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Quality
& Food Safety Manager (SQF) – Grand Rapids, MI
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Job Location:
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Grand Rapids, MI
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Percent Travel:
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Hiring Co.:
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SARA LEE
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Specialty Area:
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CPG
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Base Salary:
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$ -
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Bonus Potential:
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-
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Total Compensation:
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Based on Experience
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Stock Options:
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-
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Car:
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Sign-On Bonus:
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-
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Other compensation:
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Company Description:
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We make it our mission at Sara Lee to
"Simply delight you...every day." Our brands make up one of the
world`s best-loved portfolios of innovative food, beverage, household,
and body care products. Our leading, trusted brands include Ambi Pur,
Ball Park, Douwe Egberts, Hillshire Farm, Jimmy Dean, Kiwi, Sanex, Sara
Lee, and Senseo. Collectively, these brands generate nearly $13 billion
in annual net sales as they delight millions of consumers every day in approximately
200 countries around the world. The global Sara Lee team consists of
41,000 employees.
At Sara Lee, we believe that careers are as unique as individuals. That`s
why we offer employment opportunities that give you ownership of your
career. With the resources of a global corporation and direct
responsibility to make it happen, you can be confident that you`ll always
be able to perform your best and be recognized for it. At Sara Lee, the
difference is you.
The Sara Lee compensation program is designed to provide you with
comprehensive, flexible benefits that enable you to select those features
that best fit your needs. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, short and long term
disability, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement.
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Position Responsibilities:
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Position Summary:
This position will lead Food Safety and Quality programs at designated
fresh bakery facility(s). This includes leading implementation and
on-going program management/oversight of Safe Quality Foods (SQF)
Certification, compliance to Sara Lee corporate Quality Assurance / Food
Safety requirements and other related initiatives
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
* Lead integration of the current quality assurance and food safety
processes into one integrated process. This includes HACCP system,
regulatory audits, quality systems review process (QSR), standard
operating procedures (SOP`s), incoming ingredient inspections, product
scoring, food safety audits, field complaints, standardized work
instructions.
* Develop and execute SQF plans to achieve/maintain SQF Level 3
Certification at the facility(s) and to meet all Sara Lee Corporation
requirements related to quality and food safety programs.
* Oversee plant(s) compliance and interactions with SQF Certification
Body.
* Assure facility(s) meets all requirements related to SQF Trademark use.
* Develop and maintain systems to assure compliance to all SQF 2000
System requirements including Commitment, Document Control and Records,
Specifications, Attaining Food Safety, Verification, Product
Identification Trace and Recall, Incident Management, Food Safety
Fundamentals - Building and Equipment Design and Construction, and Food Safety
Fundamentals - Pre-requisite Programs.
* Maintain all registries as required by SQF.
* Manage finished product evaluation system and provide leadership to
drive improvements in key customer/consumer Quality attributes.
* Train and maintain all training records for critical food safety and
quality requirements, and for meeting Federal, State, and Local
regulations. Document and maintain training registry for all employees at
the manufacturing site(s).
* Oversee monitoring, verification, and validation activities to ensure
that all products leaving the facility(s) meet Sara Lee Food Safety and
Quality standards.
* Provide guidance and leadership in situations where deviations have
occurred or a potential risk has been identified related to food safety
and/or quality attributes.
* Reassess SQF plan(s) when ever there is a change to program, process,
procedure, ingredient, equipment, industry philosophy, technology, etc.
* Take appropriate action to ensure the integrity of the SQF system.
* Responsible for reporting and taking any necessary action to prevent
food safety and food quality problems from occurring.
* Responsible for following and enforcing procedures outlined in the Food
Safety Plan and the Food Quality Plan and any other programs that support
the SQF system.
* Bachelor`s degree in Food Safety, Microbiology, Chemistry, Food
Science, or other science related field.
* 6+ years of progressive food processing experience, with at least 4
years in a management capacity within a manufacturing environment under
HACCP, USDA and/or FDA.
* 3+ years facilitating food safety/quality related training events.
* Demonstrate leadership in the areas of food safety, plant regulatory
and Quality Assurance.
* Previous experience with Safe Quality Foods or SQF Expert Practitioner
is a plus.
* HACCP Certification from a nationally / internationally recognized and
accredited HACCP training firm
* Possess a thorough understanding of FDA and/or USDA inspected
manufacturing facilities
* Comprehensive experience with FDA and/or USDA Rules and Regulations
* Must have strong organizational, leadership and communication skills
* Ability to analyze processes for Biological, Chemical, and Physical
hazards with a thorough understanding of the science and support behind
each type of hazard and each step within a production process
* Able to work with cross functional departments within the organization
* Good problem solving and corrective action/resolution skills
* Strong computer skills with experience using Word, Excel, Access, Power
Point. SAP experience is a plus.
* A passionate, high energy leader who is able to motivate the team and
influence others to achieve results.
* Excellent communication skills. Able to foster solid relationships,
build trust and credibility quickly at all levels within the organization
while achieving key operating objectives.
* A trained designee will be appointed by plant management to cover for
absences or vacancies.
* Travel required
* This position may support multiple facilities within a geographic
region
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
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Education Required:
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BS/BA
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Paid Relocation:
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Maybe
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Other Remarks:
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