Quality Manager

The purpose of this position is to be responsible for the support, maintenance and documentation of processes and procedures related to SQF, SOPs, OFIs and other quality management systems. Maintains compliance with OSHA, FDA, SQF and other relevant standards. Supports Sanitation and training as well.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

SQF Practitioner/PCQI. Administer the design, implementation and maintenance of the SQF (Safe Quality Food) Quality Management System (QMS)

· Oversee the design, development, implementation, review and maintenance of the SQF System, including food safety fundamentals, food safety plan, and food quality plan.

· Determine methods to verify effectiveness of SQF program.

· Take appropriate action to maintain the integrity of the SQF System.

· Communicate to relevant personnel all information essential to ensure the effective implementation and maintenance of the SQF System.

· Reviews, verifies and maintains SQF records and binders

· Review production records across all shifts.

· Responsible for internal audits.

· Responsible for proper label development for all finished goods.

Leadership Upholding Industry Standards

· Lead Audits (Internal, SQF), Food Safety: Maintain an adequate Food Safety Program as described by most up to date SQF scheme. Responsible for implementing and coordinating HACCP programs. Maintain current HACCP and Food Security certification.

· Operational Methods and Personnel Practices. Develop and implement programs and techniques to protect food from adulteration during storage and manufacturing. Ensure the program addresses receiving and storing raw materials, transferring and handling ingredients, operational appearance, and operational, delivery and personnel practices.

· Maintenance for Food Safety. Work collaboratively with maintenance and production departments to develop and implement a formal preventive maintenance program as per up to date SQF scheme.

Support Sanitation and Cleaning Practices

Supports training sanitation leads as well as other sanitation team members as needed on cleaning procedures.

Design and/or improve cleaning methodology as required by SQF, allergen or environmental monitor program.

Supporting documentation of sanitation procedures required by Sanitation supervisor.

Assists in SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) development and adherence

Ensure procedures are accurate and correct.

Investigate product process and formula when SOP is in question.

Design tools, templates and measurement procedures needed to take proper data as required by SOP.

Document and communicate investigations results.

Assists in Quality and Safety Training

Lead training efforts as appropriate. Provide training to production employees on all shifts to ensure adherence to established quality programs. Plan, promote, and organize training activities related to food quality and safety. Train operators, supervisors and managers in quality assurance theory and practice, processes and procedures. Ensure continuous improvement with suppliers and ingredients, packaging, work-in-process, finished product and equipment. Train sanitation leads as well as production supervisors and managers on cleaning procedures.

Safety

Serve as a safety coordinator along with the HR Manager. Proactively work with the members of the Safety Committee on job-related safety issues. Investigate accidents and determine the root cause. Develop action plan (steps) to resolve safety issues. Record and document all information and data as it relates to safety and safety programs. Conduct periodic safety walk throughs the facility, minimum monthly. Communicate recommendations and changes to ensure facility safety needs are being met.

SQF COMPLIANCE

This position is responsible for reporting food safety and quality problems to the Supervisor, the SQF Practitioner or directly to Senior Management.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Other related job duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum requirements in terms of educational background work experience, licenses/certifications or other knowledge, skills and abilities.

Educational Background and Experience

• Four-year BS or BA degree preferred.
• Minimum three to five years’ experience in a Quality Role in a commercial food setting; bakery setting preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strategic Skills

• Functional and Technical Skills: Prior experience in food production required; minimum of three years' experience with GMP/HACCP/PCQI and FDA/SQF.
• Passive certification HACCP, PCQI and SQF Classes.
• Working familiarity with MS Office Products required.
• Project management skill and experience required.
• Decision Quality: Demonstrated skill in judgment and sound decision-making required.
• Continuous Improvement mindset

Personal and Interpersonal Skills

Willingness to take direction and respond effectively to constructive criticism required. Excellent communications skills required, including active listening and effective speaking Managing Diversity: Proven ability to work with a variety of people, based not only on legally-protected classifications but also differences in communication styles, learning styles and other differences Motivating Others: Demonstrated skill in establishing and maintaining a motivating work environmentEthics and Values: Demonstrated ability to maintain the highest ethical standards in the work environment

Integrity and Trust: Demonstrated skill in earning and keeping co-workers’ trust

Operating Skills

• Organizing: Demonstrated skill in organizing work, setting priorities and planning ahead required.
• Process Management: Experience in basic process management tools and techniques required.

Energy and Drive

• Perseverance: Demonstrated skill in working toward goals despite encountering obstacles.
• Drive for Results: Focus on and commitment to achieving outcomes required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift

Work Location: In person