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Schwan's Company · 4 days ago

Sr Manager, FSQ Regulatory Compliance

Twin Cities Area

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$105K/yr - $174K/yr

7+ years exp

Schwan’s Company is a leader in manufacturing and marketing quality foods enjoyed nationwide. The Sr Manager, FSQ Regulatory Compliance will ensure that manufacturing facilities and suppliers meet food safety standards, lead compliance programs, and manage cross-functional teams to safeguard product integrity and consumer safety.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturingRetailWholesale

Responsibilities

Lead compliance across manufacturing and supply chain : Direct activities at CJ Schwan’s manufacturing sites, suppliers, and co-packers to ensure strict adherence to USDA, FDA, FSMA, SFCR, HACCP, SSOPs, and Good Manufacturing Practices, driving continuous improvement in food safety and quality standards

Subject Matter Expert on regulatory programs: Serve as HACCP Coordinator and Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI), providing expert guidance on regulatory requirements, product safety, labeling compliance (USDA/FDA), and special claims to support safe and compliant product development and manufacturing

Regulatory agency liaison and incident leadership: Act as the main point of contact for regulatory agencies including FSIS, FDA, CFIA, and State/Military authorities. Lead corporate recall processes, mock recalls, and crisis management programs to ensure timely, effective responses and continual process enhancements

Cross-functional partnership for product and process compliance: Collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, Procurement, Planning, and R&D teams to provide regulatory expertise for new product launches, specification approvals, ingredient compliance, packaging innovations, and regulatory risk assessments

Proactive regulatory risk management: Monitor and analyze emerging regulatory trends, enforcement actions, recalls, and global food safety risks. Serve as liaison with Scientific & Regulatory Affairs to anticipate impacts and align company strategies with evolving regulatory landscapes

Import/export regulatory leadership: Manage comprehensive compliance programs including Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR), Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP), USDA import permits, and Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) audits. Oversee packaging reviews, documentation, and certifications to ensure smooth global trade compliance

Audit and verification management: Lead regulatory import/export audits and verifications, collaborating with internal teams and external agencies to ensure robust compliance and timely resolution of issues

Team leadership and development : Direct and mentor FSQ team members, fostering alignment with company values and regulatory best practices while building a high-performing compliance culture

Documentation and training oversight: Maintain FSQ documentation systems, including SharePoint and specification controls. Coordinate comprehensive employee training on crisis management, PCQI, regulatory updates, and lessons learned to reinforce compliance awareness and preparedness

Travel: Up to 30% domestic travel

Qualification

HACCP certificationPreventive Controls (PCQI) certificationFood safety regulationsRegulatory audits experienceImport/export complianceDocumentation oversightCrisis managementTeam leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science, Food Safety and Technology, Regulatory Affairs, International Trade, or closely related field

Minimum of 7+ years' experience in a FSQ focused leadership role involving manufacturing food, subject to USDA or FDA inspection, or similar FSQ management role

HACCP and Preventive Controls (PCQI) certification required

Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and programs (FSMA, SFCR, FSVP, USDA (ideally meat, eggs etc), FDA)

Experience supporting regulatory audits and managing import/export compliance