Job Title: Food Safety Manager

Department: Compliance

Location: Trillium Farms- Johnstown, Ohio

Reports To: Senior Manager of Compliance

Job Type: Full Time

Travel: 15%-20% between Ohio locations

Compensation: $90,000-$95,000 based off experience

The Food Safety Manager (FSM) is responsible for overseeing, implementing, and ensuring the success of food safety and quality assurance programs for all egg processing facilities. This role manages QA personnel, ensures compliance with federal, state, and customer/third-party regulations, and works closely with the Compliance Team, Operations Management, Safety Team, and Human Resources to deliver safe and wholesome products to customers.

Essential Job Functions

• Develop, implement, and improve food safety and quality assurance programs
• Manage and develop QA personnel, ensuring adequate staffing for all processing shifts
• Ensure compliance with SQF, FDA, USDA, state, and customer regulations/standards
• Conduct routine reviews with operations management and lead third-party audits
• Provide training for QA team and operations personnel on food safety and quality assurance
• Investigate and resolve customer complaints and nonconformities
• Perform routine internal audits of shell egg facilities
• Serve as SQF Practitioner for shell egg facilities
• Promote a culture of food safety through operational engagement
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field (Quality Assurance, Food Science, Biology, Operations Management, etc.) or commensurate experience
• 2-4 years of experience managing personnel and programs
• 3-5 years' experience in similar processing environment
• HACCP certification (or ability to become certified)
• SQF certification (or ability to become certified)
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in egg processing industry
• Demonstrated ability to gain employee buy-in for compliance programs
• Working knowledge of state and federal regulations related to food production

Work Environment

This role requires regular travel to our egg processing facilities. The position involves working in various climate conditions, including extreme heat and cold environments. Physical requirements include the ability to lift 50lbs and stand or walk for extended periods. The work environment is fast-paced and requires adaptability to manage multiple priorities in food safety and quality assurance.

About Us:

Versova is one of the largest egg producers in the United States, bringing together family-owned farms in Iowa, Ohio, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, and Colorado. With over six decades of industry experience, our team of more than 2,000 employees is dedicated to exceptional flock care, environmental stewardship, and producing safe, high-quality eggs. More than just a workplace, Versova is a team built on shared values, working together to enrich our communities and uphold the highest ethical standards.

As a family of companies and a company of families, we are guided by a strong set of Core Values: Recognition, Initiative, Safety & Security, Service, Community, Respect, Integrity, Ownership, and Excellence. These values drive our commitment to responsible employment, sustainability, and industry innovation. When you join Versova, you become part of something bigger - working together to lead the future of egg production with integrity and excellence.

Benefits:

• Regular performance reviews
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• HSA with company match
• Paid time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401K with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Disclosure

This job description is not exhaustive, as employees may perform additional related duties as needed. Employment is based on an 'at-will' basis. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, as applicable to the role and in compliance with local, state, and federal laws.