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Food Safety Manager – Oswego,
IL
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Job ID: ·
Date:11/30/2009 ·
Location:Oswego ·
State:Illinois ·
Degree:B.S./B.A. ·
Salary:Not Specified Why? Job Types: Food Safety, Lab
Manager, Quality Control/Quality Assurance Job Description Position Overview: The facility is regulated by both the USDA
and FDA, and is currently pursuing BRC Global Standards for Food Safety
Certification. Initially this role will fill the Plant Quality Manager role
for a planned absence, then transition into a Food Safety Manager role that
would encompass this location, and a 2nd location in Avon, OH (near
Cleveland). Essential
Duties and Responsibilities: Food
Safety Manager Lead the effort to obtain and maintain BRC Certification at
all Custom Culinary® manufacturing and R&D locations. Be
the "BRC Expert" within the organization, train others so they can
understand these requirements and take action to meet them. Complete
annual BRC internal audits, and train internal resources on how to perform
audits (Certified Auditor status required) Coordinate
the completion and documentation of all BRC required training Be the back-up
to the Plant Quality Manager in the event of extended absences, vacations,
etc. (see Plant Quality Manager job description) Temporary
Plant Quality Manager Quality
Assurance Develop
and maintain quality objectives to support company policies and goals. Manage
relationships with regulatory agencies (USDA, FDA, etc.), 3rd party auditors,
contractors, etc. Develop
and implement standards and methods for product inspections, testing, and
evaluation. Develops
product sampling plan and result trending to assure product quality. Create
and maintain documentation for compliance with stated requirements including
customer quality manuals, company policies / procedures, quality audit
criteria and regulatory requirements. Develop
and update Procedures and Work Instructions pertaining to Quality Systems
functions including Laboratory, Sanitation, etc. Provide
training to plant employees to assure compliance with Quality Systems
requirements Manage
the disposition of nonconforming finished product, WIP and raw materials
including returns, damaged and out dated product or material. Manage
supplier relationships and coordinate Supplier Non-Conformance process. Point
person for all 3rd party Quality System audits including planning /
preparation, conducting the audit, documentation and improvement plans /
activities. Develop
/ maintain an internal manufacturing process audit Furnish
QC related customer information requests including investigation and
satisfactory disposition of customer complaints. As
the Quality Systems liaison for new products co-ordinates test runs with
Sales, Marketing, Production and R&D. Laboratory
Maintain test equipment and assure result accuracy by establishing preventive
maintenance program, check sample program, calibration / verification
program. Provide
training and education to QS/lab employees to ensure procedures or testing
methods are performed correctly. Establish
/ manage finished product test and release process including product cook-up,
organoleptic review, Aw level, etc. Work
with R&D to establish product specifications that the production process
is capable of reliably meeting. Assure
Good Laboratory Practices are adhered to. Sanitation
Manage
the Sanitation Team by coordinating with 3rd party contracted cleaning
service. Develop
and maintain the MSS, develop proper sanitation procedures, etc. Select
chemical supplier, chemicals and equipment to facilitate proper cleaning of
the facility. Select
the Pest Control service provider and manage Pest Control so both pest
activity and the use of chemicals are minimized. Review
Pest Control records weekly to assure pests are being managed appropriately
and all regulatory requirements for treatment and record keeping are met Regulatory
Compliance Assure
compliance to all applicable regulatory agencies including USDA, FDA, Bureau
of Weights and Measures, State and Local regulations. Maintain
current HACCP plan for both USDA and FDA products. Assure
all package labeling meets applicable laws and regulations. Chart
pre-operational and operational sanitation findings. Review
and sign-off on the pre-operational inspection sheets. Review
pre-shipment review and CCP verification activities. Coordinate
pre-operational, operational, pest control and locker audits. Develop
and coordinate execution of corrective action and preventive measures from
audit findings. Demonstrate
working knowledge of government and industry quality codes and standards. Provide
Certificates of Analysis to Customers as requested by Customer Service. Projects
Develop
new approaches to solve problems identified during quality activities. Prepares
and presents technical information to management team. Develop
computerized program for quality records, testing results, product and
materials. Use
historical data to identify opportunity areas then lead cross-functional
teams to address. Supervisory
Responsibilities Directly
supervise employees in the Quality department. Carries out supervisory
responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and
applicable laws. Responsibilities
include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and
directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees;
addressing complaints and resolving problems Education
and/or Experience: College
degree – technical field preferred (but not required) Strong microbiological
control background. 7-10+
years of progressive experience in Food Manufacturing Quality
Assurance and Food Safety management. Experience
with managing QS in a USDA regulated facility. Experience
managing laboratory analytical testing. HACCP
Certification – USDA (required) and FDA Seafood (desired) Past
experience designing and implementing Food Safety programs, preferably
across multiple manufacturing facilities. Global
Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) understanding and experience, preferably with
BRC or SQF. Project
Management Skills and Experience, preferably multi-plant initiatives |
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