FSQA Manager

Sara Lee Frozen Bakery,LLC•Tarboro, NC

16h

About The Position

The Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) Manager is a key role for our food safety and quality plans representing all SOM and private label brands produced within our bakeries. In this role you will be responsible for leading and ensuring the overall functions of the Food Safety & Quality Assurance Department. The FSQA Manager provides oversight and monitoring of operational processes for compliance with policies and procedures to include, but not limited to GMP, SSOP, FDA, HARPC, HACCP, SQF, and other regulatory and company pre-requisite programs, audits (internal and third party), and supporting company or customer QA programs. The FSQA Manager will also plan, coordinate, implement, and monitor all quality assurance programs and activities, provide quality-related technical services, and participate in the review of product quality and process control issues. This position involves close communication with production, purchasing, sales and R&D regarding acceptance, rejection and disposition of raw materials and finished products and is accountable for monitoring and ensuring a high standard of food processing sanitation at the pre-operational and operational stages of production.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Food Safety, Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science, or related field
5+ years of food processing experience, with at least 2 years in a manufacturing environment under USDA and/or FDA and HACCP
2+ years facilitating food safety/quality related training events
Demonstrates leadership in the areas of food safety and plant regulatory affairs
USDA/FSIS and/or FDA experience required; PCQI certification
HACCP certification required
Experience as an SQF practitioner required
Ability to analyze processes for Biological, Chemical, and Physical hazards with a thorough understanding of the science and support behind each type of hazard and each step of a production process
Strong computer skills with experience using Word, Excel, Access, Power Point.
Technical Skills: Demonstrates the technical / functional skills to complete job responsibilities. This includes – knowledge of regulations (FSMA and FDA), global standards, formulations (science/chemistry), food microbiology, sanitation, R&D process, and continuous improvement methodologies
Leading Others: Ability to get work done through others; effective at managing and developing individuals and teams. Demonstrates leadership in the areas of food safety and regulatory affairs
Project Management: Ability to manage people and projects – simple to complex
Influencing Skills: Ability to build relationships, influence, and collaborate, within and across departments
Leadership Presence: Demonstrates managerial courage, resolves conflicts, and communicates well with all levels in the organization
May be required to lift up to 30 lbs.
May be required to work in a cold and wet environment
May be required to work in a hot and humid environment
May be required to climb ladders/stairs
May be required to stand for long periods of time
Must wear protective clothing including steel toed shoes
Must be able to work non-traditional work schedule as needed

Nice To Haves

NetSuite experience is a plus.
Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Leads the in the area of Quality and Food Safety for the facility
Maintains all necessary SQF documents
Supports and drives continuous improvement
Manages and supports the following facility programs including: Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point, Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures, Current Good Manufacturing Practices, Quality Plans, Standardized Work, Safe Quality Foods (SQF), Other relevant Food Safety Procedures (i.e. allergen program)
Manages on-going operation of the facility SPC data collection system and completes system updates
Investigates consumer complaints and completes necessary reporting
Facilitates/ leads consumer complaint problem solving to address trends and leading issues
Conducts facility/department orientation training, SQF training and Safety training
Directs/ leads facility internal and external pre-operational inspections, FSQA line audits, FSQA materials inspections and microbiological testing
Assists with management of established department budget
Provides guidance and leadership in situations where deviations have occurred or a potential risk has been identified related to food safety and/or quality attributes
Maintains facility Quality Plans
Ensures compliance to facility GMPs, HACCP, SQF and Regulatory requirements
Back-up contact for GFCO, implements, maintains, and improves gluten programs
Supports plant cost savings initiatives
Supports plant safety initiatives
Oversee QA Technicians
Analyze foreign material findings
Preparation for SQF audit
Total Quality Management Program (TQM)
Evaluate Maintenance response to the operation
Evaluate current CPMU
Sanitation Programs
Take appropriate action to ensure the integrity and sustained certification of the SQF system
Responsible for reporting and taking any necessary action to prevent food safety and food quality problems from occurring
Responsible for following and enforcing procedures outlined in the Food Safety Plan and the Food Quality Plan and any other programs that support the SQF system and other 3rd party audits
During absences temporary coverage for this position will be determined by plant management.