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Ed Miniat LLC · 1 day ago

FSQA Manager

South Holland, IL, US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$90K/yr - $117K/yr

5+ years exp

Ed Miniat LLC is seeking an FSQA Manager to oversee daily food safety and quality assurance operations. This role ensures compliance with USDA regulations and implements food safety programs while managing audits and collaborating with internal teams and external partners.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingRestaurants

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Serve as the site’s operational Food Safety leader, ensuring compliance with regulatory, customer, and internal requirements

Implement and maintain HACCP plans and prerequisite programs, ensuring proper execution, verification, and documentation

Support the development and maintenance of quality systems ensure compliance with corporate policies, GFSI standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations

Monitor adherence to raw materials, in-process, and finished product specifications; oversee required testing and verification activities

Review and verify daily records and reports to ensure accuracy and completeness

Collaborate with Operations to identify, investigate, and resolve product or process-related quality concerns

Act as the primary contact with USDA inspectors during daily interactions

Track and report on Quality System performance using Key Performance Indicators (KPIs); identify and drive corrective actions as needed

Lead operational audits (internal, second- and third-party), ensuring timely closure of corrective actions

Manage product hold and release processes, including evaluation and documentation of product disposition

Participate in product sensory evaluation panels to monitor product quality and consistency

Monitor and support adherence to SOPs, MOPs, and GMPs across production and QA operations

Conduct routine facility walkthroughs and inspections, including off-site warehouses

Train, mentor, and develop QA staff to maintain operational performance and compliance

Support cross-functional training on food safety and quality systems

Support operational aspects of department spending in line with budgetary expectations

Perform additional duties as assigned to support company and department goals

Assign, oversee, and monitor daily tasks of FSQA team members

Coach, and develop team members through training, feedback, recognition, and corrective action when necessary

Support staffing efforts through hiring, onboarding, and training of new employees

Participate in the company’s performance management processes, including goal setting and evaluations under the guidance of the FSQA Director

Qualification

HACCP certificationUSDA/FDA regulationsGFSI requirementsFood Science degreePCQI certificationQuality Management SystemsDetail orientationTeam leadershipCommunication skillsDecision making

Required

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field, or equivalent experience

Minimum of 5 years of progressive FSQA/food processing experience, including team leadership

Strong knowledge of USDA/FDA regulations and GFSI requirements

HACCP and PCQI certifications required

Proficiency with computer systems and software applications (e.g., Microsoft Office, QMS platforms)

Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to present complex information clearly

Demonstrated ability to make sound, independent decisions under pressure

Benefits

Medical

Vision

Dental

Potential bonus up to 18% (50% personal performance based & 50% company performance)

Profit sharing (which feeds retirement) at a minimum of 3% annually

120 hours PTO in the 1st 12 months

Company

Ed Miniat LLC

Miniat, part of the Miniat Family of Companies, is located in South Holland, IL.

Founded in 1896

South Holland, Illinois, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.miniat.com

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