Corporate Food Safety & Quality Manager

Corporate Food Safety & Quality Manager

gpac is partnered with a well-established and growing pet food manufacturer seeking a Corporate Food Safety & Quality Manager to support Food Safety & Quality initiatives across multiple manufacturing facilities.

This is a corporate-level position with significant visibility and the opportunity to influence Food Safety & Quality programs across the organization. The role will focus on FSQ data analysis, supplier quality, regulatory compliance, continuous improvement, quality systems, and building a strong Food Safety & Quality culture throughout the manufacturing organization.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in food manufacturing within a cGMP environment, a strong understanding of FDA food regulations, and experience utilizing quality tools to identify problems, analyze trends, and drive measurable improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Collect, analyze, and report Food Safety & Quality data from production and process improvement activities

Develop control charts, dashboards, reports, and other visual tools to monitor FSQ performance

Identify trends and opportunities for improvement across key FSQ metrics

Manage and update product and supplier specification sheets

Conduct supplier approvals and verification activities, including desk audits

Perform and/or coordinate on-site supplier audits

Apply Six Sigma methodologies to improve Food Safety & Quality metrics

Develop initiatives to reduce Cost of Quality

Utilize storyboards, diagrams, control charts, and other visual management tools

Support consumer feedback programs and investigations

Assist with state regulatory programs and compliance activities

Partner with plant management and employees to strengthen Food Safety & Quality culture

Support quality improvement initiatives across multiple manufacturing facilities

Utilize CAPA, Root Cause Analysis, 5 Whys, poka-yoke, PDCA, and other quality tools

Present FSQ data, trends, findings, and recommendations to leadership

Maintain knowledge of FDA requirements and applicable food safety regulations

Collaborate with plant and corporate Quality teams on continuous improvement initiatives

Maintain required FSMA-related credentials and pursue ongoing professional development

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Nutrition, or a related field

Hands-on experience in food manufacturing within a cGMP environment

Strong understanding of FDA food regulations

Experience with Food Safety & Quality systems and manufacturing processes

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills

Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities

Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects

Experience analyzing Food Safety & Quality data and presenting findings

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Visio

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to present independently and collaboratively

Strong integrity, judgment, accountability, and follow-through

Self-starter with the ability to work independently and cross-functionally

Preferred Experience

Pet food or animal food manufacturing

Multi-site manufacturing experience

Supplier qualification and auditing

FDA/FSMA compliance

PCQI certification

FSVP QI certification

Six Sigma training or certification

Control charting and statistical quality tools

CAPA

Root Cause Analysis / 5 Whys

Poka-yoke

PDCA

MBWA

Experience leading Food Safety & Quality culture initiatives

Physical Requirements

Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and occasionally climb stairs or ladders

Frequent use of a computer and repetitive tasks

Occasional lifting of food product cases/bundles up to 55 lbs.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) Profit Sharing Plan with company match

Paid holidays and vacation time

Compensation: 90-95k base salary.

This is a confidential search. Additional company information, compensation details, and location information will be provided to qualified candidates during the recruiting process.