• Assist in monitoring the results of raw material, in-process product, & finished product testing for compliance with specifications. Notify management team of deviations & help to make ship/no ship decisions.
• Daily monitoring of the day-to-day facility processing operations to ensure adherence to all regulatory standards, including equipment inspection & participation in pre-operational start-up procedures
• Identify potential sources of contamination within each product flow & assist in foreign material investigations. Assess product quality risk as needed in determination of final product disposition
• Create & implement internal monitoring audits. Notify the General Manager & production team of non-conformances & assist in implementing corrective actions.
• Assist in developing, implementing & validating science-based HACCP plans, associated prerequisite programs, & SOPs for each process area within the facility.
• Maintain audit-ready status of plant & prepare for 3rd party & customer audits
• Lead role in conduct internal food safety, GMP audits, & SOP audits
• Track & trend data to ensure new trends are not developing. Assist in developing & implementing a plan of action to improve areas identified for improvement
• Development & implementation of training programs to instruct employees to monitor & document HACCP, SOP, & other required functions
• Maintain daily records of HACCP, SOP & regulatory paperwork, reviewing to assure the production of safe & wholesome food products
• Conduct food safety meetings
• Assess and analyze capability of plant to meet and ensure customer specifications are met
• Review, revise as necessary standards and quality methods to be utilized
• Identify quality-related training needs and train employees
• Engage staff from all disciplines to agree on comprehensive quality procedures
• Liaison with customers, auditors, state and federal agencies
• Knowledge of Global Food Safety
• Oversight of inventory
• Manage daily HRCI reconciliation
• Investigate manufacturing errors and complete proper reports including, yield instigations, CAPA reports
• Oversight of sample retains product testing
• Develop and maintain site specific work instructions
• Oversee Pest Control Program
• Complaint investigations
  • RCA
  • CAPA
• Coordinate activities with site Quality Technician
• Liaison to Regional QA Team
• Other duties as assigned by manager

• BS/BA Biology, Food Science, Animal Science or related field
• Previous supervision of QC/QA department in the food processing industry preferred
• Solid understanding of HACCP & Quality Management Systems through HACCP certification and/or inspection & auditing certification
• Previous work with BRC, AIB, or other Food Safety Regulatory organizations preferred
• Knowledge of GFSI standards
• Understanding of root cause analysis
• Prior experience leading / supervising people, preferred.
• Demonstrated self-starter and able to self-monitor with minimal oversight.
• Results driven to provide support to achieve the goals established by leadership.
• The ability to provide motivation to the direct reports and demonstrate leadership qualities to all personnel.
• Demonstrated decision-making ability and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organization skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Computer skills and capability with Microsoft Products
• Applicant must be able to work in all types of climates both inside and out including extreme hot and cold temperatures, noisy environments, heights, dusty environments, all of which require use of Personal Protective Equipment.
• Ability to climb stairs, access ladders, catwalks and elevated working platforms across all hours of shift working time. Job also requires some lifting, sit and stand for long periods of time, work with heights, bending, kneeling and respirator qualified.

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