CJ Schwan's, 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!

Our brand-new, 700,000-square-foot Asian-style food manufacturing facility in Sioux Falls, SD, is taking shape — and we're ramping up hiring for key roles. This is your chance to be part of something from the ground up. We're building a strong, experienced team ready to bring this new site to life and shape its future together.Relocation assistance available.

Join Our Team as a Sr Food Safety & Quality Manager!

Responsibilities:

Lead food safety and quality programs at the facility, suppliers, and co-packers, ensuring compliance with USDA, FDA, FSMA, HACCP, SSOPs, and GMPs; serve as on-site recall coordinator.
Oversee product specification approvals, daily cuttings, and SPC program execution to maintain consistent quality.
Act as primary contact for regulatory agencies (FSIS, FDA, military, state), managing audits, inspections, and issue resolution with plant and corporate support.
Investigate and resolve customer food safety and product quality issues, coordinating corrective actions with cross-functional teams.
Plan, coordinate, and deliver employee training programs on GMPs, HACCP, and other food safety and quality topics.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product consistency, operational efficiency, and plant performance metrics.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science, or related field; Master's preferred.
5+ years of relevant experience, preferably with Quality Engineering background.
HACCP and Preventive Controls certification required.
Working knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods.
Strong analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills.
Proven leadership, team management, and delegation abilities.

Compensation and Benefits:

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 educations, 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, 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.

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Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s degree (U.S. or foreign equivalent) in Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science, Food Safety and Technology or a closely related field. For candidates with a qualifying Bachelor’s degree - five years of experience as FSQ Manager, Regional FSQ Manager, FSQ Supervisor, Quality Assurance Supervisor, Corporate Quality Regional Manager, and other similar Food Safety and Quality Management positions for a facility or facilities or corporate manufacturing food subject to USDA or FDA inspection with at least one year in a Regional FSQ Manager, Senior Food Safety and Quality Scientist, Corporate Quality Regional Manager or similar senior level FSQ management position for a food manufacturer or maker. All experience can be gained in the same 5 year period.

Master's degree (U.S. or foreign equivalent) in Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science, Food Safety and Technology or a closely related field. For candidates with a qualifying Master’s degree; three years of experience as an Food Safety Quality (FSQ )Manager, Senior Food Safety and Quality Scientist, Regional FSQ Manager, FSQ Supervisor, Quality Assurance Supervisor, Corporate Quality Regional Manager, and other similar Food Safety and Quality Management positions for a facility or facilities or corporate manufacturing food subject to USDA or FDA inspection with at least one year in a Regional FSQ Manager, Senior Food Safety and Quality Scientist, Corporate Quality Regional Manager or similar senior level FSQ management position for a food manufacturer or maker. All experience can be gained in the same 3 year period.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: HACCP/Preventive Controls Certification. Strong technical skills in area of focus(microbiology and/or chemistry) with ability to interpret general technical and scientific results and performanalytical tests. Sound mathematical and basic food science understanding. Strong understanding of food safety,HACCP, and basic food regulatory requirements. Working knowledge of basic quality control and quality assuranceprograms and concepts. Good knowledge of statistics and interpretation of experimental data. Basic understanding ofthe manufacturing environment and production operation. Basic knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC)applications. Strong analytic and project management skills. Strong computer skills and ability to learn technicalsoftware. Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of programs with strong Excel skills. Proven people management anddelegation skills. Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with demonstrated influencemanagement skills. Strong technical and business writing skills. Strong presentation and leadership skills. Strong technical and business writing skills. Comfortable in small group and large group settings. Detail- oriented, takeinitiative, and ability to work with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment. Ability to develop positiverelationships and work cross functionally.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the job. An individual must be able to perform all ofthe duties and responsibilities listed in a fully competent manner to be considered successful in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individualswith disabilities to perform essential duties and responsibilities.

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