Full-Time

Food Safety Quality Control Manager

Updated on 2/12/2025

US Foods

US Foods

10,001+ employees

Food distribution for restaurants and healthcare

Food & Agriculture
Consulting

Compensation Overview

$55k - $90kAnnually

+ Annual Incentive Plan Bonus

Mid, Senior

Montgomery, IL, USA

Category
Diagnostics & Laboratory Professionals
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience LEADING plant food safety program required.
  • Food safety training, sanitation (SSOP & GMP), USDA quality troubleshooting and QA process improving skills required.
  • Meat industry background/experience with food safety/quality knowledge in a meat production environment required.
  • Experience with a HACCP plan design, measurement, documentation & training required.
Responsibilities
  • Manage the internal quality audit function for the site and ensure effectiveness of the corrective and preventative action process within the framework of the plant's Quality Management System
  • HACCP Coordinator and responsible for coordination of recalls
  • Site leader responsible for on-site product risk assessment and risk management plan
  • Attend site leadership meetings to report and drive continuous improvement: in sanitation, food safety, quality, and preventative maintenance.
  • Enforce production suspension to ensure food safety and quality continuity.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance with USDA, FDA, State and local authorities and act as division’s primary liaison with these agencies.
  • Develop & implement site specific programs for GMP’s, SSOP’s, allergen control etc.
  • Develop and conduct site specific training programs for employees.
  • Manage HACCP and SSOP validations and verifications.
  • Manage to contract 3rd party labs and develop bacteria and quality lab testing as needed / required.
  • Perform 3rd party audit preparation and supplier audits as necessary.
  • Ensure sanitation requirements are maintained in all areas of the facility under scope.
  • Work with management, sales and customers as needed to understand and reduce product returns and complaints and implement appropriate corrective actions.
  • Manage vendor relationships to ensure food safety and raw material compliance specifications.
  • Manage labeling compliance with USDA/FDA regulations.
  • Ensure complete data collection and trending on relevant programs.
  • Review the Pest Control logs from 3rd party services and follow up with corrective actions.
  • For RTE (Ready to Eat) Facilities only: Coordinate Hygienic Zoning and Flow controls.
  • For exporting facilities only - manage export program, including update of product lists, AMS audit, update of QSA manual, exporting certification, troubleshooting of export related issues and review of all appropriate paperwork.
Desired Qualifications
  • Preferred 5 years’ experience in a food service processing & distribution environment.
  • 4-year college degree or formal training/certification in Animal science/Food safety/Veterinary science preferred.
  • Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

US Foods is a leading food distributor in America, providing a wide range of food products and services to restaurants, healthcare facilities, and other food service operators. The company offers over 350,000 products, including fresh produce and culinary equipment, and supports clients with services like culinary expertise and business consulting. US Foods stands out with its strong logistics network, averaging 900,000 deliveries monthly, and its commitment to social responsibility, having donated over $32 million for hunger relief during the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal of US Foods is to help its clients optimize their operations and increase profitability while making a positive impact in the community.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$340.5K

Headquarters

Rosemont, Illinois

Founded

1853

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Expansion in Buda, Texas, will create 165 new jobs by December 2026.
  • Flexible scheduling and seven-day delivery model enhance customer service.
  • Advancements in cold chain logistics improve perishable food distribution efficiency.

What critics are saying

  • Potential E. coli contamination from Taylor Farms onions could harm US Foods' reputation.
  • $500 million senior notes issuance increases financial risk if debt obligations aren't met.
  • Expansion in Buda involves significant capital investment, risking financial strain.

What makes US Foods unique

  • US Foods offers over 350,000 diverse products to meet varied customer needs.
  • The 'Make It Now' platform aids clients in recovery and reopening efforts.
  • US Foods provides value-added services like culinary expertise and business consulting.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Short-term and Long-term Disability

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Life Insurance

Flexible Work Hours

Company News

Intelligence360
Dec 30th, 2024
Us Foods Plans Expansion In Buda Texas Creating 165 New Jobs.

US Foods plans expansion in Buda Texas creating 165 new jobs. US Foods plans expansion in Buda Texas creating 165 new jobs.Buda, Texas — According to state and local development sources, US Foods plans to invest $120 Million to build out 170,000 square feet of new space in Buda. The company is creating 165 new jobs at this facility. The company plans to occupy the new space in Buda, on or about December 1, 2026. According to the company website US Foods is one of Americas great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With 28,000 associates and more than 70 locations, US Foods provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions

Refrigerated & Frozen Foods
Dec 6th, 2024
US Foods Helps More People 'Make It'

US Foods introduced flexible scheduling and first to market seven-day deliver model into key markets to help meet enhanced customer needs.

The Texan
Nov 21st, 2024
Abbott Announces US Foods Expansion in Buda, Touting State Economic Development Program

Gov. Greg Abbott has announced that US Foods, Inc. will expand its footprint in Buda with a grant from the state's taxpayer-funded Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF).

Fox 7 Austin
Nov 20th, 2024
US Foods expansion in Buda will create 165 new jobs

AUSTIN, Texas - Governor Greg Abbott announced US Foods, Inc. will expand their existing food distribution and warehousing facility in Buda, creating 165 new jobs and more than $120 million in capital investment.

Agri-Pulse
Oct 24th, 2024
FDA reportedly looking at Taylor Farms onions as E. coli outbreak source

Taylor Farms has issued a recall for some yellow onion products from its Colorado facility because of potential E. coli contamination, distributor US Food said in a recall notice.

Business Wire
Sep 30th, 2024
US Foods Announces Pricing of Private Offering of $500 Million of Senior Unsecured Notes

US Foods Holding Corp. (NYSE: USFD) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, US Foods, Inc. (“US Foods”), has priced the previously announced

Stock Titan
Sep 27th, 2024
US Foods Announces Pricing of Private Offering of $500 Million of Senior Unsecured Notes | USFD Stock News

US Foods prices $500M senior notes at 5.75%, aims to repay term loan. Learn how this strategic move impacts the company's debt structure and financial flexibility. Key details inside.

Hanold Associates
Sep 25th, 2024
US Foods Appoints Head of Sales Incentive Compensation from Search by Hanold Associates

US Foods has appointed Robert Alama as Head of Sales Incentive Compensation.

Restaurant Business Online
Sep 25th, 2024
Boston Market's appeal of a US Foods judgment is dismissed

A federal court has dismissed an appeal of a $15 million judgment against Boston Market over unpaid bills it owes to US Foods over a failure to timely file documents.

Restaurant News
Sep 16th, 2024
US Foods Fall Scoop Product Lineup Targets Operator Pain Points

Rosemont, IL (RestaurantNews.com) US Foods Holding Corp. (NYSE: USFD) - one of America's leading food service distributors - announced today the launch of its Fall 2024 Scoop(TM).