FSQA Manager

BB Nash in Nashville, Tennessee facility, we produce protein bars for the US market, supporting continued nationwide growth through a strong focus on quality, efficiency, and operational excellence.

The Quality Manager is responsible for the strategic leadership, development, and execution of the Food Safety and Quality Management System across the facility. This role ensures full compliance with FDA, FSMA, HACCP, SQF (or applicable GFSI scheme), and customer requirements while driving a culture of operational excellence, product integrity, and continuous improvement

This position serves as the site Quality leader, overseeing food safety, regulatory compliance, sanitation, audit readiness, product quality systems, and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with BB Nash's business objectives.

• Food Safety & Quality Systems Leadership

  Lead and manage the site’s Food Safety & Quality Management System (FSQMS).

  Serve as HACCP Team Leader and SQF Practitioner (if certified).

  Develop, implement, validate, and reassess HACCP and Preventive Controls programs.

  Ensure compliance with GMPs, allergen control, sanitation, environmental monitoring, and labeling programs.

  Maintain robust documentation and record retention practices.

• Regulatory & Compliance Oversight

  Ensure compliance with FDA, FSMA Preventive Controls, state regulatory agencies, and customer requirements.

  Maintain facility readiness for regulatory and third-party inspections.

  Lead regulatory responses, investigations, and corrective action plans.

  Monitor evolving regulatory and GFSI standards and implementing necessary system updates.

• Audit & Certification Management

  Lead all internal, customer, and third-party audits (e.g., SQF, BRC, AIB).

  Develop and execute audit preparation plans.

  Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) to closure.

  Report audit outcomes and quality system performance to executive leadership.

• Product Quality & Operational Excellence

  Oversee raw material, in-process, and finished goods quality programs.

  Lead environmental monitoring and sanitation verification programs.

  Manage product holds, investigations, root cause analysis, and disposition decisions.

  Monitor and trend quality KPIs including audit scores, consumer complaints, first-pass yield, non-conformances, environmental monitoring results, and CAPA effectiveness.

  Drive continuous improvement initiatives using data-based decision making.

• Allergen, Labeling & Traceability Control

  Implement and verify allergen control programs and changeover validations.

  Ensure label compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.

  Maintain traceability systems (one-step forward/back).

  Lead mock recalls and ensure recall readiness.

  Participate in crisis management and emergency preparedness programs.

• Sanitation & Vendor Oversight

  Oversee sanitation programs to ensure compliance with GMP and regulatory standards.

  Manage QA-related vendors and contracted services (pest control, laboratories, auditing bodies, sanitation chemicals, uniforms).

  Ensure validation and verification of sanitation effectiveness.

• Leadership & Talent Development

  Lead, coach, and develop QA supervisors, technicians, and sanitation personnel.

  Provide ongoing GMP, food safety, and quality training to plant employees.

  Foster a culture of accountability, food safety ownership, and continuous improvement.

  Conduct performance reviews and build succession planning strategies.

• Budget & Strategic Planning

  Develop and manage operating and capital budgets for the Quality department.

  Identify cost savings and efficiency opportunities without compromising food safety.

  Inform executive leadership on Quality Management System performance and risks.

• Required

  Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biology, or a related field — or equivalent combination of education and experience.

  Progressive experience in food manufacturing quality and food safety.

  Experience leading or supervising quality teams in a manufacturing environment.

  Strong knowledge of HACCP, FSMA Preventive Controls, GMPs, and GFSI standards (SQF, BRC, or similar).

  Experience supporting regulatory and third-party audits.

  Working knowledge of sanitation, environmental monitoring, and allergen control programs.

  Preferred

  PCQI Certification.

  HACCP Certification.

  SQF Practitioner Certification.

  Key Competencies

  Strategic leadership

  Regulatory expertise

  Strong documentation discipline

  Analytical and data-driven decision making

  Crisis management capability

  Continuous improvement mindset

  Strong communication skills at all organizational levels

BB Nash is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected…