Our award-winning client is seeking a Food Safety & Quality Manager to join their team. Join our growing food manufacturing team inIdaho area as a Food Safety & Quality Manager.

This critical role ensures the highest standards of food safety and quality through effective implementation and management of quality systems, regulatory compliance, and team leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Food Safety & Quality Management:

• Serve as the SQF Practitioner, overseeing all food safety and quality testing and reporting.

• Maintain and ensure compliance with Quality Management Systems (QMS), including HACCP, GMP, FSMA, and CGMP.

• Conduct record reviews and monitor adherence to specifications, procedures, and food safety programs.

• Lead and manage quality control and verification systems, including sampling and testing.

• Perform data analysis to proactively identify and address food safety and quality issues.

• Manage Non-Conforming Equipment and Product Program.

• Regulatory Compliance & Auditing:

• Ensure compliance with USDA, FDA, and customer requirements.

• Conduct internal audits to verify regulatory compliance.

• Lead food safety and quality audits of assigned areas.

• Maintain a strong understanding of hygienic design.

• Team Leadership & Development:

• Supervise, train, and develop Quality Assurance Technicians.

• Schedule and delegate tasks, ensuring effective execution of food safety plans and SOPs.

• Coach and mentor employees on food safety and quality processes.

• Assist in training program development.

• Process Improvement & Reporting:

• Identify gaps and implement solutions to ensure compliance and improve processes.

• Develop and maintain quality key performance metrics focused on continuous improvement.

• Lead food safety and quality investigations for non-conformances.

• Member of plant food safety, crisis management, and food defense team.

• Conduct routine plant inspections.

• Develop SOPs, policies, and job breakdowns.

Required Qualifications:

• Applied knowledge of HACCP/Food Safety Preventative Controls/SQF (or equivalent GFSI scheme).

• Minimum 1+ year of Quality Leadership experience REQUIRED.

• Competent in coaching and team development.

• Strong understanding of hygienic design.

• Skilled in developing SOPs, policies, and job breakdowns.

• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Attentive to detail and demonstrates accuracy.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.