What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Safety and Quality Control Manager position at Eden Green?
Eden Green Technology is seeking a Food Safety & Quality Control Manager to lead and oversee all food safety and quality control activities within our facility. This role will manage the Quality Control Technicians and Food Safety Technicians, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, certification standards, and company policies. The Food Safety Manager will be responsible for maintaining a culture of food safety, conducting audits, overseeing inspections, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented leader with experience in food safety management, regulatory compliance, and team leadership in a food production facility.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Team Management:
- Supervise and provide guidance to Quality Control Technicians and Food Safety Technicians.
- Develop and implement training programs on food safety and quality control procedures.
- Conduct team meetings to review compliance, audit results, corrective actions, and ongoing food safety initiatives.
- Foster a proactive food safety culture throughout the facility.
Food Safety Compliance & Oversight:
- Ensure full compliance with FDA, USDA, FSMA, HACCP, GMPs, and SQF certification requirements.
- Conduct facility-wide food safety risk assessments and implement corrective actions.
- Oversee and validate sanitation procedures to ensure compliance with food safety standards.
- Ensure that all departments maintain proper documentation for traceability and regulatory requirements.
Audits & Inspections:
- Prepare for and lead third-party, customer, and regulatory audits.
- Conduct internal food safety audits and facility inspections to identify risks and non-conformities.
- Work closely with the Director of Food Safety to address audit findings and implement corrective actions.
Quality Control & Traceability:
- Oversee Pack Quality Control Technicians to ensure product quality, packaging integrity, and labeling compliance.
- Validate that traceability records and batch tracking are accurate and up to date.
- Implement and improve food safety protocols related to storage, handling, and transportation.
Sample Collection & Environmental Monitoring:
- Oversee Food Safety Technicians in collecting and testing water, soil, produce, and environmental swabs.
- Review and analyze test results, reporting any food safety concerns to the Director of Food Safety.
- Ensure an accurate and well-maintained inventory of testing and sampling materials.
Training & Continuous Improvement:
- Develop and conduct food safety training sessions for employees.
- Promote and enforce a food safety-first mindset throughout the organization.
- Monitor industry trends and regulatory updates, making recommendations for improvements.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Agriculture, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Experience in food safety, quality assurance, or regulatory compliance in a food production, greenhouse, or controlled environment agriculture (CEA) setting.
- HACCP and SQF certification required (or willingness to obtain).
- Knowledge of FSMA, GMPs, FDA, USDA, and third-party audit requirements.
- Strong leadership and team management experience.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with audit preparation, record-keeping, and corrective action management.
- Ability to work in cold, humid, or high-paced environments as needed.
Pay Band- $60-$70k/annual salary based on experience
Salary : $60,000 - $70,000
