Food Safety & Quality Ops Assoc Leader
Core
Lead a team of Food Safety & Quality (FSQ) Technicians to ensure strict adherence to Quality and Food Safety protocols, overseeing operations on a shift basis with an expectation to transition to Night Shift Supervisor.
Role type
Associate Leader, Food Safety & Quality Operations
Builds
High-quality food products for consumers
Domain
Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Required skills
Food Safety program execution (GMP, sanitation, CAPA), Non-conforming product management, Data analytics for quality metrics, Technical knowledge of water treatment and batching systems, Calibration program oversight, Team coaching and training coordination, Audit support (GFSI, AIB, QAS), Change leadership
Preferred skills
Bachelor's degree in Food/Beverage Manufacturing, Engineering, Chemistry, or Microbiology, 2+ years in food/beverage industry, 2+ years in direct people leadership, Previous Quality Control experience in high-speed manufacturing, SAP experience
Technologies
SAP, Data analytics tools
Responsibilities
Oversee team execution of key Food Safety programs including GMP compliance and sanitation; Manage hold systems and non-conforming product programs; Use data analytics to monitor real-time performance and implement corrective actions; Coordinate training for cross-functional teams; Partner with managers to support site audits and regulatory readiness; Demonstrate change leadership to minimize people impact.
Seniority
Associate Leader, hands-on IC with team management