Oakhouse Bakery · 1 week ago
SQF Program and Regulatory Compliance Manager (Bakery FSQA)
Madison, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$110K/yr - $120K/yr
8+ years expOakhouse Bakery is seeking a SQF Program and Regulatory Compliance Manager to lead food safety and quality assurance efforts in their commercial bakery. The role involves ensuring compliance with FDA and DATCP standards, managing a team of quality professionals, and developing robust food safety plans and processes.
BakeryFood and BeverageManufacturingRecipesWholesale
Responsibilities
Safeguard product integrity across a commercial bakery producing certified goods (USDA Organic, OU Kosher, Gluten-Free, Non-GMO, Rainforest Alliance)
Champion an SQF-ready site and ensure compliance with FDA 21 CFR, DATCP, and customer standards
Develop people and processes—leading 8 Quality professionals and overseeing a 21-person Sanitation team
Food Safety Plan ownership (HACCP/Preventive Controls): hazard analysis, CCP/CP monitoring, verification, continual improvement
EMP leadership: environmental monitoring strategy, trend analysis, and corrective action
Allergen management and sanitation verification with robust positive release
Audit excellence: lead internal/external audits, manage regulatory inspections, and serve as the primary customer/certifier contact
Cross-functional partnership with Operations, Maintenance, R&D, and Supply Chain to ensure strong controls, documentation, and risk-based decisions
Training engine: GMPs, allergens, food defense—driving comprehension and application on the floor
Performance storytelling: complaints, audit outcomes, and swab trend metrics communicated to senior leadership
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related—or equivalent experience
8+ years in FSQA with 5+ years leading teams in manufacturing
Demonstrated strength in audit management and timely, effective responses
Working mastery of SQF/GFSI, FDA 21 CFR, allergen controls, and EMP best practices
Analytical, decisive, and persuasive—excellent communicator and trainer
Hands-on leadership with flexibility to support off-shift training, investigations, and audits
Preferred
HACCP, PCQI, and SQF practitioner background strongly desired
Spanish bilingual a plus
Company
Oakhouse Bakery
Oakhouse Bakery is a food production company that operates on contract manufacturing of baked food products.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase