Food Safety and Compliance Manager

Description :

Food Safety and Compliance Manager Job Description

Position Title : Food Safety and Compliance Manager

Location : Tallahassee, FL (On-site)

Schedule : Exempt, full-time, Monday to Friday, with regular travel between Plant and Distribution Center

Overview

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Food Safety and Compliance Manager with at least 3 years of leadership experience in the food manufacturing or processing industry. This role is critical to ensuring our food safety systems are robust, our regulatory and customer requirements are met, and our quality control practices consistently protect our brand and customers.

The ideal candidate will have a deep knowledge of SQF , hands-on experience with FDA audits , and a strong ability to lead cross-functional teams through risk-based decision-making and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

1. Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance

• Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of the companys food safety systems in accordance with SQF , FSMA , and FDA regulations.
• Own the sites Food Safety Plan (HACCP, Preventive Controls), ensuring it is current, validated, and effective.
• Prepare for and lead regulatory and third-party audits , including FDA and SQF certifications.
• Manage the CAPA process for food safety deviations, ensuring effective root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Coordinate food safety training and internal auditing programs across departments.
• Identify potential compliance risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.

2. Customer and Supplier Compliance

3. Quality Control & Continuous Improvement

4. Team Leadership and Culture Building

Requirements : Qualifications

Work Environment & Expectations

Compensation details : 90000-100000 Yearly Salary

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