Food Safety / Quality Assurance Manager

Confidential

Lahore , Pakistan

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PKR. 75,000 - 75,000/Month

The Food Safety / Quality Assurance Manager leads the development, implementation, and management of food safety and quality assurance systems to ensure compliance with industry standards such as FSSC and HACCP. This role requires a strong understanding of food safety management systems, hazard analysis, auditing procedures, and corrective actions. The manager directs a team of eight professionals, guiding them to maintain rigorous food safety protocols and continuous improvement processes that uphold product quality and consumer safety. This position demands excellent communication skills to effectively coordinate with internal teams and external auditors while driving compliance with recognized food safety standards including GFSI and ISO 22000. The manager plays a key role in root cause analysis investigations and in designing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to resolve food safety issues promptly and sustainably.
Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain food safety management systems such as HACCP and FSSC to ensure compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.
Lead internal and external food safety and quality assurance audits, ensuring preparedness and adherence to established standards.
Direct and supervise a team of eight quality assurance professionals, fostering skill development and team collaboration.
Perform root cause analysis on non-conformities and lead the development of effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Ensure continual review and improvement of food safety programs to achieve compliance with GFSI, ISO 22000, and other relevant standards.
Coordinate training programs for staff to promote awareness and compliance with food safety policies and procedures.
Prepare detailed reports and documentation to communicate audit findings, corrective actions, and food safety status to stakeholders.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to integrate food safety requirements into production and operational processes.
Monitor product quality and safety indicators and proactively address potential risks to maintain high standards.
Stay informed about new developments in food safety laws, regulations, and technologies to recommend updates to quality systems.