About the Role:
We have a current opening for an FSQ Incoming Lab Manager and are actively reviewing applications.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Food Safety Quality Incoming Lab Manager to join our quality assurance team. This role is critical to ensure all incoming raw materials, ingredients, and packaging meet our stringent food safety and quality standards before entering production.
Main Responsibilities:
• Manage adaptation, roll-out, and monitoring of ingredients, WIP, and product aspects by interfacing with Group stakeholders
• Supervise and train QA techs
• Develop, implement, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for incoming inspections
• Follow, for Food Safety aspects, local authorities, certifications requirements and all the external companies' specifications that have an impact on the Plant
• Review and approve certificates of analysis (CoA) and supplier documentation
• Investigate and document non-conformances; coordinate corrective actions with suppliers
• Support the implementation of new production lines or the production of new product for the Plant to capture all possible point of attention on Food Safety aspects (e.g. new allergens and cross contamination risk), Quality aspects and performs risk analysis and
• identifies possible solutions
• Assist with Food Safety and HACCP/ FSMA plans, and Prerequisite Programs (PRPs), through a continuous risk analysis (leveraging on
• FS & Quality plant KPIs)
About You:
• Minimum 4-7 years' experience in Food Safety Quality within food manufacturing/production
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and testing methodologies
• Experience with laboratory information management systems (LIMS)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analysis
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Proficiency in SAP is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with microbiological analysis
• Knowledge and experience with Root Cause Analysis tools/methodology
• Food safety certification (PCQI, HACCP, or SQF)
• Project management experience
• Ability to match or detect differences in color, including shades & brightness, ability to see details, ability to compare similarities & differences quickly & accurately
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
As part of our recruitment process, Ferrero may use artificial intelligence (AI) enabled tools to assist with reviewing candidate applications. These tools are used solely to support recruiters by summarizing application information and identifying potential alignment with job requirements. AI does not independently screen out or select candidates, and it does not replace human judgment. Final decisions regarding candidate progression are always made by Ferrero recruiters and hiring managers.
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