Job Description

Job Title: Food Safety Manager / QA
Location: Collingswood, NJ
Salary: $100,000 - $105,000
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6-8AM start (occasional 5AM starts and Saturday availability required)
Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off & holiday pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive wages

Overview:
A leading food production facility in Collingswood, NJ is seeking a Food Safety Manager/QA to oversee the implementation and maintenance of food safety and quality systems. This position will play a critical role in ensuring regulatory compliance, collaborating with USDA officials, and supporting operational excellence in a USDA-regulated meat processing environment.


Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage food safety and quality management systems in compliance with USDA, HACCP, GMPs, and customer standards
• Serve as primary liaison with USDA inspectors and cross-functional teams including maintenance and production
• Oversee audits, pre-operational sanitation inspections, and corrective action plans
• Train, coach, and mentor QA team members and plant staff
• Coordinate scheduling for QA Technicians and ensure completion of delegated tasks
• Support new product development, validations, and process improvements
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and approvals (e.g., USDA Sketch approvals)

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in food safety or food science, preferably in the meat industry
• USDA experience is required - must be familiar with regulatory compliance and communication
• HACCP and SQF systems experience required; SQF Practitioner certification strongly preferred
• Knowledge of meat cuts, processing specifications, and quality control
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to work in refrigerated environments and lift up to 60 lbs

Work Environment & Team:
You'll join a well-structured QA team that includes a Supervisor, Lead, and five QA Technicians. This role supports a key facility with high visibility and opportunity for impact.


Ideal Candidate Traits:

• Strong tenure and stable work history
• Deep familiarity with USDA standards and processes
• Hands-on leadership style with a commitment to continuous improvement
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to quality
• Ability to communicate effectively across departments

Requirements: Job Type: Permanent Post Date: 05/27/2025

Job Tags

Holiday work, Permanent employment, Saturday, Monday to Friday,

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