Description We are looking for an experienced Food Safety Quality Manager to join our team in Saranac, Michigan. In this role, you will oversee the development and implementation of food safety and quality programs to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented individual with strong leadership skills and a background in food science, quality management, or related fields. Responsibilities: • Manage and implement food safety and quality management systems, including programs for preventive controls, food defense, and crisis management. • Lead and develop the Food Safety and Quality team, including training practitioners and technicians to uphold quality standards. • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, food safety protocols, and facility sanitation standards. • Oversee product disposition decisions in collaboration with the processing and sales teams, ensuring proper handling, rework, or destruction. • Review and approve packaging and labeling to meet animal welfare certifications, organic program regulations, and customer specifications. • Coordinate mock recalls and product withdrawals, acting as the Recall Coordinator to ensure effective execution. • Maintain traceability of all raw materials, packaging, and finished goods within regulatory timeframes. • Evaluate environmental monitoring programs, analyze laboratory results, and implement corrective actions when necessary. • Lead root cause analyses and establish corrective and preventive action plans to address quality issues. • Support the implementation and assessment of feed mill preventive controls and ensure compliance with food safety standards. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field. • Minimum of 5-7 years of supervisory or leadership experience in food safety or quality management. • Strong communication skills to effectively lead teams and collaborate across departments. • Experience in Preventive Controls and training in food defense and food fraud prevention. • Familiarity with prerequisite programs and industry standards such as ISO 9001 or ISO 22000. • Knowledge of organic food production and environmental regulations. • Proven ability to manage purchasing functions and quality management systems. • Experience with food production processes and traceability systems. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .