Job Description

A Taste of the Job:

· Assist in overseeing development, implementation, review, and maintenance of the SQF system – Food Safety and Quality Assurance Programs.

· Ensure all products are organoleptically and microbiologically sampled in accordance with company specifications.

· Conduct monthly plant audits of established systems.

· Ensure plant compliance with established sanitation regulations.

· Assist in validating changes to Food Safety Fundamentals, Food Safety Plans, and Food Quality Plans that have an impact to deliver safe, quality food.

· Providing GMP/HACCP training and corrections to all employees.

· Maintain plant environmental testing program, implement, and follow-up on corrective actions.

· Shared responsibility on the development and incorporation of new and existing technologies, including calibrations, testing, validations, data analysis, monitoring, procedure development, and training.

· Update and/or develop documentation such as SOPs and SSOPs.

· Development and maintain QA initiatives.

· Supervise and evaluate QA Technicians through performance reviews, ongoing coaching, and feedback.

· Supervise and evaluate Sanitation Technicians through performance reviews, ongoing coaching and feedback.

· Responsible for managing, directing, and scheduling of QA and Sanitation personnel.

· Manage and supervise Quality Control and Sanitation Technicians daily activities and issues corrective actions.

Path for Success:

· High school diploma or equivalent required.

· Bachelors Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related degree; and/or equivalent relevant work experience.

· 4+ years of food quality experience, 2-3 years of direct supervisory preferred.

· HACCP, PCQI, SQF practitioner certification preferred.

· Strong technical aptitude for assisting in implementing new test methods, processes and equipment.

· Knowledge of food safety and QA programs, such as HACCP, GMP, sanitation, allergens, and preventive controls.

· Strong interpersonal communication skills.

· Manufacturing safety leadership experiences.

Benefits and Perks

· Annual Salary range: $80-90K based on experience.

· Health, Vision, Dental, Short term and Long-term disability insurance plans.

· Vacation Time (PTO)

· 401K Retirement Plan with company match

· Growth and Promotion Opportunities

· $500 Get Fit Reimbursement Program (Health and Wellness Plan)