Food Safety Manager

Judge Direct Placement is seeking a Food Safety Manager in Cincinnati, OH area! They will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations and personnel of the facility.Responsibilities:Support the Director of Quality Assurance in overseeing daily QA department operations; assume leadership responsibilities as needed to ensure continuity.Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, food safety, and quality programs, including maintaining HACCP, SSOP, GMP, and Biosecurity systems.Manage customer quality interactions, including complaint handling, investigations, reporting, and audit support.Partner with Production and Operations leadership to drive quality improvements, reduce non-compliance, and support cost-reduction initiatives.Lead internal and external audits, including facility, supplier, customer, and food safety audits; ensure corrective actions are completed.Oversee product hold, release, and disposition activities in accordance with regulatory and quality requirements.Coordinate training initiatives, including GMP, HACCP, and food safety training across all shifts.Maintain audit-ready documentation, quality records, and customer-specific program requirements.Support new product launches, special projects, mock recalls, and continuous improvement initiatives.Ensure QA staff are properly equipped and supported; provide supervisory coverage as needed.Requirements:Bachelor's degree requiredPrior USDA and HACCP experienceExperience in trainingExperience in writing programs and procedures, especially in those listed aboveAbility to work independently and can continuously improve the food safety programStrong organizational skillsAuditing experienceExperience in leading other departments towards a goal (audits)Excellent written and verbal communication skillsExcellent problem-solving, decision-making, and planning skillsExcellent multitasking and time-management skillsKnowledge of latest safety laws and regulationsProficient computer skills; Microsoft office

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