Quality Assurance Director

SUMMARY:

The Director of Food Safety and Quality Assurance will have overall responsibility for the execution and implementation of food safety and product quality programs. They will act as an subject matter expert to the company on Food Safety and Quality Systems and own the Supplier Quality and Reporting to ensure product safety and stability. You will bring credible expertise, providing leadership and oversight for Food Safety, including HACCP, micro risk assessments, environmental monitoring programs, thermal validation, allergen management, foreign material controls, capability development and culture. The successful candidate will ensure clear understanding of food safety, requirements, and expectations at all levels across the business with the authority to hold teams accountable to meet the standards and expectations that assures the food safety of products.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Development, execution and implementation of food safety programs.

• Leverage expertise to troubleshoot food safety and product quality related issues

• Drives a quality first mindset with food safety built into business processes at the very earliest points

• Perform/Validate risk assessments of facilities, programs, processes, products, and ingredients.

• Design and execute studies to validate food safety and/or shelf-life

• Support in the validation and verification of processing and detection equipment.

• Ensure compliance with applicable food safety regulatory requirements both USDA and GFSI

• Track effectiveness of the sanitation function/programs

• Provides strong technical leadership for all aspects of the Company's food safety programs including HACCP, micro risk assessments, environmental monitoring programs, thermal validation, allergen management

• Accountability to develop, strengthen and maintain food safety policies and standards that define the food safety requirements, measurements, and action standards

• Ensures a full and comprehensive assessment of food safety is maintained, ensuring documentation accuracy for food safety systems and full adherence to food safety standards

• Drives actions to address gaps and mitigate food safety risks, provides governance to ensure all food safety CAPAs are effective, closed and validated; and drive sharing of learnings and best practice across the global business

• Provide guidance on product disposition, with authority to make recommendations to assure food safety is maintained

• Provides data driven measures and analysis of trends relating to food safety performance

• Champions a strong food safety culture across the organization, creating an environment where decisions are made in line with the TCS quality values, and drives a technical understanding of food safety, risks and impacts into the business

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

· Must be able to work effectively in a multi-tasking work environment, and pivot where needed based on projects or marketing requests

· HACCP certification required.

· GFSI (BRC, SQF or FSSC 22000) certifications preferred

· Understands and can apply basic microbiological principles. In depth foodborne pathogen knowledge.

· Strong written & verbal communication skills, analytical ability, leadership strength and ability to work effectively with teams are required

· Knowledge of food laws and U.S regulations

· Strong auditing and assessment skills are required

· Excellent communication skills: is able to effectively and persuasively articulate positions both verbally and in electronic mediums to various audiences including senior executives in a clear, concise and compelling manner

· This position can base out of either our Beaverton or Bay City Location. Travel requirement if based in Beaverton of 50%-70%, If based out of Bay City travel requirement will be 15%-30%

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

· Bachelor’s Degree with 10+ years of experience in Quality Assurance and 5+ years of experience in a management role.

COMPETENCIES:

· Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

· Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

· Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

· Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively. Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

· Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

· Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

· Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

· Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values.

· Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

· Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

· Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.

· Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $130,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: On the road