Quality Assurance Manager - Manufacturing

Batory Foods•Elk Grove Village, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role will design and implement processes and build Food Quality programs and put in place checks and balance procedures to ensure Manufacturing Operations are in compliance with best practices for food safety and quality including the oversight of Manufacturing Testing Techs for the Elk Grove, IL. This role is also responsible for Food Defense Control and for regulatory compliance and risk management throughout the Manufacturing facilities. This role will is located in our facility in Elk Grove, IL

Requirements

A successful track record including 10+ years of experience consulting in or managing the Q&FS area of a large food company; experience working in an ingredients company preferred.
Strong leadership skills and ability to motivate and empower individuals to succeed.
Clear track record of delivering results in high passed environment.
Ability to build teams across different departments and hold teams accountable for performance.
Experience managing all the aspects of the GFSI schemes and certifications such as FSSC 22000, BRC, SQF.
Experience implementing and managing FDA Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)and cGMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)and HARPC, and reassessment.
Experience implementing systems and procedures for the proper reporting and data analysis of food safety and quality issues and experience in implementing corrective actions and preventive measures to ensure corporate food safety and quality assurance issues are addressed.
Experience in administering and managing emergency response programs and resolutions
Experience implementing a TQA food supply program to insure value to the company and clients.
BS required, MS preferred, in food science or related field; 7 years relevant food industry experience required.

Nice To Haves

Any of the following are a strong plus: Certified Internal Auditor for a GFSI scheme. HACCP, HARPC FSPCA – PCQI Certified.

Responsibilities

Update and maintain product specifications and have knowledge and experience of Microbial Testing processes.
Establish annual objectives for the department and participate in management review meetings and technical committees.
Represent Batory in public events and meetings with customers as requested and is the primary contact for all regulatory actions involved in Manufacturing.
Manage the Food Safety and Compliance programs for the Manufacturing facilities, including maintaining reviewing and approving current and new policies and procedures and facilitating the implementation of new procedures, practices and policies including the development and implementation, and maintenance of Quality Management Systems and HACCP Programs.
Lead the development and implementation of Food Safety Fundamentals and the Food Safety Plan as outlined in the BRC system and prepare the organization for FDA, BRC and other audits, while maintaining inspection reports and records.
Develop, maintain, socialize, and enforce food safety, food defense and food fraud requirements including a supplier’s requirements manual.
Lead the development of training programs related to food safety and quality assurance in Manufacturing.
Lead Emergency Incident Team and Issues Resolution including Recall/Withdrawal.
All other duties and responsibilities as directed or assigned by senior management.