Technical Manager, Food Safety

SCS Global Services

Technical Manager overseeing food safety division's audits and quality assurance. Leading a team to ensure compliance and operational efficiency in the certification process.

Posted 6/13/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee and manage a portfolio of complex audits, ensuring technical quality, compliance, and timely delivery.
Act as lead auditor on select high-risk, high-visibility, or strategically important audits as needed.
Review and approve audit plans, technical reports, verification statements, and closure of findings.
Provide technical guidance and escalation support to quality assurance and scheme owners, as appropriate.
Ensure appropriate technical resourcing and expertise are applied to each engagement.
Maintain current and thorough understanding of relevant accreditation standards through conference attendance and trainings.
Develop and implement procedures to increase quality and efficiency of auditing services.
Lead identification, investigation, and resolution of quality issues, non-conformities, and complaints.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related discipline
6+ years professional experience in food safety, quality assurance, food manufacturing, auditing, certification, or related field
2+ years of people leadership experience
Strong customer service and teamwork skills (Advanced proficiency)
Well-developed organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize numerous tasks effectively (Advanced proficiency)
Strong computer skills, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and database systems (Intermediate proficiency)
Initiative, good judgement, and ability to work independently under pressure in a changing environment (Advanced proficiency)
Ability to travel domestically and internationally (Intermediate proficiency)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

auditingquality assurancefood safetyfood manufacturingcertificationtechnical guidancecomplianceprocedures developmentissue resolutionnon-conformities

Soft Skills

customer serviceteamworkorganizational skillsprioritizationinitiativejudgementindependent workability to work under pressureadaptabilityleadership