Sr. Manager, FSQA Operations

This role pays between $120,000 to $150,000 depending on experience.

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Manager, FSQA Operations to lead and support FSQA Managers across all FreshRealm manufacturing sites. This role will drive food safety and quality culture, enhance compliance through process optimization, and strengthen leadership capabilities. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in ensuring each site upholds the highest FSQA standards through training, standardized procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Strengthen FSQA Culture and Training

• Ensure all FreshRealm employees understand the importance of food safety and quality beyond regulatory requirements.
• Enhance training and demonstration of knowledge protocols.
• Implement a program and KPIs to validate training effectiveness.
• Coordinate the specialized training program to cover topics such as PCQI, Intentional Adulteration, and HACCP.

Move from Manual to Engineering Controls

• Support transitions from manual and semi-automated compliance systems to engineering controls to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and real-time monitoring.
• Partner with Continuous Improvement, Engineering, and Technology teams to design and implement automated compliance solutions.
• Improve data integrity and analysis capabilities, allowing FSQA teams to efficiently validate program effectiveness and detect defects in real-time.
• Ensure enhanced consistency and traceability across all FSQA compliance efforts, reducing variability and potential food safety risks.

Standardize Compliance & Reporting Across Sites

• Establish a standardized compliance framework for all manufacturing sites, ensuring consistent execution of FSQA protocols.
• Drive accountability for food safety and quality by creating Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor compliance effectiveness.
• Implement cross-site reporting systems to provide leadership with real-time insights into FSQA performance.
• Ensure a proactive approach to preventing non-compliance issues, rather than reacting to problems after they arise.

Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as a liaison between corporate FSQA leadership and on-site FSQA Managers, ensuring alignment on initiatives and compliance goals.
• Foster collaboration between FSQA, Operations, Engineering, and People & Culture to improve food safety and quality programs.
• Lead by example in creating a culture of continuous improvement, prioritizing food safety, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Safety, Food Science, Public Health, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in FSQA leadership within the food manufacturing or retail food industry.
• Extensive knowledge of food safety regulations, GMPs, HACCP principles, and FSQA best practices.
• Experience managing multi-site FSQA teams and implementing standardization efforts.
• Strong leadership and training skills to develop and upskill FSQA personnel.
• Proven ability to drive automation and engineering controls for FSQA compliance.
• Strong data analysis skills to monitor trends and optimize food safety initiatives.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.

Why Join Us?

This role is a high-impact opportunity to shape and elevate FSQA operations across multiple sites. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for food safety and process optimization, we invite you to apply and help us shape the future of FSQA compliance at FreshRealm.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, pet insurance and legal insurance
• 401(k) with company match that is immediately vested
• Life and ADD insurance
• Opportunities for career growth with a dynamic company that is changing the landscape of fresh meals.
• Paid time off

Our Values at Work

We believe that ACTIONS speak louder than words and our company values align to those ACTIONS.

In Our Daily Work, This Looks Like

• ACCOUNTABILITY: Set clear objectives and prioritize your tasks . Hold yourself and your teams accountable for meeting deadlines Learn from your mistakes and use it as a learning opportunity to improve next time
• CHALLENGE WITH CURIOSITY : We challenge and engage with each other through curiosity and a drive to innovate and transform. This encourages us to learn from one another, be open-minded to other perspectives and possibilities, and continuously improve and problem-solve with intensity. We persevere through challenges, observe patterns, and pay attention to the details to make connections others may overlook, allowing us to exceed expectations.
• TRANSPARENCY & HONESTY: Maintain open and consistent communication. Admit mistakes and take ownership Document decisions to help avoid misunderstandings
• INNOVATION : Work with the end-user in mind and create solutions that will add value Question existing norms, assumptions, and best practices Experiment and take calculated, data-driven risks
• OBJECTIVITY : Utilize data and make data-driven decisions at every opportunity
• NIMBLENESS : Utilize time management to help stay focused and on task with urgency es and make adjustments accordingly . Delegate and trust others to handle specific responsibilities with resources and support
• SUCCESS THROUGH OUR CUSTOMERS: Know your audience and the type of work they expect to receive as the end-result of a project, initiative, or task . Seek feedback at different stage s to ensure you’r e on the right track . Fost er collaboration among cross-functional teams to ensur e you’ re providing the best experience and service to our consumers
• NIMBLENESS : Utilize time management to help stay focused and on task with urgency es and make adjustments accordingly . Delegate and trust others to handle specific responsibilities with resources and support

Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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