We are looking for an experienced Food Safety Quality Manager to join our team in Saranac, Michigan. In this role, you will oversee the development and implementation of food safety and quality programs to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented individual with strong leadership skills and a background in food science, quality management, or related fields.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and implement food safety and quality management systems, including programs for preventive controls, food defense, and crisis management.<br>• Lead and develop the Food Safety and Quality team, including training practitioners and technicians to uphold quality standards.<br>• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, food safety protocols, and facility sanitation standards.<br>• Oversee product disposition decisions in collaboration with the processing and sales teams, ensuring proper handling, rework, or destruction.<br>• Review and approve packaging and labeling to meet animal welfare certifications, organic program regulations, and customer specifications.<br>• Coordinate mock recalls and product withdrawals, acting as the Recall Coordinator to ensure effective execution.<br>• Maintain traceability of all raw materials, packaging, and finished goods within regulatory timeframes.<br>• Evaluate environmental monitoring programs, analyze laboratory results, and implement corrective actions when necessary.<br>• Lead root cause analyses and establish corrective and preventive action plans to address quality issues.<br>• Support the implementation and assessment of feed mill preventive controls and ensure compliance with food safety standards.
