Job Description

Judge Direct Placement is seeking a Food Safety Manager in Cincinnati, OH area! They will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations and personnel of the facility.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Director of Quality Assurance in overseeing daily QA department operations; assume leadership responsibilities as needed to ensure continuity.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, food safety, and quality programs, including maintaining HACCP, SSOP, GMP, and Biosecurity systems.
• Manage customer quality interactions, including complaint handling, investigations, reporting, and audit support.
• Partner with Production and Operations leadership to drive quality improvements, reduce non‑compliance, and support cost‑reduction initiatives.
• Lead internal and external audits, including facility, supplier, customer, and food safety audits; ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Oversee product hold, release, and disposition activities in accordance with regulatory and quality requirements.
• Coordinate training initiatives, including GMP, HACCP, and food safety training across all shifts.
• Maintain audit‑ready documentation, quality records, and customer‑specific program requirements.
• Support new product launches, special projects, mock recalls, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure QA staff are properly equipped and supported; provide supervisory coverage as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Prior USDA and HACCP experience
• Experience in training
• Experience in writing programs and procedures, especially in those listed above
• Ability to work independently and can continuously improve the food safety program
• Strong organizational skills
• Auditing experience
• Experience in leading other departments towards a goal (audits)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and planning skills
• Excellent multitasking and time-management skills
• Knowledge of latest safety laws and regulations
• Proficient computer skills; Microsoft office

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