Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership in the development, training, execution, and verification/validation ofall quality systems

• Ensurescompliancetoall regulatory, customer, and corporate programs.Leads andparticipatesin regulatory, customer, and internal audits.Provides leadership in the development, training and maintenance of the plant Food Safety and Quality programs

• Act as the primary contact for internal and external customersand investigate consumer and customer complaintswhile providingwritten communicationregardingthe findings

• Responsible for developing and monitoring plant sanitationand product safetyprograms to ensure a safe and wholesome productsupply;lead teams through product recall management process

• Provides leadership to help ensure a safe work environment throughout the plant.Adheres to allsafety policies and procedures

• Coordinate the activities of engineers and contractors incomplying withGMPsduring construction activities

• Work with vendors to correct noncompliance issues concerning ingredients and supplies

• Responsiblefor supporting and maintaining Food Safety and Quality Programs, along with proactively identifying and executing all continuous improvement opportunities in the areas of safety, food safety, quality, productivity, and sanitation.

• Participates and supports all Quality and Safety audits and annual certifications, including internal audits and paperwork compliance

• Other duties, as assigned

Education and Experience Required:

• Must have abachelors Degree in foodrelated field. (Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry, etc.)

• Must have 3+years experience in a lead role or management positionin a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:

• Comprehensive knowledge of GFSI standards

• Demonstrated problem solver withabilityto implement effective solutions.

• Previousexperience designing and deploying training programs

• Effective management and supervisory skills

• Effective written and verbal communication skillsin English language.

• Strong organizational skills

• Strategic planning skills

• High levelof accuracy and attention to detail

• PCQI Certification

• HACCP Certification

Physical Requirements:Qualifiedapplicantsmust be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Must be able to balance, bend, crouch, kneel, stand, stoop, and walk Must be able to reach above shoulders, climb, and work off ladder

• Must be able to work in dusty, hot, humid, and cold manufacturing environment

• Must be able to perform simple grasping and fine manipulation for 6+ hours per shift

• Must be able to lift up-to 50 pounds

• Must be able to wear a respirator

• Must be able to distinguish objects or equipment visually