Director of Food Safety and Quality Assurance

MyFOREST Foods

Green Island, NY, USA

Posted on: 2024-08-20

Category: food

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Full time

Experience required:

Director

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About the company:

We’ve studied and become inspired by mycelium. We’ve learned there’s a lot you can do with it—from textiles to building materials to packaging alternatives, even to food! Really tasty food. Guided by the wisdom of the woods, MyForest Foods is harvesting this new approach to meatless food—one that can sustain AND satisfy all types of eaters. Our mycelium is grown—not ground, so it actually feels like you’re biting into a whole cut of meat.

Have you heard of Mycelium?

It’s the root structure of mushrooms, growing juuuuust beneath the forest floor.

We believe mycelium is the forests’ best-kept secret. With a naturally savory umami flavor and a wonderfully meaty texture, mycelium is a delicious, naturally sustainable option for people seeking a meat alternative. At MyForest Foods, we grow this gourmet mushroom mycelium inside our vertical farm in big, WHOLE pieces that can be sliced up just like traditional cuts of meat. Our first product, MyBacon is winning the hearts of vegans and carnivores alike—and we're just getting started!

Intrigued? If you’re a motivated, inspired, passionate foodie with a drive to revolutionize the future of food, we should definitely talk.

Are you a food safety expert passionate about maintaining the highest standards in food production?

MyForest seeks a dedicated Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) Director to ensure our food-grade materials and products consistently meet and exceed federal, state, and industry standards.

As the FSQA Director, you will:

Lead the development, implementation, and oversight of our Food Safety and Quality Assurance programs
Manage audits and certifications, including mGAP and HARPC, to ensure ongoing compliance
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to foster a strong food safety culture through training, monitoring, and proactive communication
Oversee sanitation practices, internal audits, and root cause analysis for noncompliance issues
Engage with suppliers, service providers, and customers to ensure food safety and quality throughout the supply chain
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, providing expert guidance on regulatory requirements and best practices
Supervise an FSQ&A Specialist
Needs to be local to Albany, NY area
Must be a problem solver, capable of seeing multiple solutions both short term and long term without compromising safety and of performing hazard analysis and risk assessment

We're seeking a candidate with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Microbiology, Biology, or Food Science, with 3-5 years of experience in food safety and a minimum of two year's in a leadership role. HARPC and PCQI certifications are required, with SQF certification preferred.

If you're ready to make a significant impact on food safety and quality, apply today to join MyForest and lead our efforts to ensure safe, high-quality products every time!

Albany/Green Island, NY Pay range: $130k-150k Annually, based on skills and experience

If you’re inspired by the potential of mycelium and the promise of a well-fed future, join us! Our team is always seeking passionate problem-solvers and forward-thinking foodies.

As a part of this bold and quirky band of fun-loving world-changers, you can expect...