Job Description

FSQA Director required for leading Food Manufacturer:

• Food Safety/Quality Assurance Director
• Collingswood, NJ
• $130,000 - $140,000 per year

The FSQA Director will have the following responsibilities:

• Lead development, implementation, and maintenance of the SQF System, including Food Safety and Food Quality Plans
• Ensure integrity of the SQF System and communicate essential information to relevant personnel
• Stay current with and implement new government regulations, customer requirements, and regulatory standards
• Enforce USDA regulations and international requirements for exported products
• Maintain and update HACCP-SQF systems and prerequisite programs
• Coordinate all types of audits: internal, third-party, second-party, customer, and international
• Serve as Mock Recall, Food Defense, and Traceback Coordinator
• Manage labeling and nutritional information for new products
• Oversee contracted sanitation services
• Lead food safety and hygiene training for all employees
• Handle customer complaints related to food safety and quality
• Conduct HACCP-SQF verifications and issue corrective action reports post-audits
• Ensure timely updates and corrections following regulatory changes
• Perform annual reviews and updates of HACCP-SQF programs
• Conduct microbiological analysis to determine product shelf life and report findings
• Ensure product labels meet regulatory compliance
• Guarantee production of safe, high-quality food products in line with company, customer, and regulatory standards
• Act as Certified SQF Practitioner
• Perform other related duties as needed

The ideal FSQA Director candidate will have the following skillset:

• Certified SQF Practitioner (required).
• HACCP Certification with demonstrated experience in implementing and maintaining HACCP-based food safety and quality plans
• Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive quality assurance experience in the food manufacturing industry, including at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Direct experience in a USDA-regulated food manufacturing facility (required)
• Bachelor's degree in Food Science or a related field
• Formal training in Internal Auditing
• Strong knowledge of USDA regulations, as well as applicable state and federal food safety standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Datahex systems
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-functioning team environment
• High attention to detail and commitment to workforce safety

If interested, please apply now!

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