FSQA Manager at The Judge Group Inc. in Galesburg, Illinois

Job Description:

Location: Galesburg, IL

Salary: $95,000.00 USD Annually - $110,000.00 USD Annually

Description: Our client is currently seeking a FSQA Manager for their Food Manufacturing facility near Galesburg IL. The Food Safety and Quality Manager (FSQM) is responsible for providing technical quality and food safety leadership and expertise for the manufacturing /distribution of the plant's products and manufacturing facility. This position requires close interaction with other site departments, corporate FSQ, and the plant's day-to-day operations employees. The principal responsibility is to assure that the Food Safety and Quality Management System (FSQMS) is fully developed, implemented and maintained and is compliant with FDA regulatory and SQF requirements. This role will lead food safety initiatives, oversee regulatory compliance, and drive a strong food safety culture within the organization.


Interested Candidates should contact Lee Douglas @ 610 639-6573 or email a current resume to LDouglas@judge.com



This job will have the following responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with FDA regulations (including FSMA requirements) and SQF standards.


• Maintain and improve the SQF system, ensuring audit readiness at all times.


• Serve as the primary contact for regulatory agencies, certification bodies, and auditors.


• Serve as the facility's main FDA contact and lead regulatory inspections and 3rd party audits with joint ownership and responsibility with the Plant Manager for driving associated corrective actions.


• Develop, implement, and maintain HACCP and Preventive Controls Food programs.


• Oversee GMP compliance, sanitation programs, and pest control management.


• Manage supplier approval and verification programs to ensure raw material quality and safety.


• Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping in accordance with SQF and FDA requirements.


• Manage/ Oversee pest control contract and microbiological testing to assure compliance with SQF and Quality standards.


• Oversee monitoring, verification, and validation activities to ensure that all products leaving the facility meet the facility Food Safety and Quality Plans.


• Work with production and maintenance teams to ensure proper cleaning and sanitation of equipment and facilities.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Food Safety, Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science, Engineering or related field.


• 4+ years of food processing and management experience, with at least 2 years in a manufacturing. environment under USDA and/or FDA.


• 2+ years facilitating food safety/quality related training events.


• HACCP Certification from a nationally / internationally recognized and accredited HACCP training firm.


• Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) Certification.


• Auditing / audit skills experience in quality or food safety management systems, including internal / external auditing for compliance.


• Experience with FDA and/or USDA Rules and Regulations.

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Contact: ldouglas@judge.com


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