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Food Safety & Quality Specialist
– Chicago, IL
Position
Summary:
The professional will provide support to the Co-Manufacturing
Quality & Food Safety team by assisting with project systems and
databases to assure successful commercialization of projects. He/she will
provide assistance with customer inquiries and investigate non-conformance
product issues and consumer complaints through adequate communications with
Co-Manufacturers and Suppliers. This position will also conduct on-site
audits of suppliers & Co-mans. Position will be located in Chicago.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Support commercialization of
new products by reviewing required quality attribute information in
both Specification Systems and Innovation Management Systems.
- Assist in the prevention and
resolution of product quality concerns by communication with
Co-manufacturers and suppliers and maintenance of required supporting
documentation.
- Support long term quality
improvement goals by detailed tracking and communication of
Co-Manufacturing Quality Metrics.
- Assure compliance to
Co-Manufacturing & Supplier Expectations Manual by reviewing and
tracking required food safety documentation.
- Attend product quality
cuttings to assist the with evaluation of
products and improvement opportunities where necessary.
- Conduct on-site supplier
reviews to assure compliance with food safety and quality
expectations.
- Work with cross-functional
team where necessary, to identify and implement potential process
improvements.
- Support overall needs of
Quality Management Team to accomplish World Class Food Safety &
Quality goals.
- Bachelor Science Degree
in Food Science or related field preferred
- Must have 1-5 years in-plant
quality & food safety experience in food processing; USDA and FDA
preferred
- Must have proficient computer
skills, specifically in Microsoft Office applications, and be
comfortable working in databases
- Must be willing to travel up
to 50%
- Knowledge of food safety
principles and food processing
- HACCP Certified preferred
- Knowledge of SQF & BRC
preferred
- Effective written and verbal
communication skills with internal customers, external suppliers and
co- manufacturers
*LI-LM1
Hillshire Brands focuses on
providing meat-centric food products that satisfy consumer appetites and
offer exceptional quality and value. The flagship brands of our
reinvigorated company include Ball Park, Gallo Salame,
Hillshire Farm, Jimmy Dean and State Fair. In addition, the company
produces the well-loved Sara Lee frozen desserts. The Hillshire Brands
foodservice division serves our portfolio of products to restaurants,
schools, convenience stores, healthcare facilities, hospitality venues and
other food service operations. Collectively, these brands generate
approximately $4 billion in revenue as they touch millions of consumers in
North America.
At Hillshire Brands, we believe that
careers are as unique as individuals. That's why we offer employment
opportunities that give you ownership of your career. All employees have a
voice, and your ideas are valued. As an employee of the company, your
individual contributions will make a significant impact on our overall
success. Our organization benefits from the passion of individuals working
together, so as an employee of Hillshire Brands you will have an
opportunity to further develop your skills, gain new experiences and build
new capabilities.
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
Job
Food Safety
Primary
Location
US-IL-Chicago
Schedule
Full-time
Education
Level
Bachelor's Degree
Job
Level
Individual Contributor
Travel
Yes, 50 % of the Time
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