What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head of Food Safety and Quality Assurance position at Fulcrum Search Services?
Job Overview
Fulcrum Search Services is seeking an experienced Head of Food Safety and Quality Assurance to join our client, a leading food manufacturing company. As a key member of the leadership team, you will be responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality assurance, sanitation, and regulatory functions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute strategic quality initiatives, policies, and procedures.
- Lead a dedicated team to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements, including FDA, USDA Organic, Kosher, Halal, and SQF certifications.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to uphold quality standards throughout the product lifecycle.
- Leverage data analytics to inform decision-making and optimize processes.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field.
- Minimum of 10 years in quality assurance/quality control within the food & beverage manufacturing industry, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, regulatory requirements, SQF, and USDA Organic, Kosher, Halal certification.
