Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager Job at Reach Recruiting, De Soto, KS

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  • Reach Recruiting
  • De Soto, KS

Job Description

✨ Join a Collaborative, Quality-Driven Manufacturing Team
📍 Based in Kansas

We’re a SQF Level 2-certified food manufacturing facility with a strong team culture, long-tenured employees, and hands-on leadership. This is a great opportunity for someone who leads from the floor, not the office—and is ready to take a thriving QA program to the next level.

✨ Why You’ll Love It Here:

  • 401(k) + Company Match — invest in your future with confidence

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance — comprehensive coverage for you and your family

  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) — plan for health and childcare expenses

  • Life Insurance — peace of mind for what matters most

  • Paid Time Off — recharge with vacation and personal days

  • Employee Assistance Program — support for you and your household

  • Referral Bonus Program — bring great people and get rewarded!

  • On-site chef-prepared lunch every Friday

  • Team-oriented environment with strong internal promotion track record

Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager
We’re seeking a proactive, people-driven FSQA Manager to lead the Quality Assurance and Sanitation departments. This is a key leadership role with high visibility, designed for someone who thrives in a hands-on environment and is passionate about building a strong food safety culture.

🏆 What You’ll Do:

  • Supervise and develop FSQA and Sanitation team members, including hiring, training, reviews, and accountability

  • Be a visible floor leader, coaching team members and reinforcing a culture of food safety

  • Own and maintain compliance programs: FSMA, HACCP, SQF, SSOPs, HARPC, and more

  • Lead internal audits and prepare for third-party inspections

  • Investigate quality failures, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions

  • Collaborate with Production and R&D teams to support testing and continuous improvement

  • Oversee sanitation operations and improve systems and standards

  • Serve as a liaison with external auditors, inspectors, and vendors

✅ What You Bring:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field preferred

  • 10+ years of FSQA/QA experience in food manufacturing, including team management

  • Recall experience required

  • Proven ability to lead, hold teams accountable, and drive results

  • Knowledge of industry certifications (SQF, BRC, ISO 22000, etc.)

  • Strong grasp of FDA regulations and food safety best practices

  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

Job Tags

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