Schwan’s Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle brand CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leader in manufacturing and marketing quality foods enjoyed nationwide. We have beloved brands like Red Baron®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Villa Prima™ and Freschetta® pizzas; bibigo®, Pagoda® Asian-style snacks and we can’t forget Mrs. Smith’s® and Edwards® pies! We bring families and communities together through great food. Join our team and see the opportunities are real, and the sky is the limit; this isn’t just a job, it’s a seat at the table!

We are hiring a Sr. Food Safety Quality (FSQ) Manager at our manufacturing facility in Stilwell OK. This position is responsible for managing the Food Safety and Quality (FSQ) and Sanitation or co-pack functions for a large manufacturing facility, ensuring compliance to the Company's food safety and quality objectives.

Responsibilities:

Directs activities in a Schwan’s manufacturing facility or with suppliers and co-packers to ensure compliance in accordance with USDA (US Dept of Ag), SSOP (Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures), HACCP (Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Points), Preventive Controls (FSMA compliance), FDA (Food & Drug Administration), and overall good manufacturing practices.Serves as Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) coordinator and Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) for the facility. Also serves at the on-site recall coordinator.Assures execution of daily product cuttings, specification approval, and SPC program execution.Serves as key contact with regulatory agency personnel (FSIS, FDA, Military, State).Leads resolution and remediation, utilizing plant and corporate resources, of regulatory issues and requests.Leads resolution and remediation, utilizing plant and corporate resources, of customer, food safety, and product quality issues and requests.Maintains strong working relationship with appropriate personnel in each Schwan Business Unit and provides support and maintains involvement with follow-up regarding quality and/or food safety issues noted by customers.Responsible for the Food Safety of all products and processes (i.e., Hold management program, Corrective Action program, facility audits)Maintains identity preserved products Responsible for specification compliance on ingredients, packaging and finished goods.Responsible for maintenance of FSQ Documentation SharePoint site for facilityCoordinates annual employee training programs for Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), HACCP, and other food safety/quality issues as necessary.Coordinates preparation for and corrective follow-up actions for third party facility/program inspections.Directs, trains, and develops subordinates.Continuous Improvement Project WorkDevelops and implements food safety, regulatory, and quality strategic plan for site in concert with corporate strategic plan. Identify areas of need to drive greatest improvement in food safety, quality, and product consistency for the facility providing positive impact to plant driven metrics. Able to utilize and critically evaluate data from a variety of sources to identify root cause and lead teams towards resolution.Partner with FSQ Manager and key stakeholders to maintain active work on prioritized list of projects focused on improving product quality, consistency, food safety & regulatory compliance, with regular updates on progress. Effectively leads projects to completion in timely manner with demonstrated results.Understand internal and external food safety & quality processes and report to facility leadership on quality issues, trends and opportunities with the purpose of driving continuous improvement.Apply continuous improvement tools (SPC, Lean, Six Sigma, etc.) in problem solving, data analysis, and implementation of process improvements to drive product consistency and reduce product defects (consumer complaints, foreign material, amount of held product, etc.) Design and implement methods for process control, process improvement, testing and inspection. Plan and conduct the analysis, inspection, design, test and/or integration of processes to assure the quality of ingredients, packaging, work in progress (WIP) or finished product.Actively lead and support continuous improvement activities and projects, deliver improved product consistency, and increase efficiency to impact the broader company and the FSQ team.

Qualifications:

Education:bachelor’s degree (U.S. or foreign equivalent) in Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science, Food Safety and Technology or a closely related field, orMaster's degree (U.S. or foreign equivalent) in Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science, Food Safety and Technology or a closely related field. A minimum of 5 years of management experienceHACCP/Preventive Controls Certification.Strong technical skills in area of focus (microbiology and/or chemistry) with ability to interpret general technical and scientific results and perform analytical tests.Sound mathematical and basic food science understanding.Strong understanding of food safety, HACCP, and basic food regulatory requirements.Working knowledge of basic quality control and quality assurance programs and concepts.Good knowledge of statistics and interpretation of experimental data.Basic understanding of the manufacturing environment and production operation.Basic knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC)applications. Strong analytic and project management skills.Strong computer skills and ability to learn technical software.Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of programs with strong Excel skills.Proven people management and delegation skills.Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with demonstrated influence management skills.Detail- oriented, take initiative, and ability to work with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation and Benefits:

The base salary range for this position is $104,625 to $174,375 annually with eligibility for a 20% annual incentive bonus, that is based on organizational performance. The pay range represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to educations, skills, work experience, certifications, geography etc. As such, starting pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a strong foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support programs.

The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected class.

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