Overview

JOB SUMMARY: Implements new standardization initiatives and completes FSQR improvement projects.

Coordinates GSF LPNA Quality, Food Safety and regulatory compliance activities to meet objectives for quality, food safety, regulatory compliances, and customer satisfaction at the Divisional level. Participates in audits (internal, customer, 3rd party) supporting division’s short and long-range goals for business growth.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and experience equivalent to:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree in food science, food microbiology, biology or equivalent from an accredited college or university.

Master’s Degree in food science, food microbiology preferred.

Experience:

10 years of relevant food safety & quality programs management work experience in an FDA regulated environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert):

• Food Safety Plans/Quality programs, GMP’s and Food Safety regulations (E)
• FSMA/FDA Regulations (E)
• Manufacturing concepts and techniques (E)
• CIP sanitation programs (J)
• Food safety and Quality audit concepts and techniques (E)
• Food processing concepts and techniques (J)
• Product recovery systems (E)
• PC word processing/spreadsheet software (E)
• Presentation Software (PowerPoint) (J)
• Statistical Process Control and Continuous Improvement tools (E)
• Persuasion/Influential Skills (E)
• Attention to details (E)
• Strength of conviction (J)

Skill and ability to:

• Analyze and resolve complex problems
• Excellent organizational skills including time management and ability to effectively prioritize multiple projects
• Strong ability to evaluate processes and lead change
• Interpret food safety and quality problems and anomalies and identify appropriate solutions
• Communicate and coordinate effectively with internal and external customers verbally and in writing
• Prepare a variety of comprehensive administrative and technical documents and reports
• Read and process written information with a high degree of accuracy
• Train employees in Risk Based Preventive Controls and sanitation processes
• Work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality/food safety and customer service
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Travel via airplane and drive an automobile
• Act in accordance with GSF’s Values and Creed

LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

Not applicable. Good influencing skills and ability to work well with others, and in teams.

PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES

• Productivity/quality standards: verifiable Liquid Products Food Safety Plans program and Quality program improvements.
• Productivity/quality standards: verifiable Liquid Products sanitation program
• Regulatory compliance
• Budget
• Teamwork within the department and across departments
• Internal and external customer satisfaction
• Vendor relations
• Safety standards and procedures: food processing