Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in an applicable field of study such as Food Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or similar Science/Engineering
- Demonstrated success with relevant GFSI standards including SQF, BRC, IFS, or FS 22000
- Proven knowledge and understanding of food safety regulations, FSMA, and industry and market trends
- Minimum 4-10 years of quality experience and/or training is desired
- Experience managing quality and food safety systems required
- Experience in a plant environment strongly preferred
- Experience in food, chemical, or pharmaceutical industry is a plus
- Achievement in assessing, developing and retaining top talent
- Proven ability to lead with the following key competencies: technical expertise, strategic thinking and influence, process optimization and product knowledge, and leading and managing change
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for all quality functions including food safety, sanitation efficiencies, customer service, and overall performance of the quality department
- Ensure effective food safety compliance and work with plant management team to implement programs to mitigate risk
- Manage and lead HACCP program and team at site level, ensuring that good manufacturing practices, preventive controls and prerequisite programs are in place and effective
- Develop and maintain food safety and quality systems including QC & QA
- Develop, review and align procedures with corporate policies, through GQMS (Global Quality Management System) with a drive towards best practice internal audit practices and procedures for improvement to prevent non-conformances
- Enforce our client’s standards in the areas of ingredient and product standards, process specifications, formula compliance, sanitation/GMP/pest control, and regulatory compliance
- Track, report and review agreed upon KPI’s
- Develop and lead the plant Quality Improvement Plan
- Partner cross-functionally and actively drive for process improvement
- Develop and maintain qualified personnel within the plant Quality department, through training, communication, and accountability. This involves recruitment, organizational development, personnel assessment, training, direction and motivation.
- Manage the department within budget and utilize resources effectively to meet needs of the business on a timely basis
- Continuously improve knowledge of products and technology to investigate variation and resolve technical problems with the team
- Apply a scientific approach with statistical analysis to data and problem solving
- Be proactive and responsive in addressing customer complaints, communicating effectively on technical issues and leading the root cause analysis
- Develop and verify corrective actions
What are the 3-4 non-negotiable requirements on this position?
- Solid career history
- Food industry experience
- Must have management experience
- Demonstrated success with relevant GFSI standards including SQF, BRC, IFS, or FS 22000
- Proven knowledge and understanding of food safety regulations, FSMA, and industry and market trends
- Minimum 4-10 years of quality experience and/or training is desired
- Experience managing quality and food safety systems required