Food Quality Manager

Growing Food Company in New Haven, CT is looking for a Food Quality/Safety Manager. This is a day shift, direct hire opportunity.

This person will be responsible for the daily administration and management of the food safety and quality programs at the facility.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: • Provide direction and leadership to Food Safety and Quality Department personnel; monitor and respond to food safety/quality indicators; serve as primary escort for audits and inspections to assure that standard operating procedures are being followed; responsible for government and customer audit administration; monitor and administer Food Safety Plan and SQF Program; troubleshoot and investigate food quality/food safety issues, and interact with all customer representatives; develop, train and assess the performance of Food Safety Department staff; provide recommendations to management in relation to SOP/Specification compliance; maintain product specifications and food safety system documentation; additional projects and duties as it relates to this position. • This position will require a high percentage of time on the production floor to ensure food safety and quality procedures are carried out by staff and serve as a resource to production, sanitation, maintenance, and shipping departments.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor of Science/Art degree in Microbiology, Food Science, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences or related field preferred. • Must be knowledgeable in food processing equipment as well as food quality/safety/sanitation systems and programs. • A willingness to acquire additional training and certification, including PCQI and SQF Practitioner training, within six months of being hired. • Understanding of the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standards.