Associate Manager, HACCP/EMP

Duties

• Leads site in review of Environmental Monitoring data and works with the site to identify and drive continuous improvement activities to improve compliance to internal food safety standards
• Represents Evansville as part of the Global Mead Johnson Microbiological Community and provides advice on microbiological test methodology
• Serves as part of the Quality unit to perform inspections of operations to verify start up conditions
• Provides technical advice to Evansville Supply Center, Plant Sanitation Technician to drive continuous improvement of facility sanitation systems through microbiological data analysis
• Conducts troubleshooting on food safety issues and make decisions in a rapid, complex environment
• Represents QA on capital project teams for the review of food safety requirements and impact to HACCP or Prerequisite programs
• Works with site, Regional, and Global Quality to communicate Factory Microbiology Metrics to drive awareness on performance of MJN sites in meeting microbiological related KPI's
• Occasional travel to third party manufacturing locations may be required
• Leads Evansville plant HACCP team in hazard analysis process and in the development of the detailed HACCP documentation
• Works to ensure HACCP and Prerequisite programs are routinely reviewed as part of the Change Control program. Partners with plant to drive gap closure
• Develops verification and validation program for Control Points and Critical Control Points to meet regulatory and MJN requirements
• Coordinates and conducts food safety, microbiology, HACCP, and current Good Manufacturing Practices training for the Evansville site
• Conducts training and ongoing verification of internal ESC GMP audit program. Work with ESC Maintenance to prioritize findings for action
• Provide leadership to ESC allergen management program and to QC allergen testing program
• Works with site Quality leadership to develop program strategies and manage day-to-day implementation and execution of the Facility Hygienic Zoning, Good Manufacturing Practices and the Environmental Monitoring Programs

• Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology, Biology, Food Science, or related degree
• At least a total of 5 years’ experience in manufacturing, sanitation, or quality assurance/quality control. Prior microbiology laboratory work or study preferred
• The candidate must have profound knowledge in food safety and in quality systems. Knowledge of quality systems such as SAP,GLIMS, and Optiva
• Microbiological knowledge is required
• Good people development skills and communication skills
• Strong analytical thinking and problem solving skills are essential
• Demonstrates achievements within a competitive business environment where change in business dynamics plays a major role. The individual will have a track record with proven results and achievements
• Strong communication skills with other Quality staff and the ability to interact and work with Quality and Operations staff on a daily basis required
• Formal experience with Aseptic production & Better Process Control School – Low Acid Canned Food certification preferred
• Formal HACCP training/certification is desired

Equality

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.