raleigh, north carolina, USA
3 days ago
food safety / quality assurance manager.
Job details We are looking for a knowledgable and experience Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager for our client's growing food production plant in Middlesex, NC. The Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager role is responsible for supporting the maintenance and management of the Compliance & Quality Assurance programs at SinnovaTek and its subsidiaries. ... The Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager will support the development, implementation, and maintenance of food safety and quality programs in compliance with government regulations, the SQF code, and customer expectations. The Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager will support the utilization of tools such as auditing, statistical and process evaluation, trend analysis, and coaching to achieve continuous improvement and business objectives. This position will work closely with the Production team to assist in the development of robust quality programs and drive continuous improvement. Help guide the production group based on key performance indicators, follow corrective & preventative actions, and offer solutions to address any deficiencies.

Please Note: Position requires an individual with a previous history of successfully managing a team in a laboratory &/or plant environment. The ideal candidate should have experience with consumer-packaged goods in an FDA regulated facility. Experience with aseptic and/or hot fill operations is a plus.

Responsibilities:
- Manage & build a strong team through coaching, mentoring, specific training, and performance evaluations
- Refining SOP?s; Develop programs and procedures in line with audit & customer-specific goals
- Monitor FSQA activities ensuring that all the sampling, testing, and analysis of all in-bound materials, in-process products, and finished goods are following food laws, food safety programs, and company and customer standards for
- Perform internal and external quality audits and compile detailed reports of findings
- Support & monitor the processes & performance of the sanitation team including CIP & COP
- Assist in ensuring the effective implementation and maintenance of the SQF System.
- Support in ensuring the facility has the ?regulatory evidence? including FDA required to prove they have produced safe and wholesome products.
- Revise and update food safety and quality programs and procedures as directed & based on continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensure proper calibration & performance of equipment & procedures by team for both analytical & microbiological analyses.
- Helps prevent HACCP process or product failures by working with Food Safety and Quality Assurance staff members and Operations to drive continuous improvement
- Helps implement and develop necessary verification activities including micro sampling to verify the effectiveness of sanitation activities.
- Manages daily activities, in-depth training and development of the Food Safety and Quality staff members.
- Document corrective actions and follow-up as necessary and conduct GMP and Sanitation audits.
- Perform food safety & quality analysis as needed including dilutions, plating & interpretation of results
- Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, food safety, quality SOPs & standards throughout the facility
- Raw material batch & finished product testing to ensure food safety & quality specifications are met
- Inspect raw materials including packaging for integrity & traceability
- Maintain traceability for holds work in progress, & palletized finished goods
- Perform checks before, during, & after production including cleanliness for general sanitation & allergens
- Support the environmental monitoring program & 3rd party testing needs
- Maintain records & documentation following internationally recognized guidelines
- Support internal audits for food safety, quality, OSHA/safety, & chemical compliance
- Flexibility to assist on the floor during production runs

Working hours: 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Skills:
- COVID19 Vaccination is Required
- BS Degree in Food Science related field with a minimum of 3 years food safety & quality assurance experience
- Experience with food products, fluid products or aseptic processes preferred.
- Proven Track Record in Quality Assurance/Sanitation Environment.
- Knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint are required.
- Some experience with Continuous Improvement Processes is desirable.
- Excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills.
- Strong team building skills and ability to train others.
- Strong information gathering, investigative, and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work well with others.
- A "self-starter" requires minimal direct supervision but a team player as well.
- Experience with Statistical Process Control desired.
- 3+ years management experience with 3+ direct report team members
- HACCP & PCQI certified, knowledge of cGMP
- SQF Practitioner experience preferred.
- Understanding of FDA & GFSI food manufacturing standards
- Working knowledge of all current OSHA and safety standards
- Attention to detail & effective communication
- Must work well in teams and demonstrate behavior conducive to promoting strong teamwork
- Must possess a positive attitude in a fast-paced & changing production environment

Education:
Bachelors

Experience:
1-4 years

Qualifications:
- Education in Food Science or related field
- Quality Assurance
- Management
- Food Safety
- Food Production / Aseptic Processes
- Manufacturing


If you're looking for a fulfilling career utilizing your food safety and quality assurance background this is it! Apply online today!



Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, and an incentive and recognition program (all benefits are based on eligibility).

Show lessShow more We are looking for a knowledgable and experience Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager for our client's growing food production plant in Middlesex, NC. The Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager role is responsible for supporting the maintenance and management of the Compliance & Quality Assurance programs at SinnovaTek and its subsidiaries. The Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager will support the development, implementation, and maintenance of food safety and quality programs in compliance with government regulations, the SQF code, and customer expectations. The Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager will support the utilization of tools such as auditing, statistical and process evaluation, trend analysis, and coaching to achieve continuous improvement and business objectives. This position will work closely with the Production team to assist in the development of robust quality programs and drive continuous improvement. Help guide the production group based on key performance indicators, follow corrective & preventative actions, and offer solutions to address any deficiencies.
... Please Note: Position requires an individual with a previous history of successfully managing a team in a laboratory &/or plant environment. The ideal candidate should have experience with consumer-packaged goods in an FDA regulated facility. Experience with aseptic and/or hot fill operations is a plus.

Responsibilities:
- Manage & build a strong team through coaching, mentoring, specific training, and performance evaluations
- Refining SOP?s; Develop programs and procedures in line with audit & customer-specific goals
- Monitor FSQA activities ensuring that all the sampling, testing, and analysis of all in-bound materials, in-process products, and finished goods are following food laws, food safety programs, and company and customer standards for
- Perform internal and external quality audits and compile detailed reports of findings
- Support & monitor the processes & performance of the sanitation team including CIP & COP
- Assist in ensuring the effective implementation and maintenance of the SQF System.
- Support in ensuring the facility has the ?regulatory evidence? including FDA required to prove they have produced safe and wholesome products.
- Revise and update food safety and quality programs and procedures as directed & based on continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensure proper calibration & performance of equipment & procedures by team for both analytical & microbiological analyses.
- Helps prevent HACCP process or product failures by working with Food Safety and Quality Assurance staff members and Operations to drive continuous improvement
- Helps implement and develop necessary verification activities including micro sampling to verify the effectiveness of sanitation activities.
- Manages daily activities, in-depth training and development of the Food Safety and Quality staff members.
- Document corrective actions and follow-up as necessary and conduct GMP and Sanitation audits.
- Perform food safety & quality analysis as needed including dilutions, plating & interpretation of results
- Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, food safety, quality SOPs & standards throughout the facility
- Raw material batch & finished product testing to ensure food safety & quality specifications are met
- Inspect raw materials including packaging for integrity & traceability
- Maintain traceability for holds work in progress, & palletized finished goods
- Perform checks before, during, & after production including cleanliness for general sanitation & allergens
- Support the environmental monitoring program & 3rd party testing needs
- Maintain records & documentation following internationally recognized guidelines
- Support internal audits for food safety, quality, OSHA/safety, & chemical compliance
- Flexibility to assist on the floor during production runs

Working hours: 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Skills:
- COVID19 Vaccination is Required
- BS Degree in Food Science related field with a minimum of 3 years food safety & quality assurance experience
- Experience with food products, fluid products or aseptic processes preferred.
- Proven Track Record in Quality Assurance/Sanitation Environment.
- Knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint are required.
- Some experience with Continuous Improvement Processes is desirable.
- Excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills.
- Strong team building skills and ability to train others.
- Strong information gathering, investigative, and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work well with others.
- A "self-starter" requires minimal direct supervision but a team player as well.
- Experience with Statistical Process Control desired.
- 3+ years management experience with 3+ direct report team members
- HACCP & PCQI certified, knowledge of cGMP
- SQF Practitioner experience preferred.
- Understanding of FDA & GFSI food manufacturing standards
- Working knowledge of all current OSHA and safety standards
- Attention to detail & effective communication
- Must work well in teams and demonstrate behavior conducive to promoting strong teamwork
- Must possess a positive attitude in a fast-paced & changing production environment

Education:
Bachelors

Experience:
1-4 years

Qualifications:
- Education in Food Science or related field
- Quality Assurance
- Management
- Food Safety
- Food Production / Aseptic Processes
- Manufacturing


If you're looking for a fulfilling career utilizing your food safety and quality assurance background this is it! Apply online today!



Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, and an incentive and recognition program (all benefits are based on eligibility).

Show lessShow morekey responsibilities

- Manage & build a strong team through coaching, mentoring, specific training, and performance evaluations- Refining SOP?s; Develop programs and procedures in line with audit & customer-specific goals- Monitor FSQA activities ensuring that all the sampling, testing, and analysis of all in-bound materials, in-process products, and finished goods are following food laws, food safety programs, and company and customer standards for- Perform internal and external quality audits and compile detailed reports of findings- Support & monitor the processes & performance of the sanitation team including CIP & COP- Assist in ensuring the effective implementation and maintenance of the SQF System. - Support in ensuring the facility has the ?regulatory evidence? including FDA required to prove they have produced safe and wholesome products.- Revise and update food safety and quality programs and procedures as directed & based on continuous improvement initiatives- Ensure proper calibration & performance of equipment & procedures by team for both analytical & microbiological analyses.- Helps prevent HACCP process or product failures by working with Food Safety and Quality Assurance staff members and Operations to drive continuous improvement- Helps implement and develop necessary verification activities including micro sampling to verify the effectiveness of sanitation activities.- Manages daily activities, in-depth training and development of the Food Safety and Quality staff members.- Document corrective actions and follow-up as necessary and conduct GMP and Sanitation audits.- Perform food safety & quality analysis as needed including dilutions, plating & interpretation of results- Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, food safety, quality SOPs & standards throughout the facility- Raw material batch & finished product testing to ensure food safety & quality specifications are met- Inspect raw materials including packaging for integrity & traceability- Maintain traceability for holds work in progress, & palletized finished goods- Perform checks before, during, & after production including cleanliness for general sanitation & allergens- Support the environmental monitoring program & 3rd party testing needs- Maintain records & documentation following internationally recognized guidelines- Support internal audits for food safety, quality, OSHA/safety, & chemical compliance- Flexibility to assist on the floor during production runs

experience

1-4 years

skills

- COVID19 Vaccination is Required- BS Degree in Food Science related field with a minimum of 3 years food safety & quality assurance experience- Experience with food products, fluid products or aseptic processes preferred.- Proven Track Record in Quality Assurance/Sanitation Environment.- Knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint are required.- Some experience with Continuous Improvement Processes is desirable.- Excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills.- Strong team building skills and ability to train others.- Strong information gathering, investigative, and troubleshooting skills.- Ability to work well with others.- A "self-starter" requires minimal direct supervision but a team player as well.- Experience with Statistical Process Control desired.- 3+ years management experience with 3+ direct report team members- HACCP & PCQI certified, knowledge of cGMP- SQF Practitioner experience preferred.- Understanding of FDA & GFSI food manufacturing standards- Working knowledge of all current OSHA and safety standards- Attention to detail & effective communication- Must work well in teams and demonstrate behavior conducive to promoting strong teamwork- Must possess a positive attitude in a fast-paced & changing production environment

qualifications

- Education in Food Science or related field- Quality Assurance- Management- Food Safety- Food Production / Aseptic Processes- Manufacturing

education

Bachelors

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