Description

We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.Position Summary

Reporting to the Food Safety and Quality Manager, the Food Safety and Quality Assurance Supervisor will provide assistance in the areas of supervision, technical assistance and scheduling to quality technicians at the Firebaugh facility. This position will assist the Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager in all aspects of food safety and quality including but not limited to Food Safety Modernization Act- Food Safety Plan & British Retail Consortium compliances audits, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point program evaluation, Good Manufacturing Practices training, safety training, sanitation evaluation, purchasing supplies, working with operations personnel on quality and safety issues, customer complaints, implementing policies and procedures and evaluating new equipment installation or repair.

Position Responsibilities

• Supervision of the lab personnel at the facility, ensure labs are properly staffed.
• Ensure test results are precise and accurate.
• Assist the Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager to verify compliance with Corporate Quality policies and procedures.
• Create, edit, and update procedures and policies to comply with Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and British Retail Consortium (BRC) regulations.
• Provide technical assistance and training to central lab and inspection labs personnel.
• Monitor and verify the Food Safety Plan’s Critical Control Points & Control Points.
• Assist the Manager with updating Food Safety Plan and quality procedures.
• Assist the Manager with updating Food Defense Plan and relevant procedures.
• Coordinate and conduct safety trainings under the direction of the Manager.
• Conduct departmental workplace inspections.
• Conduct Behavioral Observations for safety compliance.
• Conduct food safety audits including but not limited to operations and warehouse areas.
• Lead GMPs and sanitation audits of operations and warehouse areas and maintain the corrective actions file.
• Work with operations personnel on quality and safety issues.
• Verify operations control systems are functional and being followed, document and maintain correction actions as needed.
• Place product on hold or release as needed. Partner with Manager to communicate to appropriate parties.
• Ensure product traceability and mock recall coordination.
• Maintain laboratory equipment in good working order and standardized to ensure optimal performance.
• Ensure good laboratory practices are followed and documented.
• Generate and distribute Product Safety & Quality reports.
• Assist with annual GFSI (BRC) and customer audits.
• Assist in customer complaints investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action coordination.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• B.S. degree in Microbiology, Food Science, Chemistry or related field is required.
• Three (3) years’ experience in Food Industry with one (1) year supervisory or lead experience is required.
•  Knowledge of laboratory activities to include microbiological testing not limited to Statistical Process Control, Coliforms/E.coli, Salmonella, Listeria, Yeast and Mold, and analytical testing to include moisture, color is required.
• Thorough knowledge of Good Sanitation Practices and Good Manufacturing Practices is required.
• Food Safety Modernization Act- Preventive Controls Qualified Individual training course certified is preferred.
• Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point certification is preferred.
• In depth knowledge of British Retail Consortium gap analysis and certification is required.
• High level of competency with manufacturing, inventory, and traceability systems with advanced skills in SAP and PC use including spreadsheets and database experience is required.
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control and statistical analysis is required.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written are required.
• Ability to work in a team environment in required.
• Willingness to work alternate shifts is required.

The pay for this role in the state of California ranges from $76,000 - $99,000. and is based on the position responsibilities and geographic location. Actual pay within that range may be determined based on candidate experience, qualifications and/or other determining factors.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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