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FSQA Director

DSJ Global, Camden, NJ, United States


Overview

FSQA Director required for leading Food Manufacturer: Collingswood, NJ

This range is provided by DSJ Global. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr

Position

  • Food Safety/Quality Assurance Director
  • Location: Collingswood, NJ
  • Base salary: $130,000 - $140,000 per year

Responsibilities

  • Lead development, implementation, and maintenance of the SQF System, including Food Safety and Food Quality Plans
  • Ensure integrity of the SQF System and communicate essential information to relevant personnel
  • Stay current with and implement new government regulations, customer requirements, and regulatory standards
  • Enforce USDA regulations and international requirements for exported products
  • Maintain and update HACCP-SQF systems and prerequisite programs
  • Coordinate all types of audits: internal, third-party, second-party, customer, and international
  • Serve as Mock Recall, Food Defense, and Traceback Coordinator
  • Manage labeling and nutritional information for new products
  • Oversee contracted sanitation services
  • Lead food safety and hygiene training for all employees
  • Handle customer complaints related to food safety and quality
  • Conduct HACCP-SQF verifications and issue corrective action reports post-audits
  • Ensure timely updates and corrections following regulatory changes
  • Perform annual reviews and updates of HACCP-SQF programs
  • Conduct microbiological analysis to determine product shelf life and report findings
  • Ensure product labels meet regulatory compliance
  • Guarantee production of safe, high-quality food products in line with company, customer, and regulatory standards
  • Act as Certified SQF Practitioner
  • Perform other related duties as needed

Qualifications

  • HACCP Certification with demonstrated experience in implementing and maintaining HACCP-based food safety and quality plans
  • Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive quality assurance experience in the food manufacturing industry, including at least 5 years in a leadership role
  • Direct experience in a USDA-regulated food manufacturing facility (required)
  • Bachelor's degree in Food Science or a related field
  • Formal training in Internal Auditing
  • Strong knowledge of USDA regulations, as well as applicable state and federal food safety standards
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Datahex systems
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-functioning team environment
  • High attention to detail and commitment to workforce safety

If interested, please apply now!

Seniority level

  • Director

Employment type

  • Full-time

Job function

  • Manufacturing, Production, and Quality Assurance

Industries

  • Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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