Zeigler Bros., Inc. is a respected and growing manufacturer of specialty animal feeds serving the aquaculture, pet, and biomedical research industries worldwide. With continued growth across our operations, we are seeking an experienced Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) Manager to lead and strengthen our quality and food safety programs across multiple facilities.

This is a high-impact leadership role for a hands-on professional who thrives in a manufacturing environment, values collaboration, and is passionate about producing safe, high-quality products that meet rigorous regulatory and customer standards.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Director of Nutrition & Quality, the FSQA Manager provides technical leadership, strategic direction, and daily support to the Food Safety & Quality Assurance team and technicians across all facilities. You will play a critical role in developing, implementing, and maintaining robust food safety and quality systems while serving as a key point of contact for customers, auditors, and regulatory agencies.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a multi-shift FSQA team across multiple manufacturing facilities
Develop, implement, and continuously improve FSQA policies, programs, and procedures
Ensure compliance with all applicable food and feed regulations and company standards
Establish and maintain controls to ensure the production of safe, consistent, high-quality products
Serve as the primary quality contact for customers, including audits, complaints, pilot runs, new product launches, and specification changes
Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality, operational efficiency, and profitability
Partner cross-functionally with operations, R&D, and leadership to support business growth

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Food Science, Animal Science, Biological Sciences, or a related discipline (required)
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a feed or food processing environment
Strong preference for experience in dry animal or pet food manufacturing
At least 5 years of management experience leading a multi-shift FSQA department
Deep understanding of analytical chemistry, microbiology, and molecular biology as applied to food/feed systems
Thorough knowledge of regulatory requirements, including FSMA, FDA, USDA-FSIS, and APHIS

Skills & Attributes

Proven leader with the ability to inspire, develop, and hold teams accountable
Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to prioritize complex initiatives and work independently
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for internal and external stakeholders
Comfortable interacting directly with customers and regulatory agencies
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This role is based in a manufacturing environment and requires the ability to:

Work around dust, noise, heat, and cold
Safely operate in areas with industrial machinery while following PPE and safety protocols
Walk, stand, climb, and reach on a continuous basis
Pass a job-related pre-employment physical and drug screening

Benefits

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Schedule

· Day shift

· Monday to Friday

· Pay: $80,000. / annual

Please send resume and letter of interest to hr@zeiglerfeed.com

EOE

Ability to Relocate

East Berlin, PA 17316
Relocate before starting work (Required)

EOE

Pay: $80,000.00 per year

Benefits

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Education

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience

Management : 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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