Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) Manager

As a longstanding pillar of quality and taste since our inception in 1892, Klosterman has continuously delivered fresh, delicious bread and baked goods to communities across the Midwest. Our commitment to excellence, combined with a passion for crafting products that delight our customers, has fueled our growth and success over the years. At Klosterman, we embrace our company mission: "Bake it safe, make it better, serve it proudly together."

We are currently seeking dedicated individuals to join our team and contribute to our legacy of baking excellence. If you're ready to be part of a dynamic company with a rich history and a bright future, we invite you to explore our available opportunities and become a part of the Klosterman family, where tradition meets innovation in the world of baked goods.

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Description
FSQA MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES
The FSQA Manager has the overall responsibility of the Quality Assurance Department. The FSQA Manager will operate the Quality Assurance Department with the company goals of safe, quality food top of the mind while achieving the financial goals of Klosterman Baking Company. The FSQA Manager will ensure customer specifications are met through the development of our finished product by complying with all laws, policies and standards governing food safety and quality.

• Validates quality processes and quality attributes; measures production; documents evidence; determines operational and performance qualification; updates quality assurance procedures.
• Maintains and improves product quality by completing product, company, system, compliance, and surveillance audits; investigates and analyzes trends of customer complaints.
• Conducts audits of facilities, suppliers, and vendors.
• Manages a food safety team, organizes its work, and ensures relevant training and education of the food safety team members.
• Ensures that the food safety management system is established, implemented, maintained, and updated; and reports to the organization's top management on the effectiveness and suitability of the food safety management system
• Prepares Food Safety, HACCP, and other management review meetings
• Reports and takes necessary action to prevent food safety, legality, and quality problems from occurring.

Benefits

• Medical and Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401k
• Life Insurance and Long Term Disability (Company Paid!)
• Upbeat and positive work environment
• Advancement Opportunities

Job Type: Full-time

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person

Requirements
Requirements
3-5 years of food manufacturing management experience preferred
THE BELOW CERTIFICATIONS ARE PREFERRED

• SQF practitioner
• HACCP certification
• PCQI certification
• Bachelors Degree in Food Science or related field preferred
• Required to purchase slip-resistant shoes prior to start date
• Oversee sanitation -understanding of cleaning practices and procedures
• Developing SOP's and programs
• GFSI background
• Root cause and Corrective actions
• FDA/USDA (experience with inspections)

Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Benefits
Benefits

• Medical and Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401k
• Life Insurance and Long Term Disability (Company Paid!)
• Upbeat and positive work environment
• Advancement Opportunities

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $85,000 - $100,000