Lipman Family Farms · 1 week ago
FSQA Manager
Quincy, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expLipman Family Farms is the largest open-field tomato grower in North America, providing fresh produce and value-added solutions. The FSQA Manager will establish FSQA policies and procedures, lead food safety and quality assurance functions, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
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Hiring Manager
Rosemary Barrientos
Responsibilities
Establish and manage FSQA KPI’s in a manner which helps elevate awareness of progress and opportunities for improvement with facility leadership and National FSQA
Develops, documents, and implements FSQA procedures for all products
Identity and Report Issues: Observe food safety practices at facility, identify risks and areas of non-compliance, and promptly review findings with facility leadership and develop action plans for corrective actions
Provides leadership and become an active member of all facility projects to ensure FSQA concerns are identified and addressed early
Maintains open communications with National FSQA, plant management, and sales staff to ensure each are aware of any potential FSQA related concerns with product or product requirements and specifications
Work with National FSQA supplier approval team to ensure all raw material and packaging used are met company supplier approval standards
Sanitation & Environmental Monitoring: establish SSOP’s and provide guidance on sanitation practices within facility that ensures effective cleaning, pest control, and overall hygiene. Manage and evaluate environmental monitoring programs with a continuous improvement mindset that will help identify and mitigate food safety risks
Provide Ongoing Training and Support: Deliver food safety training to facility teams, ensuring consistent interpretation and application of food safety protocols, and corrective actions needed to maintain compliance
Monitor and Track Compliance: Track the implementation of corrective actions and monitor their effectiveness to ensure continued compliance with food safety regulations
Gatekeeper off all customer, GFSI and regulatory audits and inspections
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in food science, Public Health, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
3-5 years of experience in food safety auditing, quality assurance, or food safety supervisory experience within food manufacturing or the fresh produce industry
Strong understanding of GFSI standards (e.g., SQF, BRC, FSSC 22000) and FDA FSMA regulations
Experience with sanitation practices in food manufacturing facilities (CIP, COP) and managing environmental monitoring programs
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a hands-on approach to FSQA compliance
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide clear feedback and training to facility teams
Ability to walk, kneel, climb, and lift to 50 pounds as needed during facility inspections
Preferred
Experience in Thermal processing (kettle cooking, aseptic processing)
Preferred certifications: PCQI, SQF practitioner, Better Process Control School, Certified Food Scientist
Bilingual in Spanish and English is preferred, with the ability to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking teams
Company
Lipman Family Farms
Lipman Family Farms is a largest field tomato grower in agricultural service.
1001-5000 employees
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