Job Title: Quality Food Safety Team Leader
Location: Richmond, Indiana (Onsite)
Employment Type: Full-Time
The Quality Food Safety Team Leader is responsible for leading plant-level food safety and quality initiatives to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies. This role will oversee food safety programs, sanitation processes, and quality systems while driving continuous improvement and maintaining high product standards.
The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in food safety, strong knowledge of regulatory requirements, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Food Safety & Compliance
- Lead execution and documentation of the Plant Food Safety Program
- Ensure compliance with HACCP, CCP, FDA, and product release requirements
- Manage pest control and sanitation programs
- Oversee foreign material control and CAPA processes
Quality Systems & Audits
- Conduct internal GMP and quality system audits
- Support external and regulatory audits (FDA, USDA, AIB, State)
- Ensure adherence to corporate and plant quality SOPs
- Identify and implement improvements to quality systems and processes
Microbiology & Testing
- Manage microbial sampling plans and environmental monitoring programs
- Ensure compliance with swabbing, testing, and microbiological standards
Continuous Improvement
- Drive quality and food safety improvements across operations
- Analyze data and trends to identify risks and corrective actions
- Enhance product quality, safety, and operational efficiency
Training & Reporting
- Provide food safety training to plant operations teams
- Track, measure, and report plant quality KPIs
- Maintain accurate documentation and reporting standards
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Biology, Food Science, or related field (or Bachelor's + 3 years of additional food safety experience)
- Minimum 3+ years of food safety experience in manufacturing
- Experience managing sanitation and cleaning programs
- Strong understanding of HACCP, GMP, and regulatory compliance
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience
- Certifications: PCQI, HACCP, SQF
- Experience with data tools (Domo, Smartsheets, Minitab)
- Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems
- Background in microbiology or Client manufacturing
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Work Environment
- Onsite role in a manufacturing facility
- Flexible schedule required (including occasional weekends)
- Fast-paced production environment
