FSQA Manager
Listed on 2026-09-27
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Food Quality & Safety, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers
Gpac is partnered with a well-established and growing pet food manufacturer seeking a Corporate Food Safety & Quality Manager in Tioaga County, New York to support Food Safety & Quality initiatives across multiple manufacturing facilities.
This is a corporate-level position with significant visibility and the opportunity to influence Food Safety & Quality programs across the organization. The role will focus on FSQ data analysis, supplier quality, regulatory compliance, continuous improvement, quality systems, and building a strong Food Safety & Quality culture throughout the manufacturing organization.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in food manufacturing within a cGMP environment, a strong understanding of FDA food regulations, and experience utilizing quality tools to identify problems, analyze trends, and drive measurable improvement.
QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition, or a related field
- Hands-on experience in food manufacturing within a cGMP environment
- Strong understanding of FDA food regulations
- Experience with Food Safety & Quality systems and manufacturing processes
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects
- Experience analyzing Food Safety & Quality data and presenting findings
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Visio
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to present independently and collaboratively
- Strong integrity, judgment, accountability, and follow-through
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently and cross-functionally
- Pet food or animal food manufacturing
- Multi-site manufacturing experience
- Supplier qualification and auditing
- FDA/FSMA compliance
- PCQI certification
- FSVP QI certification
- Six Sigma training or certification
- Control charting and statistical quality tools
- CAPA
- Root Cause Analysis / 5 Whys
- Poka-yoke
- PDCA
- MBWA
- Experience leading Food Safety & Quality culture initiatives
- Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and occasionally climb stairs or ladders
- Frequent use of a computer and repetitive tasks
- Occasional lifting of food product cases/bundles up to 55 lbs.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan with company match
- Paid holidays and vacation time
Compensation: 90-95k base salary.
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