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Food Safety & Quality Leader (SQF Practitioner/SQF Audits exp. req.)
Location: near Warminster, PA
Salary: $150,000 - $160,000 Benefits
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Profit Sharing, PTO, Holidays
Job Type: Full-Time | 100% On-Site
Typical Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET
Start Date: ASAP
Travel: None
Sponsorship is not available
Relocation assistance negotiable
Food Safety & Quality Leader (SQF Practitioner/SQF Audits exp. req.) Description
Our client in food manufacturing is seeking a Food Safety & Quality Leader to take ownership of SQF, regulatory compliance, and site-wide food safety programs near Warminster, PA facility. This role is designed for someone with strong SQF, PCQI, and FSMA expertise who wants to expand beyond quality into broader site leadership over time. You will serve as the SQF Practitioner, lead audits and compliance efforts, and partner closely with operations, supply chain, and ownership to strengthen systems and prepare the organization for long-term succession. This is a hands-on, high-impact role with a clear path to overseeing cross-functional departments as you grow into a broader leadership position.
Food Safety & Quality Leader (SQF Practitioner/SQF Audits exp. req.) Responsibilities
• Serve as SQF Practitioner and lead all audit readiness and certification efforts
• Own and maintain FSMA Food Safety Plans (PCQI) and preventive controls, including supply chain
• Lead HACCP, Food Defense, and Food Fraud programs
• Drive QMS, CAPA, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Partner with operations to ensure compliance is embedded in production workflows
• Act as primary liaison with FDA, auditors, and regulatory bodies
• Lead internal audits, mock recalls, and corrective action programs
• Support cross-functional alignment across production, supply chain, and quality
• Gradually expand into broader leadership oversight of departments as scope grows
Food Safety & Quality Leader (SQF Practitioner/SQF Audits exp. req.) Qualifications
• Bachelor of science degree required
• 5 years of food safety & quality experience in manufacturing required
• SQF Practitioner or direct SQF system ownership/audit experience required
• Deep knowledge of PCQI, FSMA preventive controls, and food defense required
• Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel (pivot tables, data analysis), required
• Quality systems (QMS, CAPA, internal audits) experience required
Salary : $150,000 - $160,000