FSQA Manager

Red’s is on a mission to cook food better for people with big things to do. We know we are a good small part of your great big lives, and we take that seriously.  

Red’s is committed to cooking with fewer and better ingredients for food that tastes better and is better for you and the planet. We bake our tortillas fresh daily & are always non-GMO, antibiotic-free, & cage-free. We freeze our food at the peak of flavor and freshness which reduces food waste and enables consumers to have a restaurant-quality meal in minutes at home or on the go.  

Founded in 2009 by Mike Adair, Red’s has grown to become the #1 & fastest growing premium burrito and breakfast sandwich brand.  We are relentless innovators who are constantly raising our own bar for our food and how we operate as a team.  

We live by our values — with the ambition to build one of the most important food companies, the optimism to tackle each day with a high-bar, and the teamwork that holds us together like melted cheese in a burrito. We care deeply about the impact we make on the world by sweating the details.  When you join Red’s you become part of a fast-growing, passionate team where real people come together to create something great. If this sounds like the place for you, keep reading!

We are seeking a Senior FSQA Manager to lead our Food Safety and Quality Assurance team. This is a hands-on leadership role, not a desk job. You’ll be actively involved on the production floor, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with food safety regulations, customer expectations, and internal quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a QA team of 10–12 employees across 1st and 2nd shifts.
• Oversee and continuously improve FSQA programs including HACCP, SSOPs, SOPs, and GMPs.
• Ensure compliance with BRC, USDA Organic, and other third-party audit standards.
• Validate and maintain process documentation and quality systems.
• Conduct internal audits and lead external audit preparations and responses.
• Collaborate with R&D, Operations, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Monitor and verify sanitation effectiveness and environmental monitoring programs.
• Serve as a key point of contact for regulatory agencies and customer quality representatives. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, Microbiology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 5 years of FSQA experience in a food manufacturing environment, preferably NRTE.
• Strong knowledge of fully cooked proteins, cheeses, breads, and egg-based products.
• Proven experience with BRC and Organic certification audits.
• Demonstrated success leading QA teams in a fast-paced production environment.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficient in process validation, documentation, and root cause analysis.
• HACCP and PCQI certifications strongly preferred.

Why Join Red’s?

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
• Opportunity to make a real impact in a growing company.
• Supportive, team-oriented culture
• Hands-on leadership role with visibility and growth potential