Quality Assurance Food Manager.

Great opportunity to get your foot in the door of a brand new Production Plant in Austin, MN!  The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating and directing the food safety and quality assurance programs at the facility level, ensuring continuous production of products consistent with established food safety and quality standards. ...

Details:

• Wages Starting at $80,000 DOE
• Full Benefits Package
• 1st Shift

Responsibilities:

• Manage quality assurance staff providing food quality and safety goals, and frequent communication to resolve problems and issues;
• Facilitate activities to ensure product quality, compliance with specifications, food safety and regulatory compliance;
• Manage weekly product sensory evaluation involving plant leaders;
• Manage Environmental Monitoring Program;
• Consult and advise plant manager on food safety and quality issues, leading problem-solving efforts including determination of root cause and preventative measures;
• Monitor and record food safety, quality or security issues and concerns; communicating and resolving any violations when observed or reported. Escalate issues and concerns as appropriate;
• Take appropriate steps to control potentially unsafe or poor-quality product;
• Develop and analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine present standards and establish proposed quality and reliability expectancy of finished product;
• Develop, implement, and maintain HACCP and Food Safety plan, overseeing all execution of preventative controls and pre-requisite programs;
• Formulate and maintain food quality and safety objectives and coordinate objective with production procedures in cooperation with plant manager to maximize product reliability and minimize costs;
• Direct staff engaged in inspection and testing activities to ensure continuous control over ingredients, packaging, work-in-process, finished product and equipment;
• Monitor and address consumer and customer complaints;
• Develop KPI?s and implement complaint reduction projects in alignment with Plant Management;
• Generate ideas for continuous quality improvement and participate in the development and implementation of new policies, procedures and/or program;
• Performs other required tasks as assigned.

Skills:

• USDA experience preferred

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience;
• HACCP, PCQI and GFSI certified;
• Knowledge of and responsible for policies, programs and procedures to support compliance of FDA?s FSMA regulations, GFSI standards to maintain SQF certification;
• Ability to understand and execute a variety of regulatory and company procedures and policies;
• Proficient in word processing and spreadsheet applications
• Able to work independently as well as in a team setting
• Able to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to effectively manage supervisors and employees
• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills
• Proven interpersonal skills and judgment in communicating with staff
• Ability to solve complex problems.

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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).