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FSQA Manager

Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Brook Park, OH

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$85,000–$100,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Biology, Chemistry, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Work, FDA (Food and Drug Administration), Federal Government, Food Microbiology, Food Production, Food Quality, Food Safety, Food Science, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Organizational Skills, Pest Control, Process Improvement, Product Safety, Product Testing, Quality Assurance, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Process, Safety Systems, Safety/Work Safety, Sanitation, Systems Administration/Management, Team Lead/Manager, Traceability, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Brook Park, OH
POSTED
9 days ago

Title: FSQA Manager
Location: Brook Park, OH
Hire Type: Direct
Compensation: $85,000-100,000
Bonus/ Incentives/ Stock Options: Bonus Eligible 
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k
Must have Skill Set: 

  • Hands-on experience managing food safety systems (HARPC, supplier programs, sanitation, and allergen controls)
  • Proven ability to lead regulatory and third-party audit readiness (GFSI or equivalent certification frameworks)
  • Strong root cause analysis and corrective action implementation experience
  • Leadership capability with the ability to train, influence, and drive a food safety culture

Overview:

A manufacturing organization is seeking a Food Safety & Quality leader to oversee plant-wide compliance programs and ensure all products meet internal standards and applicable local, state, federal, and international food safety regulations. This role serves as the site’s primary authority for food safety systems, regulatory alignment, and quality assurance, while driving continuous improvement and strengthening a strong food safety culture across the facility.

Job Duties: 

  • Lead and maintain all plant food safety and quality systems to ensure compliance with internal requirements and applicable regulatory agencies, including federal, state, local, and international standards
  • Oversee product safety validation processes, including finished goods release and compliance verification
  • Develop, implement, and manage integrated food safety programs such as HARPC, supplier compliance oversight, inspection protocols, and product protection monitoring systems
  • Serve as the facility’s Food Safety Team Lead, driving engagement, training, and continuous improvement initiatives across all departments
  • Manage sanitation, allergen control verification, pest control, and environmental monitoring programs
  • Maintain and support third-party certification programs (e.g., GFSI, Kosher, Halal, FDA-related standards) and audit readiness
  • Lead traceability initiatives, including mock recall and trace exercises
  • Investigate customer complaints and regulatory inquiries, providing accurate technical and compliance-related responses
  • Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions for non-conformance issues
  • Provide technical expertise related to food safety, quality systems, food defense, and regulatory compliance

Qualifications: 

  • 3–5 years of experience in a quality or food safety management role, preferably within a dry food manufacturing environment
  • Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence across all levels of an organization
  • Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions in high-pressure or non-routine situations
  • PCQI certification and Food Defense Coordinator certification required
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis


Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.


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About the Company

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Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:

 

  • Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.

 

  • Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.

 

Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1969
WEBSITE
http://www.sterling-engineering.com