QA/Sanitation Manager

Our Mission Foods facility in McMinnville OR is looking for an experienced QA/Sanitation Manager to proudly work at this facility. The Total Quality/Sanitation Manager is responsible for partnering with the rest of the organization to consistently develop, produce and supply products that exceed customer and consumer expectations.

• Protect the brand(s) ensuring the compliance to regulatory requirements.
• Engage everyone in the organization to strive for the highest standards of quality every day.
• Monitor and ensure the continuous improvement on product quality and quality system.
• Monitor and ensure the continuous improvement of the Food Safety Program
• To mentor and develop the Total Quality team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree in food science/Technology or related field required.  5 years of Quality Assurance experience in a manufacturing environment required.  Bakery or food/beverage manufacturing preferred. With a minimum of 3 years of experience in a managerial capacity in a manufacturing/quality environment required. Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above.

• Extensive experience in Total Quality within consumer food production environments, with a proven track record in leading TQ teams.
• Experience with regulatory inspectors: AIB, BRC, OSHA, Military, Health Department, EPA, City & County Inspectors)
• Team management/leadership/development skills. Successful in building and mentoring high performance teams committed to quality and promoting a spirit of teamwork and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Bilingual English & Spanish desirable
• Maturity, self-confidence, and strong communication skills will be critical for this role.
• A multicultural approach to operating in a diverse business environment. Comfortable communicating and operating within an internationally matrixed environment.
• Able to perform simple analysis.
• Ability to work flexible hours including holidays and weekends.
• Strong Computer skills including Microsoft Office Applications.

Salary Range:  $95,000.00 - $99,000.00 annually plus $7,000.00 Bonus and Full Benefits Packet including:

Health, Vision and Dental insurance, Life insurance, Paid time off, 401(k) matching, & Flexible spending accounts, Dependent Care FSA and Health Care FSA.

This position is eligible for relocation assistance.#zr

Gruma Corporation and its affiliates, including but not limited to Azteca Milling, L.P., are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely for the purposes of determining suitability for employment, verifying your identity, and maintaining employment statistics on applicants. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act as well as state and local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity with-out imposing undue hardship on Gruma. Please inform the company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.