Food Safety Quality Manager
hace 8 días
Ridgefield
Job DescriptionAbout the Role Our client, a leading baked goods manufacturing company, is seeking an experienced Food Safety & Quality Manager to lead and maintain site-wide food safety and quality systems. This role is critical in ensuring compliance with BRCGS, HACCP, and regulatory standards, while driving continuous improvement, audit readiness, and product integrity across operations. Key Responsibilities * Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Food Safety & Quality Management System (FSQMS) aligned with BRCGS and HACCP/FSMA standards * Act as the primary lead for all BRCGS, customer, and regulatory audits and inspections * Develop and manage HACCP plans, including hazard analysis, CCP monitoring, and verification activities * Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA (as applicable), and other regulatory requirements * Oversee quality control processes: raw materials, in-process checks, and finished product evaluations * Drive root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) for non-conformances and customer complaints * Establish and track KPIs related to food safety, quality, and sanitation * Manage environmental monitoring and allergen control programs specific to bakery production * Oversee supplier approval programs, including qualification, audits, and performance management * Lead employee training on GMPs, food safety, sanitation, and quality standards * Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Maintenance, and R&D teams * Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, compliance, and operational efficiency Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field * 5+ years of experience in food safety and quality within a manufacturing environment (bakery or RTE products preferred) * Strong knowledge of BRCGS, HACCP, and GMPs * HACCP Certification (required); PCQI and Food Defense certifications preferred * Proven experience leading third-party audits (BRCGS experience strongly preferred) * Solid understanding of FDA regulations, including FSMA * Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills Preferred Experience * Experience in high-speed bakery production environments * Familiarity with allergen management (wheat, dairy, egg, soy) * Experience with quality management systems and digital documentation tools Key Competencies * Strong attention to detail and regulatory compliance focus * Leadership and team development * Analytical thinking and root cause analysis * Audit readiness and documentation management * Cross-functional collaboration Company DescriptionW3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more. We’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies. Our Services W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates. We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding. We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software. Our Expertise W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs. As a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.\r\n\r\nWe’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.\r\n\r\nOur Services\r\nW3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.\r\n\r\nWe specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.\r\n\r\nWe are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.\r\n\r\nOur Expertise\r\nW3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.\r\n\r\nAs a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.