Sr. Manager, Quality Systems and Regulatory Compliance

we are looking for someone who's not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that's constantly evolving.

The position is located in Boise, ID or Pleasanton, CA TRAVEL

REQUIREMENTS: 50-75%

- Enterprise FSQA Systems & Program Ownership

- Owns the design, standardization, and governance of enterprise FSQA systems, ensuring alignment from corporate standards through site-level execution - Establishes and maintains the framework for core FSQA programs across manufacturing, including:

- HACCP and Preventive Controls - Sanitation and environmental monitoring programs (EMP) - Quality management systems - Traceability and recall readiness

- Ensures programs are scalable, standardized, and effectively implemented across all manufacturing facilities

- Regulatory Compliance & Oversight

- Owns the enterprise manufacturing regulatory compliance framework, translating FDA, USDA, and state requirements into standardized, executable programs - Leads regulatory inspection readiness and supports agency interactions, serving as the central point of coordination for FSQA systems and documentation - Establishes governance to ensure ongoing compliance, audit readiness, and consistent interpretation of regulatory requirements across all plants

- Verification, Validation & System Effectiveness

- Establishes verification and validation processes to ensure FSQA systems and programs are effective, consistently executed, and driving intended food safety outcomes - Drives risk-based program design using environmental monitoring trends, audit findings, and operational data to prioritize resources and mitigate risk - Leads gap assessments, internal audits, and program reviews to identify systemic issues and drive continuous improvement

- Sanitation & Environmental Monitoring Leadership

- Leads the development, standardization, and continuous improvement of sanitation and environmental monitoring programs across all facilities - Ensures effective program design, verification, and trending to proactively identify and mitigate food safety risks - Partners with plant teams to ensure consistent execution and accountability of sanitation and EMP programs

- Data, Systems & Digital Enablement

- Leads FSQA system strategy and optimization, ensuring effective integration, usability, and data integrity across platforms (e.g., SafetyChain, eBacMap, QA Studio) - Oversees enterprise FSQA data governance, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment between systems and reporting - Enables real-time performance visibility and risk identification through strong partnership with analytics and data teams

- Team Leadership & Capability Building

- Leads and develops the Quality Systems & Regulatory Compliance team, including:

- FSQA BI Manager responsible for enterprise data, analytics, and reporting capabilities - FSQA Coordinator responsible for administration and optimization of FSQA systems across all sites

- Builds technical and functional capability across the organization through training, tools, and standardized processes - Establishes clear expectations, accountability, and performance standards for system and program execution

- Plant Integration & Execution

- Partners with plant FSQA and Operations leadership to ensure consistent implementation and execution of standardized FSQA systems and programs - Serves as the bridge between enterprise standards and plant-level execution, ensuring alignment and accountability

- Cross-Functional Leadership

- Partners with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and IT teams to ensure FSQA systems are integrated into broader business processes - Supports enterprise initiatives by embedding FSQA system requirements into operational and technical solutions

- Continuous Improvement & Transformation

- Leads continuous improvement of FSQA systems through standardization, digitization, and process optimization - Supports enterprise FSQA transformation initiatives, including system implementations and modernization efforts

- Deep expertise in HACCP, Preventive Controls, sanitation, environmental monitoring, and quality systems - Strong knowledge of FDA, USDA, and regulatory compliance frameworks - Experience designing and scaling FSQA systems across multiple manufacturing sites - Strong analytical and risk-based thinking with ability to identify systemic issues and drive solutions - Experience leading audit readiness and regulatory inspections - Strong project management and process improvement capabilities - Ability to translate regulatory and technical requirements into standardized, executable programs - Strong cross-functional leadership and influencing skills - High attention to detail and strong documentation discipline - Proficiency in FSQA systems, data tools, and MS Office suite

We believe the successful candidate has these qualifications and experience:

- Education Level: Bachelor's degree in food science/technology, Microbiology, or related field required.

- Experience Level:

- 10-12 plus years of food safety & quality experience in food manufacturing - Strong experience developing and implementing FSQA systems across multiple sites - Demonstrated experience working within both FDA and USDA regulatory environments - Significant experience in sanitation and environmental monitoring program design and execution - Experience leading regulatory inspections, audit readiness, and compliance programs - Prior leadership experience with enterprise or cross-functional responsibilities required

- Competitive wages paid weekly - Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream - Associate discounts - Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!) - Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI

Benefits - Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development - An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

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