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FSQA Manager

Job in Livingston, Livingston Parish, Louisiana, 70754, USA
Listing for: DSJ Global
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-21
Job specializations:
  • Quality Assurance - QA/QC
    Food Quality & Safety, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, QA Specialist - Analyst/Manager, Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 110000 - 150000 USD Yearly USD 110000.00 150000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager (FSQA Manager)

Location: Fresno, CA

About the Role

A leading food manufacturer is seeking a Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager to oversee FSQA operations at a high-volume, USDA-regulated processing facility. This role partners directly with site leadership and corporate stakeholders to ensure full compliance with regulatory, customer, and internal standards while driving a strong food safety culture.

This is a key leadership position with full authority over product disposition decisions and responsibility for managing QA teams, regulatory relationships, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Serve as the site FSQA leader
    , overseeing HACCP, SSOPs, and all food safety program implementation, validation, and compliance
  • Manage USDA/FSIS/AMS regulatory relationships
    , including audits, non-compliance response, and ongoing communication
  • Hold final authority on product disposition
    , including release or retention based on food safety, quality, and regulatory criteria
  • Oversee core FSQA programs including GMPs, environmental monitoring, allergen control, pest control, and finished product specifications
  • Lead root cause investigations for pathogen findings, quality issues, and customer complaints, driving corrective and preventive actions
  • Develop and lead FSQA team and cross-functional training programs
    , fostering a strong food safety culture across the facility
  • Analyze FSQA data and KPIs to drive continuous improvement initiatives
    , partnering with Operations, R&D, and Corporate leadership
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Animal Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years of FSQA experience in a food manufacturing environment
  • Proven experience in USDA/FSIS-regulated facilities
  • Prior leadership experience managing both salaried and hourly QA teams
  • Strong background in HACCP, GFSI standards, and regulatory compliance programs
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive process improvements
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
    ; experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
  • Advanced degree is a plus
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