Assistant FSQ Manager - Plant
- Pay
- $89,300 – $102,000 per year
- Location
- Suffield, CT
- Listed
- 6 days ago
About the role
Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future!
Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more.
Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat and more.
Job Summary
Assists with planning, coordinating and directing quality assurance program designed to ensure quality production of products consistent with established standards and staying focuses on identified goals and drive results, set clear expectations for team, coach, develop and motivate team; hold employees accountable and keep team informed by ensuring effective inter and intra department communication.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain Quality standards and procedures for production
- Make certain GMP's and acceptable production standards are being followed and adhered to
- Intervene when appropriate to correct and realign product and/or procedures to maintain quality standards
- Oversee Sanitation of facility to meet Regulatory and Corporate requirements
- Act as liaison and contact person for Regulatory agencies involved in plant inspections.
- Responsible for maintaining a current awareness of Regulatory issues, and the implementation of compliance requirements.
- Responsible to maintain positive communications and relationships with employees and management to effectively communicate Quality standards and/or procedural revisions.
- Lead personnel maintaining accurate records of all product testing and sanitation records.
- File Regulatory reports as needed regarding Milk testing and record keeping.
- Monitor labor costs to maintain acceptable variance.
- Oversee product returns, determining proper disposal of product and maintain appropriate records.
- Maintain a current awareness of OSHA issues, and the implementation of requirements for safety.
- Adhere to and ensure that all corporate and departmental policies are being followed.
- Schedule vacations and personal days in conjunction with employee requests and corporate needs.
- Attend all required meetings.
- Mentors and develops FSQ supervisors and technicians, providing career pathways, guidance and opportunities for growth.
- Maintain shelf-life testing procedures to ensure product quality.
- Back-up to SQF Practitioner.
- Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in related science plus 3-5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prefer 1-2 years of supervisory experience. Working knowledge of microbiology preferred.
Skills and Competencies
- Awareness of new technology and procedures.
- Certification and/or License - Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) certification or attainment of PCQI within 12 months of hiring
- Competent in MS Office suite.
- Working knowledge of laboratory tests and activities with ability to provide coverage.
- Language skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community.
- Reasoning ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location.
Pay and benefits
The pay range for this position is $89,300 - $102,000 USD
Ready to join us? Apply directly on our Company Careers Page
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Employment is subject to verification of an applicant's identity and eligibility for employment in the United States as required by immigration laws. We are unable to assist with sponsorship at this time.
From HP Hood's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 3, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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What is the salary for the Assistant FSQ Manager - Plant role at HP Hood?
The Assistant FSQ Manager - Plant posting at HP Hood states compensation of $89,300 – $102,000 per year. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on HP Hood's official career site.
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