Implements, trains and manages processes to ensure that products meet required specifications for quality prior to delivery
Communicates and trains personnel on new directives, policies, or procedures to FSQA staff to explain changes, answer questions, and maintain morale.
Identifies quality defects and food safety issues and other problems, particularly when problems recur in multiple products; recommends solutions to these issues
Implements policies and procedures that will improve day-to-day operations
Ensures work environments are adequate and safe
Ensure operational compliance with food safety and quality are met
Ensure production is reaching goals set by departmental and company leadership
Projects a positive image of the organization to employees, customers, industry, and community.
Performs other duties as assigned
Work rotating and overtime schedule (as needed) to ensure the operation of the plant and department.
Must have own transportation. Travel 10% per year for training and/or to suppliers as need. Perform internal and external audits to the plant and outside facilities and prepare reports for plant, corporate and sales.
Perform root cause analysis investigations for customer complaints, foreign material, and quality failures
Assist in maintaining QA Programs (Pest Control, Sample Shipments, mock Recalls, SPC Control, and Microbiological Testing
Assist FSQA Manager on special projects and act as liaison in absence of Manager
Generate Monthly reports and perform Mock Recalls
Input data electronically and provide feedback on trends for sanitation, plant and customer quality reports
Assist and perform BRC, SQF, Customer/Supplier Food Safety Audits
Approve timesheets, prepare weekly schedules and track personnel attendance
Skills
Superior verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Superior managerial and diplomacy skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software. (i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe PDF, etc.) and able to learn company software to management inventory control and product shipments
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
Industry Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Thorough comprehension of USDA regulations and directives
BRC, SQF, SPC and/or Internal Auditing Trained
HACCP Certified (preferred)
Extremely focused on personal and food safety
Driven by first time quality
Able to support a food safety culture
Able to stand for long periods, walk in distance, climb, and lift up to 50lbs
Able to be a lead or work as a team and in order to complete task
Education and Experience:
Undergraduate Degree in Agricultural Sciences, Business, Engineer, or Industry specific field of study a plus
Experience with Good Manufacturing Practices, HACCP, SQF and OSHA