Senior Manager of Food Quality, Safety & Sanitation (Haddon Heights)
Little Brown Bird Bakery, Haddon Heights, NJ, United States
Company:
Little Brown Bird Foods
Reports To:
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Location:
Pennsauken, New Jersey, USA
About Little Brown Bird Foods
As a family-owned food manufacturing facility,
Little Brown Bird Foods
has built our reputation on quality, integrity, and a passion for what we do.
Little Brown Bird Foods is a fast-growing food manufacturing company producing high-quality, gluten-free and allergen-conscious products. We are expanding our operations and building systems that support scale, consistency, and excellence.
We are looking for a rigorous, dedicated leader to champion our food safety culture and protect our brand integrity.
The Role
The
Senior Manager of Food Quality, Safety & Sanitation
is a critical member of the Senior Operations Team. Reporting directly to the COO, you are the final authority on food safety and quality within the facility. You will lead a multi-disciplinary team encompassing Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC), and the Sanitation Department. This role requires a blend of technical mastery, regulatory expertise, and the leadership presence to ensure that Food Safety First is more than just a slogan—it’s how we operate every day.
This is a
hands-on leadership role
responsible for ensuring compliance, building strong processes, and driving a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. The right candidate will be equally comfortable on the production floor and managing systems, documentation, and teams.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Assurance Leadership
FSMS Oversight:
Develop, maintain, and evolve our Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) to ensure 100% compliance with FDA, USDA, and state regulations.
QA Programs : Own and manage all QA programs, including:
HACCP plans
Preventive Controls / FSMA compliance
Allergen control programs
GMP enforcement
Risk Management & Investigations
Investigate deviations, non-conformances, and customer complaints
Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs)
Documentation : Maintain all QA documentation, logs, and records
Audit Management:
Coordinate and lead internal and third-party audits (SQF, FDA, Organic, customer, etc.), managing the process from preparation to final reporting.
Sanitation Oversight
Own all sanitation programs across production and facility
Design and optimize daily and overnight sanitation schedules
Ensure proper cleaning, chemical use, and verification processes
Lead sanitation team hiring, training, and performance management
Develop and enforce SSOPs (Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures)
Conduct ATP/allergen/environmental monitoring programs
Partner with maintenance to ensure equipment is cleanable and maintained
Risk Management & Investigations
CAPA Leadership:
Lead root cause analysis and implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) for any quality deviations or consumer complaints.
Risk Assessment:
Conduct regular risk assessments of new equipment, processes, and ingredients.
Environmental Monitoring:
Manage the environmental monitoring program (EMP) and HACCP/HARPC programs to proactively identify and mitigate risks.
Team Leadership & Technical Support
People Management:
Lead and develop the FSQ and Sanitation teams, providing technical support and career mentorship.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Partner with Production and Maintenance to integrate food safety protocols into daily operations without creating unnecessary bottlenecks.
Subject Matter Expertise:
Stay current on evolving regulations and serve as the technical lead for labeling, allergen control, and R&D support for new products.
Food Safety Culture:
Foster a company-wide culture of food safety, ensuring every employee understands their role in protecting the consumer.
Continuous Improvement
:
Identify gaps in food safety, sanitation, and quality systems
Build scalable processes as the company grows
Reduce waste, rework, and quality-related downtime
Improve audit readiness and documentation systems
Qualifications
Experience:
5+ years in food manufacturing QA/food safety leadership, and experience managing sanitation teams and programs.
Technical Mastery:
Deep knowledge of FDA/USDA regulations, HACCP, GMP, and GFSI (specifically SQF) standards, as well as other specialty standards (e.g., GFFP, Kosher, GFCO), allergen control, and sanitation systems.
Audit experience (SQF, BRC, FDA, customer audits)
Strong leadership and communication skills
Ability to work across multiple shifts as needed
Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred
Certifications (Preferred):
PCQI, HACCP Certified, and SQF Practitioner preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary based on experience
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Simple IRA with company match
Paid time off
Growth opportunity in a scaling company
Why Join the Nest?
Every team member at Little Brown Bird Foods is an important and valued contributor. We offer a seat at the table where your voice matters, the ability to see the direct impact of your work, and the stability of a growing family business. We value integrity, precision, and a passion for great food.
Little Brown Bird Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We value hard work, integrity, and a can-do spirit.
Little Brown Bird Foods
Reports To:
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Location:
Pennsauken, New Jersey, USA
About Little Brown Bird Foods
As a family-owned food manufacturing facility,
Little Brown Bird Foods
has built our reputation on quality, integrity, and a passion for what we do.
Little Brown Bird Foods is a fast-growing food manufacturing company producing high-quality, gluten-free and allergen-conscious products. We are expanding our operations and building systems that support scale, consistency, and excellence.
We are looking for a rigorous, dedicated leader to champion our food safety culture and protect our brand integrity.
The Role
The
Senior Manager of Food Quality, Safety & Sanitation
is a critical member of the Senior Operations Team. Reporting directly to the COO, you are the final authority on food safety and quality within the facility. You will lead a multi-disciplinary team encompassing Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC), and the Sanitation Department. This role requires a blend of technical mastery, regulatory expertise, and the leadership presence to ensure that Food Safety First is more than just a slogan—it’s how we operate every day.
This is a
hands-on leadership role
responsible for ensuring compliance, building strong processes, and driving a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. The right candidate will be equally comfortable on the production floor and managing systems, documentation, and teams.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Assurance Leadership
FSMS Oversight:
Develop, maintain, and evolve our Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) to ensure 100% compliance with FDA, USDA, and state regulations.
QA Programs : Own and manage all QA programs, including:
HACCP plans
Preventive Controls / FSMA compliance
Allergen control programs
GMP enforcement
Risk Management & Investigations
Investigate deviations, non-conformances, and customer complaints
Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs)
Documentation : Maintain all QA documentation, logs, and records
Audit Management:
Coordinate and lead internal and third-party audits (SQF, FDA, Organic, customer, etc.), managing the process from preparation to final reporting.
Sanitation Oversight
Own all sanitation programs across production and facility
Design and optimize daily and overnight sanitation schedules
Ensure proper cleaning, chemical use, and verification processes
Lead sanitation team hiring, training, and performance management
Develop and enforce SSOPs (Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures)
Conduct ATP/allergen/environmental monitoring programs
Partner with maintenance to ensure equipment is cleanable and maintained
Risk Management & Investigations
CAPA Leadership:
Lead root cause analysis and implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) for any quality deviations or consumer complaints.
Risk Assessment:
Conduct regular risk assessments of new equipment, processes, and ingredients.
Environmental Monitoring:
Manage the environmental monitoring program (EMP) and HACCP/HARPC programs to proactively identify and mitigate risks.
Team Leadership & Technical Support
People Management:
Lead and develop the FSQ and Sanitation teams, providing technical support and career mentorship.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Partner with Production and Maintenance to integrate food safety protocols into daily operations without creating unnecessary bottlenecks.
Subject Matter Expertise:
Stay current on evolving regulations and serve as the technical lead for labeling, allergen control, and R&D support for new products.
Food Safety Culture:
Foster a company-wide culture of food safety, ensuring every employee understands their role in protecting the consumer.
Continuous Improvement
:
Identify gaps in food safety, sanitation, and quality systems
Build scalable processes as the company grows
Reduce waste, rework, and quality-related downtime
Improve audit readiness and documentation systems
Qualifications
Experience:
5+ years in food manufacturing QA/food safety leadership, and experience managing sanitation teams and programs.
Technical Mastery:
Deep knowledge of FDA/USDA regulations, HACCP, GMP, and GFSI (specifically SQF) standards, as well as other specialty standards (e.g., GFFP, Kosher, GFCO), allergen control, and sanitation systems.
Audit experience (SQF, BRC, FDA, customer audits)
Strong leadership and communication skills
Ability to work across multiple shifts as needed
Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred
Certifications (Preferred):
PCQI, HACCP Certified, and SQF Practitioner preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary based on experience
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Simple IRA with company match
Paid time off
Growth opportunity in a scaling company
Why Join the Nest?
Every team member at Little Brown Bird Foods is an important and valued contributor. We offer a seat at the table where your voice matters, the ability to see the direct impact of your work, and the stability of a growing family business. We value integrity, precision, and a passion for great food.
Little Brown Bird Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We value hard work, integrity, and a can-do spirit.