Food Safety and Quality Manager (Dairy Manufacturing)

Toft Dairy: 3717 Venice Road, Sandusky, OH 44870

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Position Summary

The Food Safety and Quality Manager oversees all food safety, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, laboratory operations, and employee training programs. This position ensures compliance with food safety regulations while supporting product quality, operational excellence, and continuous improvement throughout the facility.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain and oversee Food Safety Plans, SOPs, quality programs, and documentation
Ensure compliance with FDA, state, local, and company food safety requirements
Lead internal, customer, and third-party audits
Serve as the primary contact during external audits and inspections
Manage food safety, GMP, quality, and compliance training programs
Investigate customer complaints and implement corrective actions
Perform microbiological, allergen, environmental, and quality testing
Monitor plant sanitation, product quality, and regulatory compliance
Maintain laboratory records, equipment calibration, and testing data
Manage nonconforming products and root cause investigations
Order laboratory supplies and maintain laboratory organization
Partner with production and farm operations to support quality improvement initiatives
Promote a strong food safety culture throughout the facility

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required; Food Science, Dairy Manufacturing, or related field preferred
Food manufacturing experience strongly preferred
HACCP, GFSI, and/or PCQI experience preferred
Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and quality systems
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and within a team environment

Physical Requirements

Lift up to 50 lbs.
Stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the facility
Work in production, cooler, freezer, and wet environments
Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed

Benefits

Competitive full-time pay
Overtime opportunities
Medical insurance with prescription coverage
Dental, vision, and life insurance options
Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
401(k) with company match

About Toft Dairy

For more than 125 years, Toft Dairy has proudly served Northern Ohio as Ohio's oldest dairy. Guided by our One Quality, One Team philosophy, we are committed to producing high-quality products while investing in the success of our employees.

Join our team and help uphold a tradition of quality, safety, and excellence.

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