Little Leaf Farms · 1 day ago
FSQA Manager
Manchester,TN,US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expLittle Leaf Farms is focused on providing high-quality produce and is seeking an FSQA Manager to oversee their sanitation and quality assurance efforts. The role involves managing food safety standards, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Farming
Responsibilities
Understand and apply Global Food Safety Initiative standards and the company’s chosen GFSI-benchmarked scheme (PrimusGFS)
HACCP planning
Maintain and improve the Food Safety and Quality management system
Manage the facility’s environmental monitoring program, including performing or overseeing microbiological sampling and testing
Perform or oversee routine facility inspections and internal audits for food safety and quality criteria
Oversee FSQA lead position and perform back-up lead duties as necessary
Oversee day-to-day duties of FSQA Lead and Quality Assurance Technicians, which include:
Production Quality Control
Quality checks of raw, work in process, and finished product in the packinghouse
Analyze finished product according to quality parameters
Report to stakeholders on compliance with food safety and quality standards
Facility inspections
Oversee Sanitation Department, which includes Sanitation Supervisor position and sanitation employees
Uphold a high standard for greenhouse and facility cleanliness
Work with Sanitation, Growing and Production personnel to set goals and priorities for sanitation work
Oversee sanitation schedule for facility
Oversee inventory and ordering of sanitation products and supplies
Conduct or assign job training of sanitation personnel
Interact with external parties such as suppliers of goods and services
Manage compliance records, including performing secondary sign-offs as necessary, and reviewing records for completeness
Prepare and improve policies and procedures
Work with managers to enforce food safety and security policies for the facility
Work with managers to create, implement and document corrective actions when deficiencies in processes or conditions are identified
Prepare for external audits or regulatory visits
Occasionally travel to attend professional training events or to visit other company locations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Safety, Agriculture, or a science or engineering subject
Minimum 3 years of experience in food safety and quality management
Strong knowledge of food safety regulations, quality management systems, and industry best practices
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English is ideal
Company
Little Leaf Farms
They are committed to delivering the freshest, best tasting baby greens to New England salad lovers all year round.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$435MKey Investors
The Rise FundBank of AmericaEquilibrium Capital
2022-06-15Series B· $300M
2022-06-15Debt Financing
2021-02-21Debt Financing· $45M
Leadership Team
Paul Sellew
Founder and CEO
Tim Cunniff
Co-Founder
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