Sr. Manager of FSQ Programs - Schwan's Company

Schwan’s Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle brand CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leader in manufacturing and marketing quality foods enjoyed nationwide. We have beloved brands like Red Baron®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Villa Prima™ and Freschetta® pizzas; bibigo®, Pagoda® Asian-style snacks and we can’t forget Mrs. Smith’s® and Edwards® pies! We bring families and communities together through great food. Join our team and see the opportunities are real, and the sky is the limit; this isn’t just a job, it’s a seat at the table! We are hiring a Sr. FSQ Programs Manager to work within one hour of any of our 17 national food production plants. In this role, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, maintaining and continuously improving the corporate Food Safety and Quality (FSQ) management system, to ensure food safety, quality and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities: + Lead upgrades to the FSQ management system, through standardization and industry benchmarking, to drive a food safety and quality culture throughout the organization, and in line with business needs. + Lead teams to deliver on the FSQ strategy, providing expertise to appropriate functions and locations. Manage, coach and develop a team of quality experts to improve corporate quality programs, ensuring compliance with Schwan’s policies and procedures and adherence to external food safety/regulatory requirements. + In depth analysis and report of FSQ performance and system effectiveness. Understand internal and external food safety & quality processes, identify FSQ issues, trends, and opportunities with the purpose of driving continuous improvement. + Develop and report quality KPIs, applying understanding of the impact of KPIs to the business. + Utilize and critically evaluate data from a variety of sources to identify root cause and lead teams towards resolution. + Partner with technical groups e.g. Sanitation, FSQ systems, IT, integrated work systems to ensure processes and systems enable the execution of FSQ programs. + Create an environment of learning, provide hands-on support and guidance to the organization during the implementation of FSQ initiatives to drive a culture of consistency and continuous improvement. Facilitate communities of practice on FSQ related topics. + Coordinate annual employee training programs for Good Manufacturing Practices, Internal Audits, and other food safety quality topics as necessary. + Lead corporate internal audit program, review corrective actions, and follow up actions. Travel Requirements: 50-60% Qualifications: Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science, Food Safety and Technology or a closely related field OR Masters Degree in Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science, Food Safety and Technology or a closely related field. Years of Related Experience: 5+ years of experience as FSQ Manager for a facility manufacturing food subject to USDA or FDA inspection or similar FSQ management role (assuming you have a 4-year degree) With a qualifying Masters Degree, 3+ years of experience as an FSQ Manager for a facility manufacturing food subject to USDA or FDA inspection, or similar FSQ management role. + Proficient in project management and quality management systems. + Ability to travel approximately 50%. + Strong understanding of food safety, HACCP, and food regulatory requirements. + Strong skills in planning, leading and conducting internal audits. Proficient in SQF standard or other GFSI Certification. + Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents, including professional and technical standards. + Strong skills on RCA, CAPA and problem-solving techniques. + Good knowledge of statistics and interpretation of experimental data. Basic knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) applications. + Strong people management and coaching skills. + Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing and leading cross-functional teams. The base salary range for this position is $104,625 to $174,375 annually with eligibility for a 20% annual incentive bonus that is based on organizational performance. The pay range represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to education, skills, work experience, certifications, geography etc. As such, starting pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range. Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a strong foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, and wellbeing support programs. The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected class. #LI-EH1