Quality Food Safety Manager

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.

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