Quality Systems Manager

Boar's Head•Sarasota, MI

17d

About The Position

Oversee all the manufacturing food safety and quality as well as continuous improvement initiative. Initiates or consults on projects related to product quality and food safety.

Requirements

BS degree in a Food Science, Meat Science or related discipline is preferred (appropriate higher level technical plant work experience will be considered as an alternative)
Five (5) to seven (7) years of experience in Quality Assurance, Food Safety or a related field in a meat processing facility.
Must have a solid understanding of SQF, HACCP/SSOP regulatory requirements.
Fluency in the English language
Must possess good oral and written communication skills
Must be able to effectively communicate with other employees regardless of their position and experience level.
Technical level mathematical skills necessary for chemical and microbiological analysis
Ability to analyze statistical data
Must be analytical and possess good problem solving attributes.
Must be able to maintain objectivity.
Must possess the ability to evaluate information provided from technical resources and draw sound conclusions, or make logical decisions based on that data.
Must be able to read and interpret FSIS and FDA regulations and required certification codes.
Should be HACCP certified or trained.
Must be an SQF Certified Practitioner or able to attend training and become certified within 6 months after being selected for the position.
Ability to stand or work standing or walking for extended periods.
Ability to lift at least 30 pounds overhead.
Ability to work for long hours on occasion.
Ability to work in a hot or cold environment (26°F -110°F)
Ability to work around loud machinery (hearing protection provided)
Ability to work in a meat processing environment (blood, juices, etc.)
Ability to travel overnight occasionally.

Responsibilities

Assist in troubleshooting with USDA-FSIS and FDA regulatory issues and food safety or quality deviations.
Provide support to manufacturing plants in the absence of the Senior Quality Manager
Responsible for communicating and working across all functions and levels on changes to food safety and product quality programs and procedures
Develop and lead integrated process management teams to develop food safety and quality monitoring programs
Responsible for reviewing and managing food safety and quality documentation for suppliers
Liaison between training and FSQA to ensure training materials are kept up to date per procedural and program changes
Review the completion of adequate RCA and corrective actions for non-conformance in the FSQA system (deviations, customer complaints, FSIS non-compliance reports, etc.)
Oversee Quality System performance and site KPI’s and develop helps develop goals for each location
Participate in cross functional teams to ensure the continuous, on-going improvement of processes, methods, productivity, and quality while reducing costs.
Assist manufacturing location with any audits or certifications as a food safety resource including but not limited to FSIS Food Safety Audits, SQF certification audits, and retailer audits.
Conduct internal audits and employee interviews
Provide concise and timely feedback to the appropriate individuals regarding issues
Other duties as assigned