Food Safety and Quality Manager

FuzeHR is now hiring an experienced Quality & Food Safety Manager to run the lab and the quality calls behind one of the most exciting product lines in food manufacturing: plant-based protein (SPC and TSPC)! Our client is a global leader in agribusiness and food ingredients. Their Morristown site makes protein ingredients that end up in products on shelves around the world, and as their Quality and Food Safety Manager, you'll be the one making the call regarding what ships out. This is a critical role with direct corporate influence, a brand new position created to drive quality and food safety operations from the ground up for our client’s freshest line of business. They are eager to take their plant-based protein division straight to industry leading status, an experienced, innovated Quality & Food Safety Leader will be instrumental in their success.Why this role is differentMost quality jobs ask you to recommend. This one gives you genuine authority. You can hold product, stop a shipment and call the disposition within a clear framework when data says something isn’t right. You’ll be dedicated to protein, providing critical influence to the QA/QC team and working side by side with Operations, R&D, Engineering and Supply Chain. You’ll also have a direct line to the Site QFS Manager, who backs you on the biggest calls.You’re not a gatekeeper. You’re the person who makes the plant faster and safer, the product quality better, and, at the end of the line, the customer happier.What are the Perks?Highly competitive compensationA visible, high-impact leadership role with real decision-making authorityA chance to grow with a global industry leaderWhat are the Responsibilities?Product Quality & ReleaseBe the final checkpoint: confirm raw materials, in-process materials and finished SPC/TSPC meet spec before anything leaves the buildingLead root-cause investigations on out-of-spec and out-of-trend results, and close them with corrective actions that stickTurn quality data into action by spotting trends, calling out risks and giving site leadership clear next stepsPartner with R&D on product trials, custom-product development and new test method validationLaboratory & Quality SystemsRun a busy QC lab day to day: staffing, sample flow, turnaround time and instrument readinessBuild and train a team on sampling, methods, data integrity and documentationBe the go-to for LIMS and SAP quality transactionsKeep the lab sharp through proficiency testing, check samples and method correlationFood Safety, Compliance & CustomersSupport HACCP, preventive controls, Food Defense, GMP and certification programs for SPC/TSPCShow up for internal, customer, third-party and regulatory audits as the subject-matter expertDrive traceability exercises, mock recalls, sanitation inspections, environmental monitoring and pest controlInvestigate customer complaints and respond with facts, not guessworkWhat are the Requirements?Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology or a related technical field (equivalent education and experience considered)6+ years of progressive quality, lab or food/feed manufacturing experience, including leading technical teams and/or processesExperience in a food, feed, ingredient or ready-to-eat manufacturing environmentWorking knowledge of FDA regulations for food and feed manufacturingHands-on experience with GMPs, pest control, environmental monitoring, sanitation (dry and wet), internal audits, and Kosher/Halal and Non-GMO programsProficiency in Microsoft Office and SAPA strong safety mindset and the ability to coach others on itExcellent verbal, written and listening skillsBonus points: PCQI (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual) certificationThis is a hands-on, on-site role with regular time in the lab and on the production floor. Travel is minimal, with occasional support to other protein sites.If you’re a passionate, innovative Quality and Food Safety Leader with expertise in plant based protein or similar, we want to meet you! Hit that “apply” button now, or send your resume directly to Dominique Wathen at dwathen@fuzehr.com for immediate consideration.