The Food Safety + Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for overseeing and ensuring the highest standards of food safety and quality in the production and distribution of Smoking Goose’s charcuterie.

Key responsibilities include

  • Quality Assurance Program Development: developing, implementing, and maintaining quality assurance protocols, conducting audits, and managing compliance with regulatory requirements

  • Product Development: participating and collaborating in the development and testing of new food products and ensuring new products meet food safety and quality standards

  • Monitoring and Testing: conducting audits, inspections, and risk assessments of food products and production facilities at various stages to ensure adherence to safety and quality specifications, and leading corrective actions if necessary

  • Regulatory Compliance: keeping up to date on relevant food safety regulations and ensuring that all processes and products comply with local, state, and federal laws — this includes maintaining detailed records of quality assurance activities, audits, and inspections, and preparing reports for review by owners and others

  • Incident Management: responding to any food safety incidents and quality issues, conducting investigations, and implementing corrective actions

  • Training and Education: providing staff training on food safety protocols, quality control measures, and best practices

  • Supplier Management: evaluating and monitoring suppliers to ensure they meet food safety and quality standards

  • Continuous Improvement: identifying opportunities for improvement in food safety and quality processes and implementing changes to enhance performance

Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in food science, microbiology, chemistry, or a related field

  • Experience: minimum of 5 years of experience in food safety and quality assurance management

  • Certifications: HACCP, SQF, or equivalent food safety certifications

  • Knowledge: demonstrated in-depth knowledge of food safety regulations, quality assurance methodologies, and industry best practices

  • Skills: strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high level of attention to detail, excellent communication, leadership abilities, and proficiency in using quality assurance software and tools

Compensation

  • Annual Salary starting at $70,000

  • matching 401k

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Paid time off, staff meals, staff discount, and more

Learn more about Smoking Goose at smokinggoose.com

How to apply

  • email cover letter + resume to jobs [at] smokinggoose.com