Director of Food Safety & Quality Assurance in San Bernardino

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Lead Food Safety & Quality Across Archer’s Internal Manufacturing Network

Job Details:

Vernon, CA (On-Site with travel to San Bernardino)
$175,000 – $190,000 Annual Base Salary + Bonus Opportunity

Marketing Message:

Archer Meat Snacks, the #1 jerky brand in the Natural and Specialty Channel, is looking for a Director of Food Safety & Quality Assurance – Internal Manufacturing to join our growing FSQA organization.

This senior leadership role is responsible for overseeing and strengthening all food safety and quality programs across Archer’s owned and operated manufacturing facilities in Vernon and San Bernardino. Reporting directly to the Global Head of Quality, this position will lead multi-site FSQA teams, ensure regulatory and customer compliance, and drive continuous improvement across our operations.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proven FSQA leader to make a significant impact in a fast-paced, high-growth CPG environment.

What You’ll Own & Impact:

• Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of Food Safety Plans (HACCP) and Quality Management Systems (QMS) across Archer’s internal manufacturing sites.
• Ensure compliance with USDA/FDA regulations, company standards, and third-party certifications (e.g., SQF, Organic, Gluten Free).
• Serve as the technical lead for all regulatory, customer, and third-party audits at both company-operated facilities.
• Partner with Operations, R&D, and Supply Chain to align quality systems with production and innovation goals.
• Recruit, train, and mentor FSQA Managers, Quality Managers, and Sanitation teams across both locations.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective/Preventive Actions (CAPA) for food safety or quality incidents.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality system performance and operational efficiency.
• Support FSQA budget management, cost control, and resource planning across both facilities.

What Sets You Apart:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of progressive FSQA experience in USDA and/or FDA-regulated food or beverage manufacturing environments.
• Proven success in a Senior Manager or Director-level FSQA role with multi-site oversight.
• Current HACCP and GFSI Practitioner certifications (SQF or BRC).
• Strong technical knowledge of FSQA systems, auditing standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Kaizen, 5-Why, DMAIC, SPC).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical SOP writing.
• Willingness to travel regularly between Vernon and San Bernardino facilities.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of USDA meat processing experience.
• Active ASQ Quality Certifications (CMQ/QE, CQA, CQE, etc.).
• Fluency in Spanish (verbal and/or written).

Why Join Archer Meat Snacks?

• Impact: Shape the future of food safety and quality at a rapidly expanding brand.
• Growth: Lead multi-site FSQA initiatives and contribute to strategic business objectives.
• Culture: Work within a collaborative, high-performance environment where your expertise drives change.
• Benefits: Competitive salary, PTO, and employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunity: Join a mission-driven company that’s redefining the snack category through quality, innovation, and integrity.

Apply Today:

If you’re a hands-on FSQA leader ready to elevate quality across a growing manufacturing network, we’d love to meet you. Join Archer Meat Snacks and help fuel our next chapter of growth.

To learn more about us, visit: www.archerjerky.com

Archer Meat Snacks is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, , , , , expression, , , genetics, , , or veteran status.

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