Food Safety Manager
Core
Guardian of product excellence and safety across the entire supply chain, establishing quality standards and auditing manufacturing partners.
Role type
Food Safety & Quality Manager
Builds
First-class Food Quality & Safety program for a fast-growing US business
Domain
Food industry, fresh ready-to-eat (RTE) meals, supply chain logistics
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
HACCP, SQF, FDA, USDA, GFSI standards, nutritional data management, allergen declaration compliance, root cause analysis, audit management
Preferred skills
Fresh/RTE meal experience, cross-functional communication, flexible scheduling
Technologies
FELFEL internal software systems, nutritional calculation tools
Responsibilities
Oversee daily product quality for received goods via taste testing and measuring; Partner with production teams to ensure highest quality and safety; Author and maintain master quality specifications; Conduct rigorous audits of private label manufacturing facilities and supplier kitchens; Research and implement improvements in fresh food packaging design; Investigate root causes and address customer inquiries regarding food safety or quality
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on operational lead