Senior Food Safety & Quality Program Manager

Job Title: Senior Food Safety and Quality Program Manager

Department: Compliance

Location: can be located on any farm

Reports To: Senior Director of Compliance

Job Type: Full Time

Travel: 20%-30%

Compensation: starting salary $90,000-$111,000 based on experience 

 

 

Job Summary

 

The Senior Food Safety and Quality Program Manager supports the development, coordination, and continuous improvement of food safety and quality programs across all Versova food processing and feed manufacturing facilities. This role helps ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as customer, third-party, and industry standards, using HACCP, GMP, and other recognized methodologies. The Senior Food Safety and Quality Program Manager partners closely with local Food Safety and Compliance Teams, Operations, Feed Mill Management, and Human Resources to maintain programs that protect product integrity, reduce food safety risks, and support successful audit outcomes.

 

Essential Job Functions

• Develop, implement, and maintain food safety and quality programs that meet company, federal, state, customer, and third-party standards (FDA, USDA, SQF, state regulators, etc.).
• Coordinate and support food safety training, creating clear and easy-to-understand materials for employees and compliance teams.
• Monitor sanitation practices and help ensure processes are followed to reduce food safety risks.
• Conduct internal audits, gap assessments, and routine program reviews; document findings and support corrective actions.
• Assist sites and local food safety teams with preparation for external audits and inspections and communicate audit expectations.
• Maintain accurate documentation, ensure programs remain current with regulatory and customer requirements, and track food safety KPIs and trending data.
• Review food safety data with compliance and operations teams to identify opportunities for improvement in GMPs, product holds, validations, and other key processes.
• Support investigations of customer complaints, nonconformities, and risk assessments; recommend and implement program modifications.
• Oversees traceability program, third party portals and audits for co-op marketing purposes as it relates to identity preserved certifications (i.e. UEP, etc.).
• Partner with feed mills to develop and monitor feed safety programs, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
• Serve as a contact for customer and regulatory communications related to food safety and quality and help maintain productive relationships with USDA/FSIS, FDA, and state agencies.
• Other duties as assigned

 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 4+ years of related experience in food safety, compliance, manufacturing, or quality assurance.
• Understanding of HACCP, GMP, and applicable food safety regulations.
• HACCP certification (or ability to obtain).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general documentation tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting internal or external food safety audits.
• Knowledge of feed safety programs and/or agricultural production environments.
• Familiarity with SQF, FDA, USDA, and state regulatory requirements.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple sites and teams.

Work Environment

This role requires routine travel. Work may occur in both office and food/feed manufacturing environments with exposure to varying temperatures, dust, and typical plant conditions. Physical requirements include the ability to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods, conduct on-site assessments, and navigate production areas safely. The position requires adaptability and the ability to support multiple food safety priorities across diffe