Plant Quality Manager

Cedar's Mediterranean Foods is seeking an experienced Plant Quality Manager with strong food safety and quality leadership experience in a food manufacturing environment to lead quality and food safety operations at one of our manufacturing facilities.This role provides leadership and oversight for all plant-level quality systems including food safety, regulatory compliance, laboratory operations, quality investigations, and corrective action programs. The position leads a team of approximately 50 Quality Control employees and works closely with plant leadership to ensure products meet the highest standards of safety, regulatory compliance, and customer expectations.The Plant Quality Manager will oversee quality operations for a facility of approximately 300 employees, while supporting the broader quality and food safety objectives of Cedar's Mediterranean Foods, a growing organization with approximately 1,000 employees companywideKey ResponsibilitiesPlant Quality & Food Safety LeadershipLead all quality control and food safety programs within the manufacturing facility.Ensure compliance with HACCP, SQF, GMPs, and FDA food safety regulationsMaintain and strengthen food safety systems to ensure regulatory and customer requirements are consistently met.Quality Investigations & Continuous ImprovementLead investigations related to product deviations, quality incidents, customer complaints, and audit findingsPerform root cause analysis and implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)Identify trends and partner with operations leadership to improve processes and prevent recurring issues.Laboratory & Quality OperationsOversee the Quality Control laboratory, ensuring testing procedures, documentation, and verification activities are properly executed.Ensure product testing, environmental monitoring, and sanitation verification programs are performed accurately.Audit & Regulatory ComplianceLead preparation for internal, regulatory, and third-party audits, including SQF and FDA inspectionsEnsure product labeling, documentation, and product specifications comply with regulatory requirements.Lead, develop, and mentor a Quality Control team of approximately 50 employeesPromote a strong food safety culture throughout the plantProvide training on food safety programs, quality procedures, and regulatory requirements.Cross-Functional CollaborationPartner with Operations, Sanitation, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to address quality concerns and implement improvements.Communicate quality performance metrics and trends to plant leadership.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related scientific fieldMinimum 5 years of experience in a food manufacturing plant environmentLeadership experience managing quality or food safety teamsExperience leading large quality teams in a manufacturing environment (20+ employees preferred)Strong knowledge of:HACCPGMPsSQF or other GFSI standardsFDA Food Safety regulationsExperience leading quality investigations and CAPA programsExperience supporting regulatory and third-party auditsStrong leadership, organizational, and communication skills401(k)Employee assistance programFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offVision insuranceWhy Join Cedar's Mediterranean FoodsCedar's Mediterranean Foods is a growing national food manufacturer known for producing high-quality Mediterranean products enjoyed across the country. Our organization employs approximately 1,000 employees companywide, with multiple production facilities focused on delivering safe, high-quality products to our customers.This role offers the opportunity to lead quality operations for a large manufacturing facility while helping drive continuous improvement and food safety excellence.Cedar's Mediterranean Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.J-18808-Ljbffr