Food Safety Manager

Recruiting Partner: Bryan Chaffee

Independence, Iowa | Manufacturing | Not Remote | $125,000 to $140,000 | Job ID: 160652

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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Food Safety & QC Manager to lead and maintain all safety and quality control programs at our large-scale dog food manufacturing facility. This role ensures our products meet the highest safety standards and comply with all regulatory and customer requirements.


Food Safety Manager Benefits:

  • Competitive base salary: $120,000–$140,000
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Opportunities for advancement in a growing company

Food Safety Manager Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in food safety or quality assurance in a manufacturing environment
  • Knowledge of FDA, USDA, and AAFCO regulations
  • HACCP and PCQI certification required
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Ability to manage audits, documentation, and cross-functional teams

Food Safety Manager Key Duties:

  • Oversee all food safety, quality control, and sanitation programs
  • Develop, implement, and maintain HACCP and food safety plans
  • Lead internal and external audits; ensure regulatory compliance
  • Investigate and resolve product quality issues or complaints
  • Train and supervise QC staff to ensure accurate and consistent procedures
  • Collaborate with production, R&D, and supply chain teams to maintain product integrity

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

 

JOB ID: 160652

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At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

Bryan Chaffee

Senior Recruiting Partner

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At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.

Bryan Chaffee

Senior Recruiting Partner