintain deep technical knowledge of mushroom products and varieties across internal operations and external supply chains Conduct routine facility inspections, identifying and addressing potential food safety and quality risks Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory standards across all locations What are we looking for? Bachelors degree in microbiology, food science, engineering, or related field. 10 to 15 + years of food safety and quality assurance industry experience Candidates must possess a strong working knowledge and have direct experience in adherence with agricultural food production and manufacturing best practices. Knowledge of current FSQA trends and programs including

FSMA, GFSI

Food Standards, HACCP, GMPs, GAPs, and audit processes, with Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) training required. Masters degree in business or food safety technical field preferred Bilingual - English and Spanish - verbal and written fluency