Quality Assurance Manager - Manufacturing

At Batory Foods, we encourage our team to Bring YOU, Every Day because true success starts with the ability to be yourself and letting your unique talents shine. Since 1979, the heart of our success has been our people. The Friedman family established a legacy of generosity, warmth, and respect. And with core values like Invest in Relationships and Be Relentless About Improvement, each member of our team consistently strives for excellence to uphold that legacy-whether it's related to the employee experience, our processes, or the customer journey. Join our team today and help us build a better tomorrow, together.
Benefits:
13 paid holidays with an end of year holiday refresh break
Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
Profit-Sharing program
Tuition reimbursement program
Be Positively Excellent well-being program.
Term Life Insurance Plan
Standard Disability Plan
QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER - MANUFACTURING
Job Description:
This role will design and implement processes and build Food Quality programs and put in place checks and balance procedures to ensure Manufacturing Operations are in compliance with best practices for food safety and quality including the oversight of Manufacturing Testing Techs for the company's 4 Manufacturing facilities: Chicago, IL, Elk Grove, IL, COMMERCE, CA, and Matamoras, Tamaulipas in Mexico. This role is also responsible for Food Defense Control and for regulatory compliance and risk management throughout the Manufacturing facilities.
This role will is located in our facility in Chicago, IL.
Responsibilities:

• Update and maintain product specifications and have knowledge and experience of Microbial Testing processes.
• Establish annual objectives for the department and participate in management review meetings and technical committees.
• Represent Batory in public events and meetings with customers as requested and is the primary contact for all regulatory actions involved in Manufacturing.
• Manage the Food Safety and Compliance programs for the Manufacturing facilities, including maintaining reviewing and approving current and new policies and procedures and facilitating the implementation of new procedures, practices and policies including the development and implementation, and maintenance of Quality Management Systems and HACCP Programs.
• Lead the development and implementation of Food Safety Fundamentals and the Food Safety Plan as outlined in the BRC system and prepare the organization for FDA, BRC and other audits, while maintaining inspection reports and records.
• Develop, maintain, socialize, and enforce food safety, food defense and food fraud requirements including a supplier's requirements manual.
• Lead the development of training programs related to food safety and Quality Assurance in Manufacturing.
• Lead Emergency Incident Team and Issues Resolution including Recall/Withdrawal.
• All other duties and responsibilities as directed or assigned by senior management.,

Qualifications:

• A successful track record including 10+ years of experience consulting in or managing the Q&FS area of a large food company; experience working in an ingredients company preferred.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to motivate and empower individuals to succeed.
• Clear track record of delivering results in high passed environment.
• Ability to build teams across different departments and hold teams accountable for performance.
• Experience managing all the aspects of the GFSI schemes and certifications such as FSSC 22000, BRC, SQF.
• Experience implementing and managing FDA Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)and cGMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)and HARPC, and reassessment.

• Experience implementing systems and procedures for the proper reporting and data analysis of food safety and quality issues and experience in implementing corrective actions and preventive measures to ensure corporate food safety and Quality Assurance issues are addressed.
• Experience in administering and managing emergency response programs and resolutions
• Experience implementing a TQA food supply program to insure value to the company and clients.
• BS required, MS preferred, in food science or related field; 7 years relevant food industry experience required.
• Any of the following are a strong plus: Certified Internal Auditor for a GFSI scheme. HACCP, HARPC FSPCA - PCQI Certified.

Batory Foods in an equal opportunity employer which considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition, Batory Foods also provides "reasonable accommodations" to qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify us immediately.