Food Safety & Quality Systems Manager

ppSelect how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create Alert /p pAre you passionate about food safety, quality systems, and continuous improvement? We are seeking an experienced bFood Safety Quality Systems Manager /b to lead and enhance our Food Safety and Quality Management Systems while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, customer expectations, and industry certifications. /p pIn this role, you will serve as the site's food safety expert, partnering with Operations, Plant Leadership, and cross-functional teams to maintain world-class quality standards, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and foster a strong food safety culture throughout the organization. /p pAs the Food Safety Quality Systems Manager, you will play a critical role in protecting product integrity, ensuring audit readiness, and driving sustainable improvements that support operational excellence and consumer trust. /p pThis position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through leadership, collaboration, and the continuous advancement of food safety and quality standards. /p h3bMain Responsibilities: /b /h3 pbFood Safety Quality Management /b /p ulliLead and maintain Food Safety and Quality Management Systems in compliance with HACCP, HARPC, FSSC 22000, ISO 9001, FDA regulations, and customer requirements. /liliDevelop, update, and continuously improve food safety programs, policies, procedures, and work instructions. /liliEnsure effective product traceability programs and quality controls are maintained across all operations. /li /ul pbCompliance, Audits Certifications /b /p ulliManage all food safety, quality, customer, regulatory, and third-party certification programs. /liliMaintain certifications including FSSC 22000, ISO 9001, Kosher, Halal, and other customer-specific requirements. /liliLead internal audits, external audits, inspections, and certification activities. /liliDrive corrective and preventive action plans to address audit findings and compliance gaps. /li /ul pbRisk Management Continuous Improvement /b /p ulliDevelop and maintain HACCP and HARPC plans using risk assessment methodologies. /liliMonitor Food Safety and Quality KPIs, identify trends, and implement improvement initiatives. /liliLead initiatives that enhance food safety performance, quality standards, and operational effectiveness. /li /ul pbTraining Food Safety Culture /b /p ulliDeliver Food Safety, GMP, and Quality Systems training to employees at all levels. /liliPromote a culture of food safety awareness, accountability, and continuous improvement. /liliReview production, sanitation, and GMP records to ensure compliance and timely issue resolution. /liliProvide guidance and coaching to support consistent program implementation throughout the facility. /li /ul pbCross-Functional Partnership /b /p ulliCollaborate with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Sanitation, and other key stakeholders to ensure food safety requirements fully integrated into daily operations. /liliSupport new product introductions, process changes, and facility initiatives from a food safety and quality perspective. /liliServe as the primary site resource for food safety-related communications and initiatives. /li /ul h3bAbout You: /b /h3 pbQualifications /b /p ulliBachelor’s degree in food science, Food Safety, Microbiology, or a related field. /liliExperience working within a multicultural manufacturing environment. /lili4+ years of experience in Food Safety and Quality Assurance within a food manufacturing environment. /liliPCQI Certification. /liliStrong knowledge of HACCP, HARPC, GMPs, Food Safety regulations, and preventive controls. /liliWorking knowledge of Food Safety Management Systems, including ISO 9001 and FSSC 22000. /liliExperience managing food safety audits, certification programs, and regulatory inspections. /liliStrong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. /liliExcellent communication, presentation, and training capabilities. /liliAbility to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. /liliProven ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and functions. /li /ul pbWhat Success Looks Like /b /p ulliMaintaining compliance with all food safety, quality, customer, and regulatory requirements. /liliDelivering successful audit and certification outcomes. /liliDriving measurable improvements in Food Safety and Quality KPIs. /liliBuilding a proactive food safety culture across the facility. /liliDeveloping strong partnerships that support operational excellence and continuous improvement. /li /ul This is an excellent opportunity for a food safety and quality professional to make a direct impact on plant performance, product quality, and food safety while working closely with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement. h3bWhat We Offer: /b /h3 pCareers with caring built in - discover our benefits here . /p h3bAbout Ferrero: /b /h3 pFerrero began its journey in the small town of bAlba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. /b Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many biconic brands /b sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com . /p h3bDEI at Ferrero: /b /h3 pFerrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding. Find out more here. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr