Food Safety and QA Manager Kearny, NJ

Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager

Greater NYC Metro Area – 2nd & 3rd Shift Oversight

We're hiring an FSQA leader to drive food safety, regulatory compliance, and quality initiatives across a multi-shift production environment. This is a high-impact role supporting both daily operations and strategic compliance—with direct ownership of audit readiness, product quality, and sanitation oversight.

• Lead implementation and reassessment of the HACCP Plan and related documentation

• Maintain accurate regulatory records and conduct GMP inspections

• Ensure full compliance with USDA/FSIS regulations and internal programs (HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, Food Defense, CAPA)

• Respond to non-compliance reports and manage corrective actions

• Oversee 3rd-party sanitation partner and internal sanitation processes

• Lead third-party (SQF, customer) audits and facility tours, including CAPA follow-ups

• Manage quality programs across raw materials, finished goods, and process controls

• Address customer complaints and provide formal CAPA responses

• Support shelf-life programs, product trials, and continuous improvement initiatives

• Lead FSQA team including supervisors, technicians, and sanitation personnel

• Foster a proactive safety and compliance culture across shifts

• Monitor departmental spending and align with budget goals

• Travel up to 20%

• USDA/FSIS regulatory experience is required

• Bachelor’s degree (field of study flexible)

• 5+ years in a food manufacturing FSQA leadership role

• Strong understanding of HACCP, GMPs, Food Defense, and related compliance programs

• SQF or BRC experience preferred

• Independent thinker with strong decision-making and team leadership skills

You should be proficient in:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA)
• USDA Regulations