Food Safety & Quality Manager, Food Production, Botkins

Agrana Fruit is the world market leader and leading ingredient supplier of fruit preparations in one of the fastest growing segments in the food industry. We specialize in the custom development of stabilized fruit preparations for the refrigerated & frozen dairy, bakery and food service industries. Every 3rd cup of yogurt worldwide contains fruit from Agrana!

The Food Safety & Quality Manager is responsible for leading the food safety and quality assurance programs at our Botkins manufacturing facility. This role ensures compliance with all regulatory, customer, and internal standards while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and food safety excellence.

Key Accountabilities

·       Maintain and manage the Food Safety & Quality Management System (FSQMS) to meet certification standards (e.g., FSSC 22000, ISO 9001).

·       Ensure daily FSQMS activities align with AGRANA's food safety and quality strategies.

·       Lead and develop a highly-trained quality assurance team to ensure accurate product testing and compliance.

·       Oversee internal audits, third-party audits, and ensure compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.

·       Facilitate root cause investigations and implement corrective actions for process deviations and customer complaints.

·       Support new product development (NPD) to ensure quality standards are met during product launches.

·       Communicate food safety and quality performance through regular reports and presentations.

·       Ensure implementation of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and food safety programs across the plant.

Position Requirements

·       Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field.

·       5+ years of experience in food manufacturing quality assurance or food safety.

·       Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, FSMA, SQF or BRC standards.

·       Experience with regulatory audits and customer inspections.

·       Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

·       Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality management systems.

Position requires working onsite in Botkins, Ohio.

Agrana Fruit offers a competitive salary and provides an excellent benefits package. Benefits offered by Agrana are designed to promote wellness and the well-being of every Agrana employee. If interested, email us at bryan.santos@agrana.com or apply today!