Food Safety Manager

Food Safety Manager opportunity available with rapidly growing flexible packaging/plastics company! Base + Bonus (Mexico, MO)This Jobot Job is hosted by: Marcus CurielAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume.Salary: $85,000 - $110,000 per yearA bit about us:We are a flexible packaging company servicing the United States and Canada, and we specialize in polyethylene film extrusion and bag converting. As a customized solution provider and by working through a vast network of distributors, we quickly and efficiently serve many end use markets, including food service, healthcare, agriculture, commercial properties, manufacturing, education, governmental agencies and more. Join our growing team! We offer competitive compensation and benefits.We are growing and looking for a Food Safety Manager to join the team!Why join us?

• Strong company culture.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive employer-paid benefits package.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

Job DetailsKey Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Quality & Food Safety program across the manufacturing operation, ensuring compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.
• Establish, implement, and maintain quality standards, inspection methods, and process controls to ensure product safety, function, and reliability.
• Direct the preparation, documentation, and execution of food safety and quality policies, procedures, and training programs.
• Manage and participate in audits, inspections, and product testing; serve as the lead for external audits (AIB or similar).
• Partner with Operations leadership to identify and resolve recurring quality or safety issues through corrective and preventive actions.
• Oversee data collection, analysis, and reporting to track performance, customer feedback, and process improvements.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to address quality concerns and develop solutions.
• Provide technical support for new product launches, process validations, and final acceptance activities.
• Recruit, train, evaluate, and coach quality personnel; ensure a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and compliance.
• Prepare and maintain all required quality and food safety documentation.
• Support cost-effective operations while upholding strict quality and safety standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a Technical field preferred; equivalent experience (8–10 years in food manufacturing, quality, or food safety leadership) may be considered.
• Strong background in manufacturing/production environments, preferably with experience in food, film extrusion, or packaging.
• Demonstrated success leading food safety programs, including AIB or comparable audits.
• Proven ability to manage teams, train staff, and drive performance.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, ERP systems, and quality management tools.

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