Manager, FSQA

Chipotle Mexican Grill•Newport Beach, CA

60d•$113,000 - $158,000•Onsite

About The Position

As the Manager, Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA), you will support the FSQA team by partnering with our suppliers, distributors, and other internal and external partners to develop and manage a world class FSQA program. You will be responsible for serving as a champion for food safety and quality programs throughout the supply chain and will drive continuous awareness and improvement in these areas.â¯ You will write projects, studies, and reports detailing improvements to achieve our food safety and quality goals.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) from 4-year college or university in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Food Science, Agriculture, or another related field required; Master's or PhD preferred
5-8 years of experience in Food Safety and Quality Assurance, Microbiology, Food Science, or similar field required.
1-3 years of Supervisory Experience required.
Working knowledge of food manufacturing systems and industry best practices and USDA and FDA regulations
Training, certification, and experience conducting supplier and distribution center food safety and quality assurance assessments
Proficient in Microsoft office, and other software necessary for data entry and reporting
Leverage critical thinking and strong analytical skills to execute food research and quality assurance projects.
Possess extraordinary organization skills and ability to prioritize projects
Effectively communicate and thrive in a fast-moving environment
Possess a strong understanding of Food Science/Food Microbiology principles and food preparation techniques
Able to travel (up to 50%) to distribution center and supplier locations to conduct food safety and quality assurance audits.

Responsibilities

Manage a Team of Analysts that cover a variety of Categories to include Meat Proteins, Beans, Salsas, Marinades, Sofritas, Cheese, Sour Cream, and Queso.
Conduct food safety and quality assessments at distribution center and supplier locations.
Prepare ingredient and supplier risk assessments to identify potential food safety risks within the Chipotle Supply Chain
Collaborate closely with Chipotle's supplier base and distributors to foster implementation of industry leading food safety and quality programs
Collaborate with cross-functional team members to onboard new suppliers and commercialize core ingredient production
Collaborate with Chipotle cross-functional teams, suppliers, and laboratory partners to design validation studies, analyze data, and properly interpret results
Establish key performance indicators and data collection protocols to update and continuously improve the Chipotle Supplier Score Carding Program
Perform occasional QA and sensory evaluations on a variety of foods typically served within our restaurants.
Monitor the Chipotle Food Quality Reporting System to track and trend food quality issues reported by restaurant teams.