Superintendent Quality

Lamb Weston•Hermiston, OR

1d•$95,020 - $142,520•Onsite

About The Position

Functions autonomously to implement programs within a given functional area of the Quality group. Supports management in the implementation of relevant quality processes and procedures and the daily execution of related activities. Participates on cross functional teams to ensure effective implementation of quality initiatives and processes. Owns the execution of technical objectives related to assigned responsibilities. Innovates for continuous Quality improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or other relevant field of study.
5-10 years related experience or training
Knowledge of Microbiology, Food Science or Chemistry
3-5 years’ experience in sanitation supervisory and/or production
Understanding of various chemicals and sanitation procedures
Five (5) years supervisory experience.
Good verbal, written and technical skills.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors..
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to define problems collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Nice To Haves

CPR and First Aid certifications are preferred
Preference for candidate with HACCP Certification

Responsibilities

Develop and ensure maintenance of a consistent HACCP and SSOP format
Develop and ensure maintenance of a consistent pre-requisite program strategy and format
Assist Quality and Food Safety Manager with Allergen, Pathogen, and Foreign Material Control programs
Assist Quality and Food Safety Manager Weight and Measures programs
Schedule and lead training activities
Support Quality and Food Safety manager in maintain food safety systems and regulatory systems consistent with company continuous improvement processes.
Utilize process metrics to anticipate potential problems and recognize existing problems that could affect product safety and quality. Identify root causes and resolve problems before they add risk and costs.
Advise Operations (corporate and plant), R&D, and Marketing on the development and maintenance of HACCP and SSOP plans to assure compliance to regulations and the production of safe products.
Support plant management through regulatory audits, plant inspector challenges, and other food safety/economic regulatory issues.
Review current control programs
Develop and ensure measures of compliance, with plant management staffs, to food safety and regulatory programs.
Maintain open communication with plant staffs regarding metrics of compliance to regulatory and food safety programs and activities.
Facilitate implementation of corrective action responses to address food safety & regulatory trends
Ensure and facilitate that annual HACCP & SSOP reassessments are conducted.
Lead and/or support projects directed at, or associated with, initiatives dealing with food safety and regulatory issues
Support in addressing customer complaints through research and development of corrective actions
Proactively develop quality programs and enhancements
Lead focused improvement teams for food safety and product quality issues
Lead and develop Team Lead group mentoring through Food Safety and Quality metrics, as well as PQ development.
Provide support to QA Techs and QA Clerks through conducting lab audits, training and development of technicians, and overall support of the department.

Benefits

Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
Paid Time Off
Financial Planning Services
Employee Stock purchase program
Health Savings Accounts
Life and Accident insurance
Family-Friendly Employee events
Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services