FSQ Leader for Food Safety Excellence

1 week ago


Kentwood, Michigan, United States CPS, Inc. (Food & Beverage Division) Full time
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced FSQ Leader to join our team at CPS, Inc. (Food & Beverage Division). This role is responsible for developing and executing food safety and quality assurance processes across all products supplied by the company.

About Us
CPS, Inc. (Food & Beverage Division) values a culture that operates with integrity in every interaction. We strive to anticipate, meet, and exceed customer needs while pursuing excellence through continuous learning and innovation. Our workplace is designed to be enjoyable and integrated into life, fostering teamwork and collaboration throughout the organization.

Position Overview
As the FSQ Leader, you will support various operations and business units to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and customer expectations related to food safety and quality. Your key responsibilities will include:
  • Ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and FSQ management systems to meet federal, state, and local regulations, as well as customer standards.
  • Developing, implementing, and continuously improving the company's Quality Management System (QMS), maintaining required certifications.
  • Collaborating with Operations management to enforce policies, procedures, FSQ standards, safe food handling practices, and sanitation protocols across the facility.
  • Maintaining accurate training and education records related to FSQ, utilizing electronic recordkeeping systems.
  • Overseeing compliance with food safety, quality, and sanitation objectives through monitoring, verification, and auditing of internal/external records, lab results, and employee practices.

Requirements and Qualifications
To succeed in this role, you should have a Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Food Engineering, or a related field. A Master's degree in Food Safety is preferred. At least 5 years of experience in Quality Systems Management is required, along with minimum 3 years of experience in a supervisory role with decision-making responsibilities in a food manufacturing or processing environment. You should also possess strong knowledge of food safety standards, GMPs, HACCP, and GFSI requirements, as well as technical expertise in microbiology and analytical chemistry for product safety decision-making. Proven ability to manage, coach, and develop staff is essential, along with excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities. Additionally, you should be able to collaborate with diverse teams and manage cross-departmental initiatives, possessing strong communication and organizational skills. Finally, you must be able to adapt to changing business needs and priorities.

Estimated Salary: $90,000 - $120,000 per year

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