Corporate Quality & Technical Development Specialist

Branding Iron Holdings•Sauget, IL

43d•$75,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

For over 60 years, Branding Iron Holdings (“BIH”) has been producing high quality beef and pork products while delivering customized solutions to the food service and retail trade industries. With an eye to the future, BIH has put a strong focus on building internal talent and on leveraging unique product lines and national distribution to drive continued growth. Guided by a strong set of core values (Respect, Integrity and Stewardship), reflecting a culture of servant leadership at every level, BIH’s team works hard to foster a culture that embraces and builds meaningful, long-term relationships with both employees and its customer base. We are seeking a highly skilled Corporate Quality and Technical Development Specialist to join our team. The Quality Technical Development Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the quality of products developed by the company and managing the development of processes. This role is crucial in maintaining high standards of quality throughout the entire product lifecycle, from initial design to final delivery. The supervisor oversees the implementation of quality assurance standards, coordinates project teams, and collaborates with other departments to ensure products meet quality expectations. This position combines technical expertise with supervisory skills focused on process and quality management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field, such as Food Science, Meat Science or Food Technology (preferred) or 3 years of relevant food manufacturing experience.
Proven experience in technical development, quality assurance and supervision in the food industry, preferably in food manufacturing.
Understanding of industry standards, food safety regulations, best practices, and quality management systems. (HACCP, GMP’s, SQF).
Experience with food safety audits, inspections, and certifications (Halal, Kosher, Organic, etc.).
Ability to lead, motivate and manage a team effectively.
Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
Detail-oriented with a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to identify and effectively manage and solve quality issues.
Team player with the ability to collaborate across departments and influence positive change.
Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

Coordinating and supporting team members in the completion of daily quality assurance program requirements, ensuring compliance with industry standards (e.g., USDA, HACCP, SQF, GMP).
Develop and deliver training programs for team members on quality assurance procedures and new technologies. Support team members and assess their performance and the performance of new equipment or processes that are implemented.
Conduct regular inspections and audits of production processes, equipment, and final products to ensure compliance with company and customer quality standards.
Identify and implement improvements to technical development processes and quality control procedures.
Lead process improvement project teams and track project costs and completion timelines.
Support and coordinate the plant’s continuous improvement initiatives, including leading projects (process optimization, waste reduction, etc.)
Prepare reports on project status, metrics, and process performance.
Work with other departments (production, safety, maintenance) to ensure seamless operations and that quality standards are met throughout the organization.
Investigate and implement corrective actions with plant teams on quality issues, customer complaints, or non-conformances.
Analyze data and develop strategies to minimize defects, waste, and plant inefficiencies.
Stay up to date with new regulations, certifications, and industry best practices, and implement necessary changes to maintain compliance.
Travel 10-15%: Conduct site FAT on equipment, assess potential projects for viability, and validate success criteria for implemented projects at company processing locations.
Backup the Sauget Quality Assurance Manager when required.