Food Safety and Quality Manager (Dairy Manufacturing)

Toft Dairy: 3717 Venice Road, Sandusky, OH 44870

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Position Summary

The Food Safety and Quality Manager oversees all food safety, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, laboratory operations, and employee training programs. This position ensures compliance with food safety regulations while supporting product quality, operational excellence, and continuous improvement throughout the facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and oversee Food Safety Plans, SOPs, quality programs, and documentation
• Ensure compliance with FDA, state, local, and company food safety requirements
• Lead internal, customer, and third-party audits
• Serve as the primary contact during external audits and inspections
• Manage food safety, GMP, quality, and compliance training programs
• Investigate customer complaints and implement corrective actions
• Perform microbiological, allergen, environmental, and quality testing
• Monitor plant sanitation, product quality, and regulatory compliance
• Maintain laboratory records, equipment calibration, and testing data
• Manage nonconforming products and root cause investigations
• Order laboratory supplies and maintain laboratory organization
• Partner with production and farm operations to support quality improvement initiatives
• Promote a strong food safety culture throughout the facility

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Food Science, Dairy Manufacturing, or related field preferred
• Food manufacturing experience strongly preferred
• HACCP, GFSI, and/or PCQI experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and quality systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the facility
• Work in production, cooler, freezer, and wet environments
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed

Benefits

• Competitive full-time pay
• Overtime opportunities
• Medical insurance with prescription coverage
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• 401(k) with company match

About Toft Dairy

For more than 125 years, Toft Dairy has proudly served Northern Ohio as Ohio's oldest dairy. Guided by our One Quality, One Team philosophy, we are committed to producing high-quality products while investing in the success of our employees.

Join our team and help uphold a tradition of quality, safety, and excellence.