Job Summary:

The FSQA Manager has the primary responsibility of developing and directing a cohesive and cost effective quality assurance program for the plant as a whole. Will provide leadership for the plant by establishing a food safety & quality strategy, developing and strengthening our internal FSQA culture, and driving continuous improvement of existing FSQA programs to meet corporate standards.

Essential Job Functions:

• Develop FSQA strategy, compliance goals/objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Organize/drive continuous improvement of food safety & quality assurance system/programs and ensure appropriate system reviews/audits are conducted to meet corporate FSQA standards, maintain SQF certifications and meet all regulatory requirements.
• Lead validation/verification activities to support food safety & quality assurance system.
• Implement appropriate monitoring programs/maintain all documentation for FSQA system.
• Release SQF plan(s) whenever there is a change of program, procedure, ingredient, equipment, industry philosophy, technology, etc.
• Lead the process of moving from a quality control minded organization to a quality assurance minded organization while strengthening internal FSQA culture.
• Lead and facilitate the plant in consumer and customer complaint resolution, corrective and preventive actions, and complaint reduction activity across the enterprise.
• Support Operations in embedding systemic corrective and preventative actions regarding internal and third-party audit deficiencies.
• Lead the facility in the adoption and disciplined use of a clearly defined, well-documented and systematic commercialization process for new product launches/product process redesigns.
• Support defining plant process capabilities, sampling plans, & protocols to transition product from R&D pilot to commercial manufacturing (e.g., in-process control points).
• Support translation of product specifications to appropriate manufacturing documentation.
• Lead activities that empower, engage, and involve operators with the information and tools for continuous improvement in facility manufacturing processes.
• Provide the means for incorporating the necessary tools, equipment, and methods into the new and existing processes aimed at continuous improvement.
• Maintain awareness of the business context and company profitability.
• Support Operations in achieving continuous improvement targets and plant goals.
• Support efforts to ensure consumer-acceptable product is being produced at the plant.
• Lead changes to existing processes/products in response to complaints, customer requests, or cost-saving activity.
• Lead and support seamless exchange of technical and product information between and among unit functional areas (e.g., R&D, plant operations, regulatory compliance) and/or customer.
• Lead and support the achievement of plant operations quality goals.
• Guide the transition to operator-focused quality measurements to meet product specifications.
• Ensure training of plant personnel in SQF, Food Safety/Defense, GMPs and any other required training identified for new programs or processes.
• Maintain all FSQA related training records.
• Determine & implement product dispositions.
• Support determination & implementation of product dispositions regarding holds, warehouse, transport, and logistics.
• Participate in FSQA bimonthly calls, Summit meetings and corporate driven peer to peer audit program.
• Position is responsible for all the above and any other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements – Education/Skills/Knowledge:

• B.S. in Food Science or related field.
• Minimum of 5 or more years’ experience in Food Safety & Quality Assurance Management in the food industry.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Demonstrated problem solving skills (extensive experience with root cause analysis and CAPA programs).
• Excellent knowledge of food manufacturing processes, sanitation programs, and process validations/verifications.
• Solid understanding of food safety.
• Experience using a full range of statistical and analytical tools and fundamentals.
• Preferred candidates have a thorough understanding of risk assessments, water activity and microbiology.
• Extensive experience in SQF, ISO, HACCP and/or other food safety & quality assurance systems including prerequisite programs and preventive controls.
• Must be HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) certified.
• Must be a recognized SQF practitioner.
• PCQI certification is a definitive plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Carrollton, TX 75006: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person