FSQA Manager

We are seeking an experienced FSQA Manager to lead food safety, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and sanitation programs at a manufacturing facility in Dupo, IL.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with SQF, HACCP, FDA/USDA regulations, food safety plans, internal audits, laboratory testing, supplier quality, and corrective actions
, preferably within the food or continuous-process manufacturing industry.

• Serve as the SQF Practitioner and lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Food Safety & Quality Management System.
• Lead the Food Safety Team, Quality Control, and Sanitation personnel
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• Maintain documentation for regulatory compliance, including label approvals and laboratory analysis.
• Conduct annual reviews of the SQF Food Safety Management System, Food Safety Plans, and Prerequisite Programs
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• Manage verification and validation activities related to food safety programs.
• Support research, testing, verification, and validation of new products from bench-top development through production.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, SQF, and other applicable regulatory requirements
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• Work closely with Plant Management on food safety and quality initiatives.
• Oversee raw material and finished-product laboratory testing and corrective actions.
• Track and trend product holds, customer complaints, inspections, testing, environmental/swab data, and other quality metrics.
• Facilitate internal, customer, and third-party audits and manage corrective actions.
• Complete customer questionnaires and respond to quality-related inquiries.
• Manage the Approved Supplier Program
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• Establish appropriate analytical, microbiological, and bacteriological testing protocols.
• Provide recommendations to management regarding food safety, regulatory requirements, industry trends, and new technologies.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

• 5+ years of experience in continuous-process manufacturing; food manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Experience managing food safety and quality programs
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• Strong knowledge of SQF standards and food safety management systems
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• Experience with regulatory compliance and audits.
• Strong analytical, communication, leadership, and team-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and database systems
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• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• HACCP Certification
• PCQI Certification
• SQF Training
• Internal Auditing Training

• Frequent walking and working on the manufacturing plant floor.
• Ability to work effectively in a production/manufacturing environment.