Job Description

Quality & Food Safety Manager

Location: Akron, Ohio (on‑site, 5 days/week; some travel)

Relocation: Available (company‑supported as needed)

Bonus: 15%

Salary: $105,000-$118,000

BYOD: Mobile phone stipend eligible

Make quality your competitive edge.

If you’re a data‑driven, continuous‑improvement leader who loves turning new product ideas into audit‑ready, scalable reality, this role is your platform. You’ll own quality systems and commercialization across a fast‑moving, USDA/FDA‑regulated environment—and build a high‑performing QA/QC team along the way.

What you’ll do

• Lead Quality Systems: Implement, maintain, and continuously improve programs aligned to BRC, HACCP, GMP, and ASQUA standards.
• Own Commercialization Readiness: Drive cross‑functional validation for new products/technologies (e.g., Assessment III/IV protocols) to ensure launch quality from pilot to scale.
• Safeguard Compliance: Keep us audit‑ready—partner closely with Regulatory Affairs on documentation and audits across FDA/USDA frameworks.
• Build a Strong Team: Coach and develop QA, QC, and Commercialization staff (Managers, Specialists, Technicians) to deepen technical bench strength and leadership capability.
• Run the Program Like a Business: Set timelines, assess risk, track milestones, and coordinate with R&D, Procurement, Packaging, and Production for flawless execution.
• Be the Face of Quality: Lead customer audits, commercialization trials, supplier quality initiatives, and support customer sample requests—ensuring GMP discipline throughout.

What you’ll bring

• Education: Bachelor’s in Food Science, Quality, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Experience: 5+(ideally 7, but will consider 5) years in food manufacturing or quality assurance , including 3+ years in leadership; strong commercialization track record.
• Toolbox: Deep knowledge of BRC, HACCP, GMP, ASQUA , plus working command of FDA and USDA regulations.
• Leader’s Mindset: Analytical, decisive, and relentlessly focused on continuous improvement —with crisp communication and organization.

Nice to have

• Experience with USDA‑regulated products and customer‑facing commercialization.
• Familiarity with quality assessment/validation protocols in production environments.
• Hands‑on exposure to regulatory audits and third‑party certifications.

The details that matter

• Work arrangement: On‑site, 5 days/week (some travel).
• Additional Compensation: 15% bonus program/ mobile phone BYOD stipend eligible.

Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

👉 Apply now and let’s build something exceptional together.

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