Food manufacturing company in the
Tampa, FL areais seeking an
Food Safety &Quality Assurance (FSQA) Managerto lead and drive all food safety, quality control, sanitation, and regulatory programs within the processing facility. This role ensures full compliance with federal regulations-specifically
USDA-FSISstandards for meat, poultry, or egg processing-as well as GFSI standards (e.g., SQF, BRC). The FSQA Manager serves as the primary liaison to USDA inspectors, oversees quality staff, manages continuous improvement initiatives, and fosters a site-wide culture of food safety.
Responsibilities- USDA & Regulatory Compliance:Act as the primary point of contact for USDA-FSIS inspectors; manage Noncompliance Reports (NRs), regulatory responses, and corrective actions.
- Food Safety Program Management:Maintain, audit, and optimize HACCP, HARPC, SSOPs, and GMP programs to meet USDA and GFSI certification standards.
- Quality Operations & Testing:Direct environmental monitoring, microbiological testing, raw material inspection, and finished product holds and releases.
- Corrective Actions & Recalls:Oversee root cause analysis (RCA), CAPA implementation, customer complaint management, and mock recall exercises.
- Team Leadership & Development:Hire, train, and manage FSQA technicians, QA supervisors, and sanitation personnel.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration:Partner with Production, Operations, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to resolve quality non-conformances without sacrificing safety or delivery schedules.
Qualifications- Education:Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Meat Science, Chemistry, or a related field.
- Experience:5+ years of FSQA leadership experience in a food manufacturing environment.
- USDA Expertise (Preferred):Prior experience in a USDA-inspected processing facility with direct experience interacting with FSIS personnel and knowledge of 9 CFR regulations.
- Certifications:
- HACCP Certification (Required)
- PCQI - Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (Preferred)
- GFSI Practitioner/Auditor Certification (SQF or BRC) (Preferred)
- Technical Skills:Deep knowledge of microbiological sampling, sanitation procedures, statistical process control, and food safety risk assessment.
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