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Job description
Company: New Horizons Baking Company
Location: Norwalk, OH
Title: Quality Systems Manager
Reports To: Director of FSQA
About New Horizons Baking Company
New Horizons Baking Company has been a trusted supplier of ready-to-eat hamburger buns and English muffins since 1967. We proudly serve over 2,000 quick-service restaurants across the Midwest as well as national retail and sandwich makers.
Our new state-of-the-art Columbus, Ohio facility—opening in early 2025—features advanced production technology, including a high-speed line capable of producing over 8,000 hamburger buns per hour.
We value a diverse workforce and believe that different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives strengthen our culture and drive our success.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary Range: $85,000-$95,000 (based on experience)
Benefits Include:
Medical insurance
Company-paid Dental and Vision
Disability and Life Insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid vacation
Employee appreciation lunches and events
Professional development and advancement opportunities
Position Summary
The Quality Systems Manager is responsible for leading food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance programs at New Horizons Baking Company. This role oversees Quality Assurance and Sanitation department functions , ensuring compliance with GFSI standards, regulatory requirements, and internal food safety and quality systems.
As a key member of the site leadership team, this position drives continuous improvement in food safety, sanitation, and quality performance and serves as the GFSI Compliance Lead and HACCP Team Leader for the facility.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Lead and maintain food safety, quality, sanitation, and compliance programs
Oversee Quality Assurance and Sanitation department functions, including contract sanitation and pest control services
Serve as GFSI Compliance Lead and HACCP Team Leader
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, customer specifications, and company standards
Conduct daily verification of product quality, GMPs, sanitation effectiveness, and HACCP controls
Lead and support third-party, customer, and regulatory audits and inspections
Maintain accurate, complete, and audit-ready documentation and records
Manage on-hold and non-conforming product disposition
Investigate customer complaints, deviations, and non-conformities; implement corrective and preventive actions
Train employees on food safety, quality, and sanitation programs, including annual plant-wide training
Develop, track, and report quality and sanitation metrics
Support validation of equipment, systems, and processes
Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance, and Leadership teams
Respond to customer requests for quality, food safety, and facility documentation
Perform additional duties as assigned
Food Safety, Quality & Compliance Responsibilities
Enforce all food safety, quality, and sanitation programs
Verify documentation accuracy and compliance with record-keeping requirements
Identify and address food safety, legal, and quality risks
Ensure adherence to the Food Safety and Quality Manual and GFSI standards
Support and maintain product recall readiness
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related field preferred
Minimum 3–5 years of experience in food manufacturing quality or food safety
Experience leading GFSI programs (SQF, BRC, or equivalent)
HACCP certification preferred
Strong knowledge of GMPs, sanitation programs, food safety regulations, and audit requirements
Proven leadership and communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level, or work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities as needed and as assigned by supervision.
Equal Opportunity Statement
New Horizons is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.
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Worksite address
norwalk, OH, 44857, US
Who can apply
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