Manager, Quality and Food Safety

This position is responsible for ensuring compliance to the relevant regulatory, food safety, and quality requirements as set forth by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), Safe Quality Foods Institute (SQFI), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The scope of the position involves all existing aspects of the company’s quality and food safety systems and the development of new systems to meet the ever-changing requirements in the food industry field.
Key Responsibilities:

• Manage current quality and food safety systems as they pertain to the 8th edition of the Safe Quality Foods Code;
• Ensure continuing improvement to those applicable quality and food safety systems;

• Monitor company compliance to relevant regulatory, quality, and food safety systems and ensure systems currently reflect the written standard or requirement;
• Manage the release of food into the supply chain and ensure only safe, quality food is released to consumers;
• Conduct routine audits of the facility to ensure operational compliance to the company’s written quality and food safety manual;
• Ensure all employees responsible for the handling or processing of food are trained;
• Manage and verify all records as they pertain to the company’s production and packaging operations;
• Receive certification, state, and federal auditors; and
• Complete and maintain relevant certification.

Work Analysis:

• 100% of work is completed on site.
• Traveling may comprise up to 5-10% per year at maximum.

Selection Criteria:
Education:

• A Bachelor’s degree is required; a Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related scientific degree is preferred.

Experience:

• At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Solid working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (which an emphasis on Word, Excel, and Access) is required. Applicants may be asked to demonstrate their knowledge during the interview process.
• Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) certification is required.

o The Company will ensure the training of those applying individuals whom do not hold one or both certifications.
Other:

• Strong ability to work in cross-functional and team-oriented environment;
• Proven capabilities in project management;
• Self-starter; take charge, positive, and proactive attitude;
• Ability to lead several projects altogether and concurrently;
• Detail and process oriented with strong problem resolution abilities;
• Strong computer skills;
• Ability to communicate clearly within the organization and externally; and
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Education:
• A Bachelor’s degree is required; a Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related scientific degree is preferred.

Experience:

• At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Solid working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (which an emphasis on Word, Excel, and Access) is required. Applicants may be asked to demonstrate their knowledge during the interview process.
• Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) certification is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person