Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager Job at Sugar Plum Chocolates, Forty Fort, PA

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  • Sugar Plum Chocolates
  • Forty Fort, PA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

leading food manufacturing company dedicated to delivering high-quality products that meet the highest safety and compliance standards. We are seeking a  SQF Quality Manager to lead our food safety and quality assurance initiatives. This role is ideal for a proactive and autonomous individual who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Job Summary:

The  SQF Quality Manager is responsible for ensuring compliance with  SQF, HACCP, and PCQI regulations, leading audits, and driving continuous improvement in food safety and quality. This role requires hands-on leadership, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and Maintain SQF Certification – Ensure compliance with  Safe Quality Food (SQF) standards and oversee all related documentation, audits, and certifications.
  • HACCP & PCQI Compliance – Develop, implement, and monitor  HACCP plans and  Preventive Controls for Human Food (PCQI)requirements.
  • Audit Management – Prepare for and lead  internal and external audits (FDA, USDA, third-party, and customer audits). Address audit findings and implement corrective actions.
  • Quality Control & Assurance – Oversee  food safety and quality programs , including GMPs, sanitation, traceability, allergen control, and regulatory compliance.
  • Training & Team Leadership – Train employees on  food safety protocols, HACCP principles, and SQF requirements . Foster a culture of quality and safety.
  • Continuous Improvement – Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, implement corrective and preventive actions, and drive efficiency while maintaining quality.
  • Regulatory Compliance – Stay up to date with FDA, USDA, and other relevant regulations, ensuring all products meet legal and safety requirements.
  • Documentation & Reporting – Maintain accurate records, write reports, and ensure all quality control documentation is complete and up to date.

Qualifications:

  • HACCP Certification (Required)
  • PCQI Certification (Required)
  • SQF Practitioner Certification (Preferred)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 3+ years of experience in food manufacturing, quality assurance, or food safety management
  • Experience handling  third-party, FDA, USDA, and customer audits
  • Strong knowledge of  GMPs, sanitation, allergen control, and food safety regulations
  • Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills
  • Ability to work  autonomously and take initiative in a fast-paced environment
Company Description

Our Mission
Our vision has always revolved around being a creative, independent, female owned business. Our focus is to help make a difference in the lives of people by offering high quality and safe products that can be used for employee recognition, client appreciation, wedding, and numerous other events that touch our daily lives.

Sugar Plum’s quality, service and commitment to offering only safe products, is second to none. We have been praised in a myriad of publications, including Women’s Day magazine and Bridal Guide.

Benefits For You!
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Competitive Pay

Company Description

Our Mission\r\nOur vision has always revolved around being a creative, independent, female owned business. Our focus is to help make a difference in the lives of people by offering high quality and safe products that can be used for employee recognition, client appreciation, wedding, and numerous other events that touch our daily lives.\r\n\r\nSugar Plum’s quality, service and commitment to offering only safe products, is second to none. We have been praised in a myriad of publications, including Women’s Day magazine and Bridal Guide.\r\n\r\nBenefits For You!\r\n• Medical Insurance\r\n• Dental Insurance\r\n• Vision Insurance\r\n• Competitive Pay

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