Duties and Responsibilities: 

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

• Ensurescompliance toall 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 withGMP’sduring 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 a bachelor’s Degree in food related field. (Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry, etc.)    

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

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills: 

• Comprehensive knowledge of GFSI standards 

• Demonstrated problem solver with ability to implement effective solutions. 

• Previous experience designing and deploying training programs 

• Effective management and supervisory skills 

• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English language. 

• Strong organizational skills 

• Strategic planning skills 

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail 

• PCQI Certification 

• HACCP Certification  

Physical Requirements: Qualified applicants must 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