Food Safety & Quality Systems Manager

Summary

Join Wild Alaskan Company as a Food Safety and Quality Systems Manager and lead the development and execution of food safety systems, sustainability compliance, and third-party certifications. You will own and improve the Food Safety and Quality Management System (FSQMS), manage seafood-specific HACCP plans, and partner with operations teams to ensure compliance. Responsibilities include ensuring Alaska-based production aligns with company guidelines, maintaining traceability documentation, and delivering remote training on food safety. You will also support regulatory compliance and provide support to cross-functional teams. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of experience in food safety, HACCP certification, and experience with GFSI programs. The position is remote-first with periodic travel, offering a competitive salary and benefits package.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years in food safety, QA, or compliance — preferably in seafood, frozen foods, or high-risk food categories
• Experience working with Alaska seafood operations (e.g., processing, tendering, or seasonal QA roles)
• HACCP certified (Seafood HACCP mandatory); PCQI strongly preferred
• Hands-on experience with GFSI programs (SQF, BRCGS, or FSSC 22000) and third-party audits
• Background in food safety (CPG and e-commerce a plus)
• Effective communications skills - written and verbal
• Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, HACCP, and FSQA issues
• Experience with third-party, Federal and State auditors
• Ability to train teams for Food Safety Programs (FSMA, HACCP, etc.)
• Excellent relationship building skills
• Proficiency in Google Workspace
• Adaptable to new systems and processes (Asana, Looker, etc.)
• Exceptional problem solving skills
• The ability to execute quick, high-judgment decisions and ability to direct teams to work through difficult situations
• A willingness to learn and embrace uncertainty

Responsibilities

• Own and improve our Food Safety and Quality Management System (FSQMS) across custom processors, distribution and seasonal operations
• Lead and maintain GFSI certification (e.g., SQF or BRCGS) and ensure continuous audit readiness
• Manage seafood-specific HACCP plans for raw, cooked, frozen, and value-added products
• Partner with operations teams (in Washington, Alaska and 3PLs) to ensure GMP, sanitation, allergen, and food defense programs are followed
• Ensure all Alaska-based production aligns with Wild Alaskans quality and sustainability guidelines
• Maintain traceability and chain-of-custody documentation from vessel to consumer
• Coordinate with seasonal teams on documentation, inspections, and in-region training
• Deliver engaging remote training on HACCP, GMPs, allergen controls, and seafood safety risks (e.g., histamine, parasites, Listeria)
• Foster a culture of quality and safety in a distributed, digital-first organization
• Provide rapid support to cross-functional teams (Ops, Marketing, Member Experience, among others) regarding food safety and quality concerns
• Supporting role - FDA, USDA, state regulators, and third-party certifiers
• Support compliance with FSMA and any emerging regulations affecting seafood and DTC foods
• Support product labeling, specifications, and recall plans

Preferred Qualifications

• PCQI Certification
• Sustainability - knowledge of certifications and sustainable seafood industry practices
• Operations experience
• Experience working with distributed, remote teams
• Proficiency in languages other than English

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• 401k
• PTO
• Safe/sick time
• Vacation
• Parental leave
• A delicious box of free fish every month