Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT), is a
leading innovator, marketer and producer of quality branded products for
the pet, lawn and garden supplies markets. Central Avian & Small
Animal (CASA), a division of Central Garden & Pet and a leading
innovator, marketer, and producer of quality wild bird and small pet
products, is searching for a Food Safety Auditor. The Food Safety
Auditor reports to the Quality Control Manager.
CASA is home to Kaytee and SuperPet products – the
leading brands in their fields. Please see our web site for
additional company information – www.central.com
Key Responsibilities
· Conducts
food safety audits of all Kaytee facilities.
· Provides
technical training to management and employees at facilities regarding the
adequacy of food safety program, pest control, operational methods and
personnel practices, maintenance for food safety and cleaning practices.
· Communicates
verbally to management on the level of food safety existing at the
facility.
· Prepares
written reports for management, recapping all issues of observations and,
if needed, corrective actions that should be taken.
· The
food safety auditor must be free to and capable of travel.
· Works
collaborately with Plant Managers.
· Applies
principles of Total Quality, 6 sigma and other appropriate tools to the
processes and operations.
· Experience
in DOE (Design of Experiments) and Root Cause Analysis.
· Continues
the Employee engagement culture developed in other functional areas.
· Organizes
inspection itineraries for the year and make changes as necessary to
accommodate new business, postponements, etc.
· Conducts
food safety audits using the AIB Standards and Procedure Manual
instructions.
· Train
personnel in food safety issues; write reports as needed following audits.
· Lectures
and or participate in food safety conferences, in-plant seminars and or AIB
seminars.
· Participates
in Training of Lean principles related to GMP practices in manufacturing
environment.
Experience / Skills / Education
· B.S.
degree from an accredited college or university preferred; preferably in
science or related topic to food safety.
· 5-10
years of food plant experience in a responsible position related to food
safety.
· Education
in Total Quality management, 6 Sigma, or other appropriate Quality and
statistical tools, a plus
· Excellent
verbal communication skills, good writing abilities, including correct
grammar, sentence structure and spelling.
· Ability
to organize travel itineraries, make travel arrangements and travel to
inspection sites; ability to work independently of direct office
supervision and file all reports, requests for information and expense
vouchers in a timely manner
· Proficient
in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
· Ability
to safely ascend to heights, ability to bend, crawl and move safely and
freely around machinery and building without assistance. Must have eyesight
or corrected eyesight to safely work around and inspect equipment, identify
insect pests and to prepare inspection notes and reports without
assistance.
· Must
maintain a valid and current driver's license, current automobile liability
insurance and maintain a personal vehicle for business use.
Central
Garden & Pet is an Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action Employer
Apply
here:
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA3/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CENTRAL&cws=1&rid=968
