- Manage & build a strong team through coaching, mentoring, specific training, and performance evaluations- Refining SOP?s; Develop programs and procedures in line with audit & customer-specific goals- Monitor FSQA activities ensuring that all the sampling, testing, and analysis of all in-bound materials, in-process products, and finished goods are following food laws, food safety programs, and company and customer standards for- Perform internal and external quality audits and compile detailed reports of findings- Support & monitor the processes & performance of the sanitation team including CIP & COP- Assist in ensuring the effective implementation and maintenance of the SQF System. - Support in ensuring the facility has the ?regulatory evidence? including FDA required to prove they have produced safe and wholesome products.- Revise and update food safety and quality programs and procedures as directed & based on continuous improvement initiatives- Ensure proper calibration & performance of equipment & procedures by team for both analytical & microbiological analyses.- Helps prevent HACCP process or product failures by working with Food Safety and Quality Assurance staff members and Operations to drive continuous improvement- Helps implement and develop necessary verification activities including micro sampling to verify the effectiveness of sanitation activities.- Manages daily activities, in-depth training and development of the Food Safety and Quality staff members.- Document corrective actions and follow-up as necessary and conduct GMP and Sanitation audits.- Perform food safety & quality analysis as needed including dilutions, plating & interpretation of results- Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, food safety, quality SOPs & standards throughout the facility- Raw material batch & finished product testing to ensure food safety & quality specifications are met- Inspect raw materials including packaging for integrity & traceability- Maintain traceability for holds work in progress, & palletized finished goods- Perform checks before, during, & after production including cleanliness for general sanitation & allergens- Support the environmental monitoring program & 3rd party testing needs- Maintain records & documentation following internationally recognized guidelines- Support internal audits for food safety, quality, OSHA/safety, & chemical compliance- Flexibility to assist on the floor during production runs
1-4 years
- COVID19 Vaccination is Required- BS Degree in Food Science related field with a minimum of 3 years food safety & quality assurance experience- Experience with food products, fluid products or aseptic processes preferred.- Proven Track Record in Quality Assurance/Sanitation Environment.- Knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint are required.- Some experience with Continuous Improvement Processes is desirable.- Excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills.- Strong team building skills and ability to train others.- Strong information gathering, investigative, and troubleshooting skills.- Ability to work well with others.- A "self-starter" requires minimal direct supervision but a team player as well.- Experience with Statistical Process Control desired.- 3+ years management experience with 3+ direct report team members- HACCP & PCQI certified, knowledge of cGMP- SQF Practitioner experience preferred.- Understanding of FDA & GFSI food manufacturing standards- Working knowledge of all current OSHA and safety standards- Attention to detail & effective communication- Must work well in teams and demonstrate behavior conducive to promoting strong teamwork- Must possess a positive attitude in a fast-paced & changing production environment
- Education in Food Science or related field- Quality Assurance- Management- Food Safety- Food Production / Aseptic Processes- Manufacturing
Bachelors
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