FSQA Director
Wholestone Farms - Fremont, Nebraska, us, 68026
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Director of Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) Reports To:
VP of Technical Services Position Summary The Director of FSQA leads food safety, quality, and compliance initiatives across multiple facilities. This role develops and implements strategic programs, fosters a strong food safety culture, ensures regulatory compliance (USDA and customer standards), and provides leadership to the FSQA team. Qualifications Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Animal Science, or related field, or equivalent experience 5+ years of industry experience (3+ years in a supervisory role required) USDA product experience required; lab experience preferred Bilingual ability preferred Skills: Strong written and verbal communication across all organizational levels Problem-solving and critical thinking Proficiency in quality data systems and compliance platforms Solid understanding of food safety regulations and statistical quality control Computer & Math Skills: Ability to analyze data, perform calculations, and interpret graphs/statistics Language: Fluent in the language of the primary cultural group Ability to interpret technical documents and write business correspondence Key Responsibilities Lead and oversee all FSQA, sanitation, animal welfare, and lab activities Develop, implement, and manage food safety and quality programs Promote food safety culture across departments and facilities Respond to USDA, customer, and external compliance concerns Guide the FSQA team in achieving operational excellence Handle customer complaints and follow-up protocols Conduct internal audits and ensure regulatory compliance Provide FSQA responses for external communication Conduct and report on meat quality testing Travel up to 25% Other duties as assigned Supervisory Duties Hire, train, and mentor FSQA staff Manage schedules and workloads Lead succession planning and identify emerging leaders Ensure team compliance with all regulations and policies Physical & Work Environment Requires regular sitting, standing, bending, typing, and lifting up to 25 lbs. Work may involve exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and airborne particles Moderate noise and frequent interruptions expected Seniority level
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