Quality & Food Safety ManagerLocation: Roselle, NJ
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Compensation: $75,000 - $80,000 annually
Position OverviewWe are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Quality & Food Safety Manager to oversee and strengthen quality systems, food safety initiatives, and regulatory compliance within our manufacturing operation in Roselle, NJ. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring product integrity, maintaining certification standards, managing supplier and customer quality programs, and driving continuous improvement throughout the facility.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in food manufacturing quality systems, with experience in seasoning, spice, ingredient, or dry-blending environments viewed favorably.
Primary ResponsibilitiesQuality Systems & Food Safety Leadership- Lead and maintain facility-wide quality assurance and food safety programs.
- Ensure compliance with HACCP, HARPC, PCQI, and GFSI-recognized standards, including SQF, BRC, or similar certifications.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement related to product quality and food safety.
Supplier Quality & Ingredient Compliance- Manage supplier approval and monitoring programs.
- Review ingredient specifications and ensure incoming raw materials meet established quality standards.
- Partner with procurement and vendors to address quality concerns and drive supplier performance.
Customer Quality Support- Act as the primary quality contact for customers.
- Respond to technical inquiries, specification reviews, audits, questionnaires, and compliance requests.
- Support customer initiatives while ensuring adherence to internal quality standards.
Corrective Actions & Problem Resolution- Investigate quality incidents, consumer complaints, and internal non-conformances.
- Conduct root cause analyses and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Track trends and identify opportunities to reduce recurring quality issues.
Regulatory Compliance & Audit Management- Maintain readiness for customer, regulatory, and third-party certification audits.
- Ensure compliance with applicable FDA, USDA, and state regulatory requirements.
- Lead audit preparation activities and coordinate responses to audit findings.
Cross-Functional Collaboration- Work closely with Operations, Purchasing, Production, and Customer Service teams to resolve quality-related issues.
- Provide technical support during product launches, process improvements, and operational changes.
- Communicate quality expectations and performance metrics across departments.
QualificationsExperience- Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in Quality Assurance, Food Safety, or Quality Systems leadership within a food manufacturing or food processing environment.
- Demonstrated experience managing quality programs in a production setting.
Preferred Industry Experience- Background in seasoning, spice, ingredient, powdered foods, dry mix, or related manufacturing environments is preferred.
Certifications & Technical Knowledge- HACCP and PCQI certifications are highly desirable.
- Working knowledge of GFSI-benchmarked standards such as SQF, BRCGS, or FSSC 22000.
- Familiarity with FDA food safety regulations and preventive controls requirements
Benefits package included
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