FS&Q Manager - Plover Appetizers

''•Plover, WI

14d•$97,500 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

Provides the leadership necessary to establish and maintain Food Safety quality levels of products through sanitation, raw materials, packaging and quality systems management. The Factory FSQ manager is the Guardian of quality compliance and challenger of all functions across the value chain to drive Continuous Improvements, support to Operations, Supply Chain, and Consumer Services, while fostering a cross functional quality, compliance and performance culture. Is responsible for the leadership and the development, implementation and management of all Food Safety Quality Assurance programs and activities.

Requirements

B.S. in Food Science, Dairy Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology or similar scientific discipline
Minimum 5-7 years Quality Management experience, preferably in food manufacturing or consumer goods industry.
Must have strong knowledge and understanding of food safety / HACCP, GMPs, Allergen Controls, Sanitary design/controls, pest control, basic food regulations, specifications, analytical and microbiological lab methods desired and basic food technology.
Knowledge of Quality systems and Root cause analysis
Knowledge of Micro and Hygiene/Sanitation monitoring
Auditing and assessment skills
Understanding of basic food safety principles

Nice To Haves

FSMA, PCQI, GFSI certifications preferred

Responsibilities

Provide technical expertise and support to ensure compliance to McCain’s regional and global requirements/Policies, regulatory requirements, product quality, and food safety.
Utilizes tools such as auditing, process evaluation, trend analysis to achieve continuous improvement and business objectives.
Direct and supervise the development, implementation and administration of FSQ activities in all phases of production at factory level (Quality Management Systems).
Lead Quality Strategy Deployment at the site, improving established ways of working and delivering and improving key metrics/KPI reflected in the company business objectives.
Manage quality and food safety incidents at the site level, supporting decision making for out of specification materials and products, ensuring that relevant corrective and preventive actions are defined and implemented.
Promote Food Safety and quality awareness and ownership in the factory and internal/external warehouse.
Ensure compliance of the audit programs for internal and external audits i.e. FSSC 22000/BRC/SQF, KEFSQ, etc.
Ensure the effective operation of HACCP and Food Safety Teams.
Identify and apply “Standard Practices” within the facility or from the broader network.
Communication of new and/or updated Regulatory Policies within the facility.
Supervise the activities of department personnel, with strong emphasis on people development.
Assist in the development and execution of FSQ training programs to ensure proper training for plant personnel.
Participate in new/changed equipment/process projects with Engineering, including conducting risk assessments and monitoring agreed upon mitigations.
Manage held product with authority to disposition appropriately and record accordingly.
Liaison between corporate R&D team and plant management to ensure efficient handover of new product development, PSTs, and Product Optimization.
Other duties as assigned.
This position is based in a regulated manufacturing environment and requires strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Employees must consistently follow all GMP, safety, and hygiene requirements, including restrictions on jewelry, personal items, and attire while on the production floor. Compliance with these standards is an essential duty of the role to ensure product quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.