Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager

Kinsa is recruiting for a: Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager
Location: Connecticut

Mission:
Our client, a producer of premium food items, is looking for a Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager to add to their team. In this role you will be responsible for overseeing food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. This role involves ensuring compliance with all food safety regulations, managing audit readiness, and working cross-functionally with operations, Sales, Marketing and R&D. 

Compensation/Benefits:                                                                            

• Compensation: 120-130k
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid Vacation/Holidays
• Retirement Benefits
• Relocation

What you’ll be responsible for:

• Lead and maintain the facility’s Food Safety and Quality Management Systems, including HACCP, FSMA Preventive Controls, and BRC certification
• Ensure compliance with FDA regulations including thermal processing, record-keeping, and scheduled process validation
• Prepare for FDA, customer, and third-party audits
• Manage and train QA and sanitation teams on GMPs, food safety protocols, and regulatory updates
• Maintain traceability and recall readiness systems
• Conduct root cause analysis and lead corrective/preventive actions
• Collaborate with maintenance and production on hygienic design, product safety, and continuous improvement projects
• Develop and implement Quality programs and policies in collaboration with other functions within the company

Competencies/Culture:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field
• HACCP and PCQ I Certifications
• 5+ Years of progressive leadership experience in a food processing environment
• Experience developing and implementing GFSI Schemes

 Recruiter Information:
Rob Navarro
RobN@kinsa.com