Food Safety and QA Manager Job at PFR Manufacturing Co, Kearny, NJ

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  • PFR Manufacturing Co
  • Kearny, NJ

Job Description

Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager

Greater NYC Metro Area – 2nd & 3rd Shift Oversight

We're hiring an FSQA leader to drive food safety, regulatory compliance, and quality initiatives across a multi-shift production environment. This is a high-impact role supporting both daily operations and strategic compliance—with direct ownership of audit readiness, product quality, and sanitation oversight.

What You’ll Do:

Food Safety & Regulatory

  • Lead implementation and reassessment of the HACCP Plan and related documentation

  • Maintain accurate regulatory records and conduct GMP inspections

  • Ensure full compliance with USDA/FSIS regulations and internal programs (HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, Food Defense, CAPA)

  • Respond to non-compliance reports and manage corrective actions

  • Oversee 3rd-party sanitation partner and internal sanitation processes

Quality & Customer Standards

  • Lead third-party (SQF, customer) audits and facility tours, including CAPA follow-ups

  • Manage quality programs across raw materials, finished goods, and process controls

  • Address customer complaints and provide formal CAPA responses

  • Support shelf-life programs, product trials, and continuous improvement initiatives

Leadership & Culture

  • Lead FSQA team including supervisors, technicians, and sanitation personnel

  • Foster a proactive safety and compliance culture across shifts

  • Monitor departmental spending and align with budget goals

  • Travel up to 20%

What You Bring:

  • USDA/FSIS regulatory experience is required

  • Bachelor’s degree (field of study flexible)

  • 5+ years in a food manufacturing FSQA leadership role

  • Strong understanding of HACCP, GMPs, Food Defense, and related compliance programs

  • SQF or BRC experience preferred

  • Independent thinker with strong decision-making and team leadership skills

You should be proficient in:

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA)
  • USDA Regulations

Job Tags

Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Afternoon shift,

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