What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Safety and QA Manager position at Fat Brands, Inc.?
This position works as a member of a highly dynamic production team to ensure both product quality and integrity. As a QA Manager this role is responsible for evaluating, maintaining, and continuously improving the company Quality System. Assure full compliance to BRC, FDA, FSMA, OSHA, DOL and EPA regulations. Assure product quality by reviewing conformance to specifications, formulas, procedures, and process control protocols. Assure compliance to HACCP program and solid implementation of all pre-requisites to guarantee the integrity and wholesomeness of all products manufactured or distributed by GAC Manufacturing LLC. Maintain positive interactions with customers by addressing questions and concerns. Coach and develop subordinates to maximize their potential and contribution to the department.
- Duties
The essential duties of this position are those described below. This job description does not state or imply that the duties listed are the only responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management for which they are competent
- Essential Duties
These duties directly and substantially serve to achieve the purpose of the position.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies.
- Ensure pre-requisite programs are implemented and managed.
- Ensure HACCP and HARPC program compliance.
- Ensure Company remains in compliance with BRC certification
- Ensure compliance of CCPs
- Ensure document control in followed and maintained.
- Must be able to create and execute new prerequisite to comply with new 3rd party audits. AIB, BRC, SQF, etc.
- Ensure compliance from PCQI.
- Ensure compliance with OU Kosher program, be the main point of contact for audits with the Rabi.
- Manage consumer complaint program and customer inquiries. Generate statistical analysis and corrective actions.
- Ensure all critical control parameters are monitored according to plan
- Evaluates conformance to quality standards, appraises, evaluates, and release conforming product
- Provides training and coaching to all associates related to quality and food safety
- Support product development in the launch and implementation of new product and product improvements in the plant.
- Ensure execution of pre-operational inspections prior to product run on each shift to ensure measures are taken to ensure quality standards are understood.
- Ensure compliance of Wastewater Treatment Plant, and EPA
- Ensure compliance of Storm Water Preventive Pollution Plan, and EPA
- Ensure compliance from 3rd party sanitation company.
- Liaison between sanitation and chemical provider.
- Be able to execute Lean, Six Sigma, Waste Reduction, and Continuous Improvement projects.
- Manage electronic and paper files.
- Able to use of analytical and measuring tools such as moisture analyzers, pH meters, thermometers, Brix analyzers, viscometers, density cups, calipers, rulers etc.
- Able to perform technical research pertinent to Job function.
- Employees may be assigned to work in other areas and perform other duties as requested by Management.
- Professional Skills
- Good understanding of baking, cooking and mixing principles as they apply to the baking industry.
- Good understanding of functional ingredients used in bread, cookies, pastry, and other baked goods.
- Good Computer Skills (MS. Office Suite) and Aptitudes
- Follow and direct company regulations including confidentiality.
- Knowledge and Experience with third party Audits under GFSI.
- Knowledge and Experience managing state audits i.e. GADA, DOE.
- Experience and knowledge working with MRP Software
- Experience and knowledge managing cross functional auditing teams for quality and food safety.
- Technical experience in a manufacturing plant, processing, or packaging of products.
- Good Supervisory Skills.
- Good Math Skills
- Personal Skills
- Good Oral and Written Communication
- Able to work well in cross functional teams
- High Initiative and willingness to cross function when needed
- Good Personal Presentation
- Self-Starter and able to work with minimum supervision
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to multi-task and establish priority
- Education
- College Degree
- 7 years of food processing experience, with at least 5 years in a manufacturing environment under USDA and/or FDA and HACCP.
- 5 years facilitating food safety/quality related training events is required
- Physical Requirements (All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.)
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to stand in a lab/production environment for lengthy durations.
- Ability to climb ladders, silos, work in hot environments such as kitchens, and cold environments such as freezers.
- Ability to work flexible hours, and travel.
- Employee will have direct exposure to Allergenic and Sensitive food ingredients such as eggs, milk, tree nuts, peanuts, soy, wheat, etc.
- Employee will participate in the taste, smell, and consumption of cookies, pretzels, icing, ice cream, corn dogs, and other similar products as part of sensory and test evaluation to determine conformance to quality and standards.
Salary : $95,000 - $105,000