Food Safety and Quality Director

3 days ago


MI United States Kowalski Companies Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Food Safety and Quality Director to join our team at Kowalski Companies. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of food safety and quality across our facilities, while also driving continuous improvement and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement food safety and quality management systems to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Lead the development and maintenance of quality programs that support continuous improvement, internal auditing, CAPA, and FSP compliance.
  • Manage the internal and external auditing programs, ensuring that facilities are always audit-ready.
  • Lead facility food safety team meetings and maintain required documentation.
  • Lead certification audits and GFSI scheme status and requirements.
  • Manage Supplier Approval Programs.
  • Ensure timely corrections are made to all inspection procedures and practices.
  • Train site personnel on proper inspection procedures and practices.
  • Develop and improve Quality Assurance and Food Safety programs.
  • Manage sites Food Safety Library, SSOPs, FSPs, HACCP and other regulatory related documentation.
  • Develop and manage all regulatory training for all plant personnel.
  • Ensure compliance to policies, SOPs, SSOPs, and GMPs.
  • Manage FSP verifications and validations.
  • Develop Food Safety team subordinates.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Safety, or related field with at least 10 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Strong aptitude for data analysis and information reporting.
  • Ability to communicate with all members of the organization and to create standardized methods for project management processes.
  • Problem-solving skills and ability to manage projects and ensure completion.
  • Technical knowledge of food safety/quality procedures and programs, microbial hazards, and sanitation procedures.
  • Working knowledge of GFSI certification standards.
  • Experience with both USDA and FDA regulations.
Work Environment

This is a full-time, in-person position. The demands of the job dictate flexibility in schedule, which can include Saturday work. Exposure to heated, refrigerated, and damp environments. Use of standard PPE required.



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