APPLICANT MUST HAVE CURRENT OR RECENT FOOD/BVG MFG EXPERIENCE TO BE CONSIDERED

Responsibilities

• Manage shift-based Quality Control Technologists and Food Microbiologists.
• Monitor Sanitation standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) and food safety programs.
• Tracking and documenting product physical and sensory standards in a continuous quality improvement environment.
• Oversee general work flow and management of quality laboratory including microbiological and analytical areas. •
• Implement a defined Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points (HACCP) program in partnership with the Production Technologist for start up of a new state of the art food manufacturing facility.
• Collect and analyze process data for interval reporting and corrective action.
• Communicate daily, weekly and monthly reports against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Work with the Quality Assurance Technologist to assure that all regulatory standards are met in the facility of operations and distribution.
• Working knowledge of AIB, NSF, FDA, USDA and other 3rd party inspection norms.
• Manage daily product quality and food safety systems for the company.
• Work with Quality and R&D teams to provide guidance on product and process issues.
• Support the Quality Assurance and Purchasing groups specific to material conformance and standards.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

Education

• BS or BA degree required

Job Requirements

• A minimum of 7- 10 years of experience in Quality Control in the food/beverage industry required
• A minimum of 5-7 years experience supervising teams in a food quality control environment required
• Areas of experience focused on GMPs, HACCP, Statistical Process Control, Allergen and Pest Control programs.
• Experience with continuous improvement systems
• Proven leadership and training skills, GMPs, HACCP, SSOP
• Research and Development and recipe management skills
• Basic knowledge of Nutrition and Ingredient labeling standards
• SAP and formulation software experience a plus
• Proficiency with using Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook is required
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work in a changing environment with strong problem solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs is required
• Ability to work second or third shift and overtime as needed is required
• Ability to pass a pre employment background check and drug screening is required
• Ability to travel up to 30% is required