FreshRealm · 19 hours ago
Manager - FSQA Operations
Tracy, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expFreshRealm is seeking an experienced and proactive FSQA Manager to ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards at their Direct-to-Consumer fulfillment center in Tracy, CA. This role will drive food safety and quality culture, enhance compliance through process optimization, and strengthen leadership capabilities of their team.
B2BB2CE-CommerceFood and BeverageFood Processing
Responsibilities
Oversee quality operations and equipment to ensure conformance to specifications and make or order necessary process or assembly adjustments
Conduct and ensure daily and general audits of FSQA operational activities are carried out. Ensure FSQA continues to deliver and drive the highest standards possible. Serves as the key point of contact during pre-operational checks and day-to-day functions. Discuss inspection results with those responsible for products and recommend necessary corrective actions. Verify product quality and ensure product knowledge
Ensure products are inspected, tested, and measured for conformance to specifications
Manage HACCP and GMP Program to ensure hygiene and good manufacturing practices (GMP) are being used. Provide technical support for the cross-functional teams to ensure a high degree of compliance with company quality and safety policy
Ensure that raw materials, packaging, labels, and final products that do not meet acceptance criteria are rejected or retained
Establish, maintain, and promote good communications with all departments, levels of management, and external representatives as required
Offer mentoring, coaching, and support to new team members, Associates, Team Leads, and Supervisors
Responsible for creating and modifying team member work schedules, adjusting schedules, and granting time off, as appropriate, to ensure effective communications
Responsible for verifying, recording, and driving compliance to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Participate in Daily Management meetings with cross-functional representatives from Maintenance, Safety, and Production
Effectively manage labor resources within the given budgets/targets
Be aware of, and ensure others are aware of, inspections, tours, and visits and that all necessary preparation is carried out. Be the first point of contact for all external quality audits and Government / State agencies
Responsible for the highest level of health and safety for the employees, agency employees, and the consumer. Required to report and complete ‘Accident / Incident’ forms and conduct any necessary investigation, taking measures to prevent additional problems or re-occurrence. Ensure proper training and re-training is conducted as needed
Support transitions from manual and semi-automated compliance systems to engineering controls to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and real-time monitoring
May be required to perform additional duties
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5 years' experience as a Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager working in an FDA regulated establishment
Experience working in a food manufacturing environment applying common processes, procedures, and equipment
Knowledge of food safety regulations, GMPs, HACCP principles, and FSQA best practices
Experience managing FSQA teams and implementing standardized programs
Strong leadership and training skills to develop and upskill FSQA personnel
Strong data analysis skills to identify trends and opportunities
Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skills
Bachelor's degree in Food Safety, Food Science, or Culinary Arts
HACCP certificate required
Preferred
Experience with ready-to-cook fresh food manufacturing business
Experience working in a chilled environment
PCQI and Intentional Adulteration training
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, pet insurance and legal insurance
401(k) with company match that is immediately vested
Company Paid Short Term Disability, Life and ADD insurance
Unlimited paid time off (for salaried positions)
Paid Universal Parental Leave
Opportunities for career growth with a dynamic company that is changing the landscape of fresh meals.
Company
FreshRealm
FreshRealm partners with grocery, convenience, and omni channel retailers to provide ready-to-cook and ready-to-heat meals.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (4)
2024 (1)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$246.6M2022-07-20Series Unknown· $200M
2021-05-25Series Unknown· $32M
2021-05-01Series Unknown· $4.6M
Leadership Team
Michael Lippold
Founder & CEO
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Peter Hajas
Chairman of the Board
Recent News
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