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Senior Manager of Quality and Food Safety

FedUp Foods
Wilmington, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 2/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/15/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Location : Wilmington, NC (with travel required between facilities)

Are you ready to lead the charge in ensuring top-quality products while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement? At FedUp Foods, we're looking for a passionate and experienced leader to drive our quality and food safety programs across multiple facilities. Join a rapidly growing company committed to innovation, sustainability, and making a positive impact on both our team and our products.

Who We Are

FedUp Foods is a dynamic, rapidly growing functional beverage manufacturer and one of the nation's early producers of kombucha through the Buchi brand. As one of the largest functional beverage manufacturers in America, we are dedicated to providing high-quality, organic products for top global retailers. At FedUp Foods, we fuel the growth and success of open-minded, collaborative, and passionate individuals who thrive on teamwork, creativity, and continuous learning.

As a proud benefit corporation, we prioritize People as one of our core pillars. We strive to ensure every employee feels welcomed, valued, and empowered by fostering a collaborative and adaptable community. We provide growth opportunities and create a supportive environment for both personal and professional success.

Our Values

Agility | Collaboration | Communication | Lifelong Learning | Community | Gratitude

Position Summary

We are seeking a Senior Manager of Quality and Food Safety to oversee and manage quality assurance and food safety programs across multiple facilities. This role ensures the production of safe, high-quality products that meet both regulatory and customer expectations. You will lead and mentor Quality Managers at each plant, ensuring alignment with operational goals and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and oversee all quality and food safety programs across multiple facilities.
  • Supervise and mentor Quality Managers at each plant, promoting accountability and improvement.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards, including HACCP, FSMA, GMPs, and SQF.
  • Support and lead SQF audits, internal and external audits, and manage corrective actions.
  • Develop and maintain quality and food safety documentation and reporting systems.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to launch new initiatives while maintaining compliance.
  • Lead risk assessments and implement strategies to mitigate food safety hazards.
  • Address food safety and quality concerns promptly and lead Corrective Action / Preventive Action (CAPA) processes to resolution.

Required Skills and Experience

  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in quality assurance and food safety within food or beverage manufacturing, including 3 years in a leadership role.
  • Expertise in HACCP, GMPs, FSMA, and SQF standards.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach and develop teams.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
  • Proven experience managing quality and food safety programs over multi-plant operations.
  • Certification in HACCP and SQF Practitioner required; additional certifications such as PCQI and ISO 22000 are a plus.
  • Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related field.
  • Work Environment

  • Ability to travel between facilities up to 50%, especially during audits and facility launches.
  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs as needed.
  • Why Join Us?

    At FedUp Foods, we believe in creating an environment where employees can thrive both professionally and personally. We offer :

  • Health Insurance (company pays 80-90% of individual premium)
  • Group Term Life Insurance (100% paid by the company)
  • Vision and Dental Coverage
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability (100% company-provided)
  • Long-Term Disability (50% company-paid)
  • Accident Insurance
  • 401k with Employer Match
  • 8 Paid Holidays
  • PTO and Sick Time
  • Join Us

    We are excited to welcome a passionate and experienced Senior Manager of Quality and Food Safety to our team. If you are a forward-thinking, detail-oriented leader with a commitment to food safety and quality, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and help us shape the future of functional beverages!

    FedUp Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

    Please be advised that as part of our employment process, we conduct background checks on all prospective employees. This may include verification of your employment history, educational background, criminal record, and other relevant information.

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