Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager

Zeigler Bros. Inc. is a respected and growing manufacturer of specialty animal feeds serving the aquaculture, pet, and biomedical research industries worldwide. With continued growth across our operations, we are seeeking an experience Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) Manager to lead and strengthen our quality and food safety programs across multiple facilities.

This is a high-mpact leadership role for a hands-on professional who thrives in a manufacturing environment, values collaboration, and is passionate about producing safe, high-quality products that meet rigorous regulatory and customer standards.

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Director of Nutrition & Quality, the FSQA Manager provides technical leadership, strategic direction, and daily support to the Food Safety & Quality Assurance team and technicians across all facilities. You will play a critical role in developing, implementing, and maintaining robust food safety and quality systems while serving as a key point of contact for customers, auditors, and regulatory agencies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a multi-shift FSQA team across multiple manufacturing facilities
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve FSQA policies, programs, and procedures
• Ensure compliance with all applicable food and feed regulations and company standards
• Establish and maintain controls to ensure the production of safe, consistent, high-quality products
• Serve as the primary quality contact for customers, including audits, complaints, pilot runs, new product launches, and specification changes
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality, operational efficiency, and profitability
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, R&D, and leadership to support business growth

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Food Science, Animal Science, Biological Sciences, or a related discipline (required)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a feed or food processing environment
• Strong preference for experience in dry animal or pet food manufacturing
• At least 5 years of management experience leading a multi-shift FSQA department
• Deep understanding of analytical chemistry, microbiology, and molecular biology as applied to food/feed systems
• Thorough knowledge of regulatory requirements, including FSMA, FDA, USDA-FSIS, and APHIS

Skills & Attributes:

• Proven leader with the ability to inspire, develop, and hold teams accountable
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to prioritize complex initiatives and work independently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for internal and external stakeholders
• Comfortable interacting directly with customers and regulatory agencies
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

This role is based in a manufacturing environment and requires the ability to:

• Work around dust, noise, heat, and cold
• Safely operate in areas with industrial machinery while following PPE and safety protocols
• Walk, stand, climb, and reach on a continuous basis
• Pass a job-related pre-employment physical and drug screening

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

· Day shift

· Monday to Friday

· Pay: $80,000. / annual

Please send resume and letter of interest to hr@zeiglerfeed.com

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

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