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Looking for a (On Site) Food Safety Manager in Springfield, Missouri for a reputed RTE, food manufacturing facility who can build a strong team, lead from the front, and keep our operation in top shape under 21 CFR Part 117 (Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food) . About the Client Established - 2020 in Texas, A rapidly growing company led by a renowned Chef and Entrepreneur. Team is dedicated to crafting high-quality packaged products in variety of flavors, while continuously expanding their product portfolio through innovation and perseverance. They proudly serve both direct-to-consumer and B2B markets nationwide. As a part of their continued growth, they’re looking to add another key member to their team—someone ready to roll up their sleeves, bring a proactive, positive attitude, and contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional products and experiences. Key Responsibilities Own and manage the facility’s compliance with FDA 21 CFR 117 , GMP , and FSMA requirements. Maintain effective HACCP , HARPC , and Food Defense programs. Conduct GMP Training and other SOPs as required. Maintain a strong Supplier Assurance Program and ability to spearhead recalls. Build, train, and lead a QA team that delivers — people who take pride in doing things right the first time. Foster a hands-on, accountable culture that values respect, teamwork, and follow-through. Be audit ready and lead all audits, inspections, and certification programs (FDA, customer, and third-party). Stay on top of documentation, daily activity verification . Use data and real-world observations to solve problems at the root cause and prevent them from coming back i.e. open & close CAPA, and CAR for customer complaints. Partner with Production planning, Operations and Maintenance to make sure food safety and quality are built into every step of production. Responsible for ensuring that all plant sanitation requirements are consistently achieved and maintained. This includes overseeing, monitoring, and verifying the effectiveness of cleaning and sanitation activities through both visual inspections and microbiological testing. Qualifications Proven ability to build strong teams, and lead with credibility aka NO NONSENSE LEADERSHIP. Strong sense of knowledge on Thermal & Acidified foods process. Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Engineering, or a related field required. 5+ years of QA experience in food or beverage manufacturing , with 2+ years in a leadership role . Deep working knowledge of FDA food regulations , GFSI (SQF, BRC, etc.) , FSMA , HACCP , and HARPC . PCQI and HACCP certification mandatory. Bi Lingual Preferred (English and Spanish). Seniority Level Mid-Senior level Employment Type Full-time Job Function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology Industries IT Services and IT Consulting #J-18808-Ljbffr MS Cloud Consultancy Services

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