JOB SUMMARY: Assists Food Safety Quality Assurance (FSQA) Manager in overseeing systems, processes, and protocols for coordinating, maintaining, and ensuring adequacy of the Food Safety & Quality Assurance programs. This includes enforcement and documentation for all prerequisite programs related to all production, sanitation, and pest control activities for HACCP, USDA, FDA, and SQF related programs. Executes the Food Safety and Quality Assurance program. Leads QA/QC Technicians in the verification and documentation process on every production line and workstation throughout the plant. Works in conjunction with Production teams in the execution of the quality assurance program. Works closely with sanitation and maintenance teams to ensure that equipment works as per manufacturing requirements and keeps them sanitary as per Company’s policies and procedures. Assists Food Safety Manager in managing day-to-day quality assurance/quality control operations in support of business objectives by ensuring compliance with all standards, policies, and regulations for the environmentally sound production of safe and quality product. Provides leadership to the plant’s quality assurance, quality control and sanitation functions, and always contributes leadership in continuous improvement initiatives Supports and leads the operations team in the implementation of the corporate vision, strategy, quality, policies, and procedures. Supports Food Safety Director in managing all microbiology functions in plant. Monitors the quality of the manufacturing and food safety process from incoming to finished product shipment, ensuring formulations and quality standards are adhered to, adequate sanitation standards are always maintained, and packaging requirements match industry standards. Execute strategic goals that align with business objectives. Works directly or indirectly with customers, customer service, vendors, and sales teams as needed regarding quality related matters including audits, cuttings, specifications, customer complaints and compliance. Works as part of the leadership team in manufacturing process strategies with the science and technology team. Exemplifies the desired culture, values, and philosophies of the NGM organization: Servant Leadership, Hard Work, Respect, Loyalty, Unity, Innovation, Communication, Openness, Objectivity, Education, Humility, Trust & Honesty. This position leads by example. Maintains a positive work environment and ensures fair and consistent treatment of all associates . Demonstrates care and compassion for people; shows empathy and concern. Set a positive example of the company values and excellent customer service .