FSQA Manager (Meat)

Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) Manager

This role oversees all aspects of food safety and product quality at a dynamic and fast-growing protein processing operation. The FSQA Manager is responsible for coordinating facility inspections, overseeing internal and external audits (including vendor and supplier sites), managing documentation, and maintaining product and label specifications. This position reports directly to the FSQA Director, who serves as backup when needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor, track, and analyze trends from inspections, feedback loops, and customer reports to identify recurring FSQ concerns

• Design and implement corrective and preventive strategies to resolve quality issues, non-compliance findings, or unexpected challenges

• Maintain and update product specification systems to streamline internal accessibility and process flow

• Act as a technical resource during new product introductions and launches

• Create, manage, and update supplier and product data systems

• Coordinate third-party testing for finished goods and share insights with internal teams and supply chain partners

• Ensure all vendors and co-manufacturers have up-to-date compliance and approval documentation

• Work closely with independent auditors to plan and attend facility audits

• Conduct regular on-site audits at production locations focused on food safety and product integrity

• Summarize findings for executive leadership and propose action plans

• Train operational staff on food safety protocols and product quality standards during packaging

• Participate in traceability exercises, including mock recalls and internal drills

• Support new team member orientation on policies such as GMP, HACCP, and safety standards

• Assist with other tasks as needed

Requirements:

• 5+ years in the meat, poultry, or related protein processing industries

• Minimum of 3 years in a quality management or supervisory role

• Current HACCP certification; experience with red meat, poultry, or pork is essential

• Solid background in developing and maintaining FSQA systems and documentation

• Experience working with protein product specs, including beef, lamb, pork, and poultry

• Strong understanding of quality and facility auditing procedures (internal and third-party)

• Familiarity with traceability practices and batch control processes

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Education:

• High school diploma or GED required

• Bachelor's degree in food science or a similar field is preferred

• Must be SQF-certified or able to obtain certification

Other Details:

• Requires 3-5 years in a manufacturing setting, preferably protein-related

• Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs and perform physical tasks such as standing for long periods, squatting, climbing, and reaching overhead as necessary