FSQA Manager

FSQA Manager 1 Job Description ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Market Title FSQA Manager Date 08.03.2026 Revision # 2 Reports ToDirector of Plant FSQA or Sr.

Manager FSQA Department FSQA FLSA Status Exempt VP of FSQA Approval Jennifer Griffin VP of Human Resources Donna Cirullo Grade Summary The Food Safety & Quality Manager (FSQAM) is responsible for the food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance of the assigned manufacturing facility while managing the FSQA Department programs and team members.

This role drives a culture of continuous improvement and is a key site collaborative leader.

The FSQAM is crucial to ensure our products meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance- while fostering a robust food safety culture tied to operational excellence.

The FSQAM will work closely with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, and Sanitation, to maintain and enhance food safety and quality standards.

The Sr.

FSQA Manager or FSQA Supervisor may serve as back up to the FSQA Manager and the FSQA Manager may serve as back up to the FSQA Supervisor or FSQA Systems Supervisor.

Duties and Responsibilities Lead, mentor, develop, and performance manage a high-performing Food Safety & Quality team, cultivating a passionate food safety culture that encourages team collaboration, growth, and continuous improvement.

Own and drive overall FSQA performance, ensuring alignment with corporate goals, strategy, and regulatory standards.

Lead the team in food safety audits, inspections, and assessments, both internal and external, to ensure ongoing compliance and readiness.

Serve as authority for onsite food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance decisions and keep up to date with latest food safety news and trends.

Act as a key site leader and partner to the Site Leader, contributing to the sites FSQA strategy and organizational direction.

Represent food safety and quality in cross functional initiatives and ensure appropriate FSQA requirements are met for any construction, new equipment, or new process in the site.

Maintain necessary skills matrices and associated development programs to ensure clear career paths for all QA team associates.

Implement, and continuously improve FSQA programs and procedures as well as support the SQF practitioner and serve as a backup SQF practitioner for the site.

Maintain the FSQA site budget and managing overtime, spending, and other factors impacting budget.

Partner with Operations and Sanitation to ensure food safety requirements are met when it comes to Master Sanitation Schedule, Environmental Monitoring performance, and critical to quality processes.

Evaluate and approve specifications for new products and processes understanding the impact that proposed changes may have on nutritional panels, sensory, and regulatory compliance with necessary feedback for any changes required.

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