Lead and support plant teams in meeting corporate objectives and achieving KPIs related to food safety and quality
Manage and mentor Plant FSQA Managers to foster collaboration across facilities and drive a culture of high expectations throughout the organization
Standardize quality management system and ensure the effective implementation of sanitation best practices and GFSI audit standards
Serve as the backup BRC/SQF facility lead when needed
Collaborate with the sales team to manage customer QA relationships, ensuring all customer FSQA requirements are met and maintained
Oversee the quality assurance process, including internal assessments and audits of the quality system
Manage non-conforming products, dispositions, and implement corrective actions as needed
Accountable for analyzing and interpreting food safety data sets to identify trends and areas of improvement in food safety performance
Drive data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives based on analytics
Partner with the food safety leadership team to identify opportunities for automation in food safety processes and procedures
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements by leveraging expertise in interpreting the FDA regulations, the Food Safety Modernization Act, and local regulations related to food products, manufacturing, and packaging
Handle additional responsibilities such as managing customer complaints, leading corrective and preventive actions, and reporting on key performance indicators to leadership
Performs all other duties as assigned
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree Food Science, Chemistry, Engineering or related field
Minimum of 7 years’ experience management experience in a food safety and/or quality management role in a manufacturing environment
Preferred experience in a bakery/dry mixing environment, including dry blending, frozen dough, and baked goods production
HACCP certified & PCQI trained
Trained in internal auditing and BRC/SQF certified, preferred
Lean Six Sigma greenbelt, preferred
Proficient use of computer, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote), and other related applications or software (SAP, Microsoft Forms)
Benefits
medical
dental
vision
flexible savings account
health savings account
401K matching savings plan
employee assistance program
wellness programs
life insurance
AD&D insurance
disability insurance
tuition reimbursement
student loan counseling
employee referral program
paid time off
and more!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
food safetyquality managementdata analysisinternal auditingcorrective actionssanitation best practicesGFSI audit standardsHACCPLean Six SigmaBRC/SQF standards