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Quality Food Safety Manager (Akron)
Quality Food Safety Manager (Akron)LHH • Akron, OH, US
Quality Food Safety Manager (Akron)

Quality Food Safety Manager (Akron)

LHH • Akron, OH, US
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Quality & Food Safety Manager

Location : Akron, Ohio (onsite, 5 days / week; some travel)

Relocation : Available (companysupported as needed)

Bonus : 15%

Salary : $105,000-$118,000

BYOD : Mobile phone stipend eligible

Make quality your competitive edge.

If youre a datadriven, continuousimprovement leader who loves turning new product ideas into auditready, scalable reality, this role is your platform. Youll own quality systems and commercialization across a fastmoving, USDA / FDAregulated environmentand build a highperforming QA / QC team along the way.

What youll do

  • Lead Quality Systems : Implement, maintain, and continuously improve programs aligned to BRC, HACCP, GMP, and ASQUA standards.
  • Own Commercialization Readiness : Drive crossfunctional validation for new products / technologies (e.g., Assessment III / IV protocols) to ensure launch quality from pilot to scale.
  • Safeguard Compliance : Keep us auditreadypartner closely with Regulatory Affairs on documentation and audits across FDA / USDA frameworks.
  • Build a Strong Team : Coach and develop QA, QC, and Commercialization staff (Managers, Specialists, Technicians) to deepen technical bench strength and leadership capability.
  • Run the Program Like a Business : Set timelines, assess risk, track milestones, and coordinate with R&D, Procurement, Packaging, and Production for flawless execution.
  • Be the Face of Quality : Lead customer audits, commercialization trials, supplier quality initiatives, and support customer sample requestsensuring GMP discipline throughout.

What youll bring

  • Education : Bachelors in Food Science, Quality, Engineering, or related field (Masters preferred).
  • Experience : 5+(ideally 7, but will consider 5) years in food manufacturing or quality assurance , including 3+ years in leadership; strong commercialization track record.
  • Toolbox : Deep knowledge of BRC, HACCP, GMP, ASQUA , plus working command of FDA and USDA regulations.
  • Leaders Mindset : Analytical, decisive, and relentlessly focused on continuous improvement with crisp communication and organization.

    • Nice to have

  • Experience with USDAregulated products and customerfacing commercialization.
  • Familiarity with quality assessment / validation protocols in production environments.
  • Handson exposure to regulatory audits and thirdparty certifications.

    • The details that matter

  • Work arrangement : Onsite, 5 days / week (some travel).
  • Additional Compensation : 15% bonus program / mobile phone BYOD stipend eligible.

    • Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

    👉 Apply now and lets build something exceptional together.

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    Food Safety Quality Manager • Akron, OH, US