What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Quality Assurance and Safety Manager position at Stampede Culinary Partners?
We are seeking a full-time Food Quality Assurance and Safety Manager to join our team at our Georgia processing plant. This role is critical in ensuring that all USDA regulations, food safety policies, and quality assurance programs are met and maintained.
GREAT PAY
This position earns competitive pay.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- HSA/FSA options
- Short- and long-term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Accident insurance
- Group hospital indemnity insurance
- Pet insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Pension plan after 1 year
- Floating holidays
- Mental health support program
- Employee discounts on meat and veggies
- Event BBQs and recognition programs
- On-site parking and bus route access
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YOUR NEW ROLE AS A FOOD QUALITY ASSURANCE AND SAFETY MANAGER
This is a full-time position with a 40-hour workweek. The schedule is structured to align with plant operations and ensure continuous oversight of food safety and quality programs.
As a Food Quality Assurance and Safety Manager, you will lead and manage safety and quality assurance programs within the plant. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with USDA regulations, HACCP programs, and sanitation protocols. Your role will include conducting audits, maintaining documentation, and being the primary contact for third-party inspections. You will oversee raw material inspections, support new product launches, and manage label approvals. Additionally, you will train employees on food safety policies, troubleshoot quality issues, and collaborate with corporate teams to maintain compliance with product specifications and ingredient requirements.
REQUIREMENTS FOR A FOOD QUALITY ASSURANCE AND SAFETY MANAGER
- 5 years of experience in QA or food safety in meat processing
- Strong knowledge of USDA regulations
- HACCP certification and food safety/handling certifications
- Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
- Experience with labeling software (Label Matrix or similar) and label approval programs (EZ Form or similar)
- Ability to work in cold environments and lift up to 50 pounds
A Bachelor's in Animal Science, Meat Science, or a related field is preferred.
ABOUT OUR FAMILY
Stampede Culinary Partners, Inc. is an innovative protein solutions company that focuses on custom protein development and processing. Our customers include leading restaurants, top retailers, leading food service distributors, home delivery customers, and other emerging segments. The ability to satisfy our mission depends largely on our greatest asset, our employees! Our company culture is built on the expertise and experience of all our employees and driven by the 5 pillars that we hold ourselves to daily: perform passionately, challenge directly and respectfully, commit to teamwork, and embrace innovation.
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to maintaining the highest standards, apply today. Our 3-minute, mobile-friendly initial application makes it easy to get started.
