Food Safety Quality Manager

Join the movement! Erewhon market is trailblazing in the health and wellness industry, and we’re rapidly expanding! Our culture comes from unstoppable leaders, inspiring staff, and the best food and wellness products on the planet. 10 locations and growing.

What We Offer

• $85,0000 - $105,000 / year (based on experience)
• 50% off organic meals daily
• 20% off in-store purchases
• Bonuses and sales rewards (for some departments)
• HUGE opportunities for career growth
• 401k with 4% match, Paid Vacation, Health Benefits and much more…
  
  

The FSQA Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing food safety and quality assurance programs of a 24/7 production commissary facility. This role ensures compliance with regulatory standards, industry best practices, and customer requirements while driving continuous improvement in food safety and product quality.

What You Will Do

• Monitor and verify activities to ensure that all products going out of our commissary facility meet food safety standards in addition to quality standards.
• Prepare and present detailed reports on food safety and quality metrics.
• Work closely with Production, Managers/Directors and Human Resources on any food safety or compliance issues.
• Ensure that operations comply with federal, state, local, customer and company Food Safety policies and regulations.
• Conduct routine audits and inspections to ensure compliance with HACCP standards.
• Ensure proper logging, swabbing, testing, general sanitation, and adherence to strict food safety protocols.
• Manage, train and educate facility staff members on regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Develop, implement and enforce food safety standards, policies, and programs including regulatory audits, food safety training programs, SOP’s and standardized work instructions.
• Manage supplier approval programs and ensure compliance with vendor quality standards.
• Lead the team in crisis management and product recall scenarios.
• Collaborate with production and operations teams to identify and address quality and safety concerns.
• Flexible and able to work under pressure to include very tight deadlines and multiple projects.
• Other duties as assigned by management.
  
  

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field.
• 7 years of experience in food safety, quality assurance, or a related field, with at least 2 years in a managerial role overseeing large scale production facilities.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, SQF, or other food safety certification programs.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience with regulatory agencies and compliance standards (FDA, USDA).
• Ability to analyze data and implement strategic improvements.
  
  

Erewhon has many opportunities for career development and growth as we expand across Southern California with ten current stores (Beverly Hills, Calabasas, Culver City, Grove (Fairfax), Pasadena, Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, Silver Lake, Studio City, and Venice).

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Erewhon Market is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, veteran status, disability, history of disability or perceived disability, and per the Fair Chance Ordinance will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the ordinance.

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