Manager of Quality & Food Safety

Paterson, NJ, US • Posted 7 hours ago • Updated 7 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

$130000/yr

System One

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Summary

Title: Manager of Quality & Food Safety
Location: Paterson NJ
Schedule: M-F 8-5 occasional weekends during training
Start: ASAP
Salary: $115-$130k with 5% bonus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field required

Requirements

MUST Have Flavor or Ingredients manufacturing background
Experienced managing teams up to 10
7+ years of Quality Assurance experience in food manufacturing, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
GC-MS & HPLC experience a plus.
Strong understanding of FDA regulations, FSMA, GFSI schemes (SQF/BRC/FSSC 2200, HACCP), GMPs, and food safety requirements.
Proven experience leading audits and developing HACCP and Preventive Controls programs.
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Proficiency in quality management systems, data analysis, and Microsoft Office; experience with ERP systems (SAGE, ORACLE, SAP) preferred.
Able to speak fluent Spanish

Responsibilities:
Quality & Food Safety Leadership

Oversee the company’s Food Safety & Quality Management Systems, including FSMA, HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, SQF/BRC/FSSC 22000, and internal quality protocols.
Ensure compliance with all regulatory and third-party audit requirements (FDA, FSMA, GFSI, customer audits, etc.).
Lead and maintain hazard analyses, risk assessments, and preventive controls programs.

Sanitation Management

Serve as the facility’s Sanitation lead, partner with Operations on overseeing all sanitation activities for the plant.
Maintain and update Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs) and Master Sanitation Schedules.
Ensure compliance with environmental monitoring programs, allergen control, and sanitation verification testing (ATP, micro swabs, environmental swabs).
Partner closely with Operations to ensure equipment is properly cleaned, assembled, and ready for production start-up.
Drive continuous improvement in sanitation practices, chemical usage, cleaning validations, and documentation.
Ensure sanitation practices support audit readiness and meet all GFSI/FSMA and internal requirements.

Team Management & Development

Lead, coach, and develop a team of QA specialists and Sanitation team members.
Establish clear expectations, training programs, and performance standards for the department.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and food safety awareness.

Audits & Compliance

Prepare for and lead internal and external audits, corrective actions, and follow-up improvements.
Maintain all QA documentation, records, and certifications.
Collaborate with regulatory agencies and customer quality teams, ensuring timely responses and full transparency.

Quality Systems & Continuous Improvement

Implement and improve quality assurance processes, product testing procedures, and environmental monitoring programs.
Partner with Operations and R&D to drive process improvements that reduce waste, improve yield, and ensure consistent product quality.
Analyze trends in deviations, customer complaints, and non-conformances to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.

Production Support & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Provide daily QA support to production to ensure adherence to quality standards and specifications.
Support new product development through specification creation, change control, commercialization, shelf-life studies, and production trials.
Participate in cross-functional meetings including Safety, Production, Supply Chain, and R&D to align on quality priorities.

Customer & Supplier Quality Management

Manage customer complaints, investigations, and corrective actions.
Oversee supplier approval processes, COAs, and ingredient quality verifications.
Ensure product traceability, mock recall readiness, and robust documentation control.

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Company Info

About System One

System One is a leading provider of specialized, highly technical outsourced services, workforce solutions, staffing, and recruiting to critical infrastructure, technology, life sciences, and government sectors As an essential partner to private and public organizations of various needs and sizes, we offer our expertise to help them bring their most complex and mission-critical programs to fruition.

With our highly specialized services, in-demand technical skills, and vast operational expertise, we can deliver accelerated results that benefit our clients and the job seekers who partner with us. We staff contract, contract-to-hire, and direct-hire professionals across our network to work with our clients, some of whom are industry leaders and nationally branded organizations.

Our dedicated team of recruiters work tirelessly to match jobseekers with careers that align with their skills, aspirations, and goals.

We understand that finding the right job can be a transformative experience, and we are committed to supporting jobseekers throughout their career journeys. Our recruitment services are designed to connect individuals with fulfilling jobs that offer growth and development opportunities.

Whether you're an organization seeking customized workforce solutions, outsourced services, or if you're a jobseeker searching for your next opportunity,

System One is the perfect staffing partner for you.

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