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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