Senior Food Safety GM
hace 5 días
Redlands
Job Title: Senior Food Safety GM Pay: $95,000 - $110,000 (+ bonus) Location: Redlands, CA (onsite) Note: This operation runs 24/7, and individual schedules are determined by volume and client needs. Weekend availability is required and the facility is only closed three days each year. Job Purpose The Food Safety & Quality Assurance General Manager is responsible for developing, organizing, and overseeing comprehensive food safety and quality programs across a nationwide network of kitchen and warehouse operations. This role ensures alignment with operational objectives, customer requirements, and all applicable regulatory standards. The FSQA GM conducts both scheduled and unannounced internal inspections, audits, and peer reviews of kitchen operations. Responsibilities include leading food safety programs, managing regulatory and third-party audits, ensuring compliance with FDA, USDA, and other governing bodies, and driving corrective and preventive actions. This role also plays a critical leadership function in training teams, maintaining audit-ready documentation, and collaborating cross-functionally to protect the integrity of the food supply. Key Responsibilities Nationwide Quality & Food Safety Leadership • Lead and oversee food safety and quality programs across all kitchen and service center locations nationwide., • Manage, mentor, and develop a distributed team of 10+ quality and food safety professionals across multiple time zones., • Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive food safety and quality management systems, including HACCP and related programs., • Ensure full compliance with federal, state, local, and customer food safety regulations., • Prepare for, coordinate, and lead regulatory inspections and third-party audits., • Supervise quality assurance and sanitation functions, ensuring daily execution of food safety and quality standards within warehouse and kitchen operations., • Collaborate with Logistics and Service Center leadership to drive continuous improvement initiatives and standardize best practices., • Establish, track, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) and quality metrics., • Develop and deliver food safety training programs for operational teams., • Prepare management and financial reports related to quality and food safety performance., • Ensure adherence to company policies, food safety regulations, and workplace safety standards, including OSHA requirements. Qualifications • Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive experience in food safety, quality assurance, or compliance within food manufacturing or food distribution environments., • Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing, geographically dispersed teams., • Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment., • Bachelor’s degree preferred in Food Science, Microbiology, Biology, Public Health, or a related field; equivalent experience considered., • Required certifications:, • HACCP Certification, • PCQI / FSMA Certification, • SQF Practitioner, • Ability to travel extensively and work flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays as needed. Work Environment & Physical Requirements The work environment and physical demands described below represent those encountered while performing the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds., • Ability to work in warehouse, kitchen, and service center environments with variable temperatures., • Ability to safely operate in proximity to heavy equipment and moving machinery in fast-paced operational settings. Disclaimer This job description outlines the general nature and level of work expected for this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Additional tasks may be assigned as business needs require. ABOUT ACCURATE PERSONNEL Do you need your next job fast? Accurate Personnel is here to help! As an industry-leading full-service staffing agency, we have all the tools you need to start earning that next paycheck soon. Send us your application and our team will instantly get to work on finding you the right placement to fit your needs. 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