Director of Quality

PIM BRANDS LLC • Franklin Township, NJ

8d • Onsite

About The Position

PIM Brands is a rapidly growing snack company looking for a Director of Quality to join their QC department at their Somerset, NJ site. This position reports to the Chief R&D and Production officer. The Director of Quality will direct and manage the Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC), and Laboratory departments to ensure consistent adherence to meet the demands of a busy production environment without any process interruptions and 24/7 compliance with regulatory and organizational standards. This role involves developing and communicating strategic direction for the department in anticipation of evolving FDA/GFSI regulatory requirements, maintaining certification standards by updating and maintaining the Food Safety & Quality System, and ensuring all facilities are clean, sanitized, and Food safety & Quality compliant.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in biological science chemistry, microbiology, food science or manufacturing strongly preferred
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in QA/QC, food laboratory and/or food and beverage production required
• Experience in the implementation of SQF Level 2 or 3 Program
• HACCP and SQF Certified
• Food industry experience required
• Computer proficiency and skills in EXCEL, Word, Microsoft Office and other software programs
• Must possess excellent analytical, problem solving and organization skills
• Willing to be trained
• Ability to read, speak, and write English is essential

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree preferred
• fluent in Spanish and/or English are preferred

Responsibilities

• Initiates, defines, implements, maintains and enforces manufacturing procedures, HACCP manual, GMP's and SOP's to continuously improve manufacturing quality, sanitation and safety
• Acts as the SQF Practitioner with responsibility to lead the development and implementation of food safety fundamentals and the food safety plan and food quality plan
• Acts as the Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) with responsibility to oversee or perform preparation of the Food Safety Plan, validation of the preventive controls, records review, reanalysis of the Food Safety Plan, and other activities as appropriate to the food
• Ensures that all facilities are clean, sanitized and Food safety & Quality compliant
• Maintains current customer and regulatory quality system requirements
• Report food safety and quality issues to Plant management and SQF
• Follow PIM Brands GMP rules
• Monitor fellow employees for adherence to GMP’s
• Educate and instruct plant personnel in recommended equipment define the proper cleaning and sanitation/safety procedures and overall maintenance of equipment
• Assists with plant and production management on better operational procedures to improve overall efficiency and product yields
• Oversees the development, implementation, review, maintenance and ensures the integrity of the SQF system
• Communicates all essential information to ensure the effective implementation and maintenance of the SQF system
• Responsible for all food safety, QA, QC training, and employee training, reviews, validates and verifies SQF system annually
• Arrange GMP training for sanitation, safety, and on safe use of chemicals as appropriate
• Assists production and QC with root cause assessments and corrective action processes to address product deviations
• Works closely with and provides coverage for QC Manager
• Assists R&D, QC and manufacturing with special projects
• Schedules, coordinates and leads customer, internal and governmental audits
• Conduct management meetings with manufacturing and department heads to review program organizational policies, to coordinate functions and operations between departments, and to establish responsibilities and procedures for attaining objectives in Quality, Sanitation and Safety
• Work with purchasing manager to ensure vendor management program includes quality review for all suppliers, including review of new suppliers
• Validate effectiveness of SSOP’s
• Carry out all QC/QA directives as they pertain to plant cleaning and sanitation

Benefits

• Total compensation package including bonus, 401(k) plan match and other incentives (based on eligibility and position)
• Comprehensive benefits package - EFFECTIVE DAY 1, Including medical, dental, vision, disability, insurance plans and much more
• Diverse range of benefit choices tailored to support you in making optimal decisions for yourself, your loved ones, and your preferred way of life
• Personal time off, vacation time, floating days and observed holidays
• Business casual dress
• Entrepreneurial and innovative culture offering the opportunity for internal career advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director