Manager, Food Safety And Quality

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Position Title: Manager, Food Safety and Quality 

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time ​

Position Location: Othello 

Requisition ID: 26866 

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The Quality Manager ensures accurate implementation of and adherence to Quality specifications in the manufacturing operation. The role also serves as a functional lead and is instrumental in leading the Formula Recipe Management process. Position also assists in the effective management of the plant’s sanitation program, HACCP, recall program, external audits, and Food Safety compliance. Acts as liaison for all Technical, R&D, and Innovation interactions. Must work a flexible schedule to support Quality and Food Safety activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Ensures accurate implementation and adherence to Quality policies and programs to ensure Food Safety and compliance with Company policies and Federal and State laws and guidelines
• Serves as functional lead for process optimization using statistical data, including performing design of experiments on the production line and the development of functional process control models
• Set and lead training on Quality goals and objectives that compliment company policies and goals
• As an active role of the Plant Leadership team, foster collaborative and open communication with all members of plant and cross-functional partners to ensure new product development, PSTs, and product optimization is being executed successfully for superior results
• Monitor products and processes for conformance to standards, ensure prompt and thorough investigation when product safety may be compromised and minimize the amount of nonstandard/held product
• Lead BOP’s (Best Operating Practices) for safety, quality, cost and delivery ensuring processes are safely designed, audited and operated
• Manage and perform McCain and customer product cuttings, investigate customer and consumer complaints, & monitor suppliers and maintain COAs and COCs according to industry standards
• Directly supervise all Quality Assurance employees. Provide performance evaluations, training, coaching, discipline, recognition, and leadership as appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s Degree required, ideally in a technical/scientific field
• 3+ years in food manufacturing operations (frozen foods a plus!) and/or quality experience in food processing and an ability to coordinate technical knowledge with production activities
• Proficient use of statistical methods including DOE and SPC required
• Knowledge of root cause analysis tools to be used on mechanical, processing, quality, and Food Safety issues
• Working knowledge of Food Safety and sanitation principles and practices, computer systems, and production processes and equipment used in the food industry
• Prior experience in capital projects is an asset
• Ability to make operating decisions which are within budgetary constraints
• Hire, evaluate, manage and grow Food Safety and Quality employees (with HR guidance)
• Participation in the continuous improvement process is expected as a member of the leadership team at the facility. This includes taking an active role in process improvement initiatives, employee training and upgrading current skill base

This job description covers the basic functions of the job and is not intended to provide a complete listing of daily tasks. Flexibility and improvement of job skills are essential to all positions at McCain Foods.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace.  As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. 
 
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

The health and safety of McCain employees and their families has been our number one priority since the start of COVID-19 pandemic. With vaccination restrictions easing across the globe we do not currently require employees to be vaccinated, but we reserve the right to change this mandate in line with health guidance and regulations in each country.
 
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Job Family: Quality & Food Safety      
Division: NA Operations 
Department: ​Othello Quality ​
Location(s): US - United States of America : Washington : Othello || US - United States of America : Washington : Seattle 

Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.