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Quality & Food Safety Manager (SQF) -
Grand Rapids, MI
Description
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.
Qualifications
- 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
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.
An Equal
Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
Job
Quality
Primary
Location
US-MI-Grand
Rapids
Schedule
Full-time
Education
Level
Bachelor's Degree
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