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QUALITY
ASSURANCE & FOOD SAFETY MANAGER
WHO WE ARE
Restaurant Technologies, Inc. (RTI) is
the leading provider of highly innovative and value-enhancing bulk cooking
oil management services to the food service industry. Our solution is
environmentally sound, highly efficient and creates a safer, more
productive work environment for restaurant personnel.
With over 18,000 existing accounts we
are an established, profitable mid - sized company poised for double-digit
growth in the coming year. We are headquartered in suburban
Minneapolis, Minnesota with a growing number of sites strategically located
across the U.S. serving over 42 metropolitan markets.
Corporate website: http://www.rti-inc.com
OUR CULTURE
At RTI, we’ve cultivated an award
winning workplace for driven team members who enjoy a fast pace and rapid
growth balanced by a flexible and supportive environment. We’ve
earned recognition as a “Top Place to Work,” by the Minneapolis Star
Tribune along with The Minnesota Work Life Champions Award while
consistently earning a spot on the list of Minnesota’s Fastest Growing
Companies. Additionally, we’ve earned numerous awards from our customer
base who consider RTI a valued strategic partner.
OUR CUSTOMERS
We serve the leaders in the foodservice
industry from the largest national chains to single location
independents. Key national accounts include - McDonald's, Burger
King, Jack in the Box, White Castle, KFC, Carrabba's,
Applebee's, Chili's, and other leading chains.
SUMMARY
This position will lead Food Quality
& Food Safety processes and programs for RTI distribution facilities
across the nation, including the development, implementation, and ongoing
management of a program that is compliant with the Global Food Safety
Initiative (GFSI)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI)
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Identify needs, develop new processes, and implement program
at all RTI sites across the nation
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Develop and maintain all documentation to support new
program
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Long-term management of program
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Manage third-party audit process
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Compile results and ensure corrective actions are completed
and documented
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Report results to customers, as required
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Complete internal audits at all RTI sites across the nation,
and certify managers to do the same
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Manage relationships and, where necessary, improve processes
with:
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QA departments for customers and suppliers
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Third-party auditors
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Pest control companies
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Food Quality & Food Safety training
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Facilitate training, development, and implementation of quality
improvement programs.
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Develop thorough materials suitable for training of RTI
employees
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Manage process to ensure regular training conducted with all
employees
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Update training materials annually to keep them fresh and
relevant
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Manage compliance with regulatory agencies and programs
relative to FDA, HACCP, GMP's, FSMA, GFSI, etc.
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Manage online FDA registrations for all RTI facilities
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Improve Crisis Management Program and manage it going
forward
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Handle day to day QA issues:
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Customers – investigate/compile/assess all complaints, then
update processes to improve on-going performance.
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Suppliers – investigate/compile/assess all issues with
incoming product, then coordinate corrective actions to improve suppliers’
on-going performance.
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Manage product specification documentation with suppliers
and customers
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Work with Supply Chain to improve process for procuring
products from a new supplier or existing supplier
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COA/Receiving specification forms
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Review third-party audits of suppliers
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Track, review details of, and follow-up on issues associated
with Mock Recalls conducted by RTI facilities. When necessary, conduct
further training on mock recall process
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Travel as required, up to 50% overall and including some
full weeks, to lead or participate in any of the duties and
responsibilities listed above.
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Assist with food handling equipment activities:
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Monitor equipment calibration process/results for compliance
and trends.
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Create equipment reliability report for all customers.
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Identify equipment reliability trends and assist in
identifying root causes
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Capture and assess results of internal repairs at RTI
facilities
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Assist in management of equipment field tests through test
site results tracking.
Education/Experience:
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4 year Bachelor's degree from a
college or university in Food Safety, Food Science or other related field.
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Minimum of 7 years experience in
demonstrated leadership in food safety and quality assurance.
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Experience facilitating food safety and quality related
training processes.
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Possess a thorough understanding of HACCP and SQF.
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Extensive travel required, up to 50%
overall and including some full weeks, to lead or participate in audits,
training, and visits to customers or suppliers.
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ASQ certification as HACCP Manager/Auditor (or ability to
gain certification within a year).
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Working knowledge of GFSI standards and processes.
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Six Sigma, TQM, and/or Continuous Improvement a plus.
COMPENSATION:
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Base Salary plus Bonus potential
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3 weeks PTO, 6 Holidays/4 Float, Medical, Dental, Vision,
401k, Life, STD/LTD, Flex Spending, and Tuition Reimbursement
To protect our employees and customers
and provide a safe and healthy work environment, new hires are required to successfully
complete a Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Record, and Pre-Hire
Drug Screen Exam.
RTI, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity
Employer, M/F/D/V
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