Quality Food Safety Team Leader

Location: Richmond, Indiana (Onsite)

Employment Type: Full-Time

The Quality Food Safety Team Leader is responsible for leading plant-level food safety and quality initiatives to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies. This role will oversee food safety programs, sanitation processes, and quality systems while driving continuous improvement and maintaining high product standards.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in food safety, strong knowledge of regulatory requirements, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Food Safety & Compliance

• Lead execution and documentation of the Plant Food Safety Program
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, CCP, FDA, and product release requirements
• Manage pest control and sanitation programs
• Oversee foreign material control and CAPA processes

Quality Systems & Audits

• Conduct internal GMP and quality system audits
• Support external and regulatory audits (FDA, USDA, AIB, State)
• Ensure adherence to corporate and plant quality SOPs
• Identify and implement improvements to quality systems and processes

Microbiology & Testing

• Manage microbial sampling plans and environmental monitoring programs
• Ensure compliance with swabbing, testing, and microbiological standards

Continuous Improvement

• Drive quality and food safety improvements across operations
• Analyze data and trends to identify risks and corrective actions
• Enhance product quality, safety, and operational efficiency

Training & Reporting

• Provide food safety training to plant operations teams
• Track, measure, and report plant quality KPIs
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting standards

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Biology, Food Science, or related field
  (or Bachelor's + 3 years of additional food safety experience)
• Minimum 3+ years of food safety experience in manufacturing
• Experience managing sanitation and cleaning programs
• Strong understanding of HACCP, GMP, and regulatory compliance

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience
• Certifications: PCQI, HACCP, SQF
• Experience with data tools (Domo, Smartsheets, Minitab)
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems
• Background in microbiology or Client manufacturing
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Work Environment

• Onsite role in a manufacturing facility
• Flexible schedule required (including occasional weekends)
• Fast-paced production environment