Description

CORE HOURS

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

UNIVERSAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Mission of the Company by identifying and accomplishing team and individual performance goals that directly support the goals of the Company.
• Treat all co-workers, customers, and suppliers with respect and in accordance with the Company’s Code of Ethics and Core Values.
• Follow all company GMPs and SOPs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the implementation of all food safety, food quality, and sanitation programs.
• Help develop Quality Control Technicians and Team Leaders and ensure they perform their duties effectively and efficiently.
• Serve as an SQF Practitioner.
• Serve as a regular member of the HACCP team.
• Coordinate and participate in food safety vendor audits.
• Investigate and resolve food safety/quality-related issues by conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventative measures.
• Develop relationships with suppliers to ensure they meet quality standards and facilitate necessary improvements in their processes.

PERIODIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as back-up to the Quality Manager. 

Requirements

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE 

• Bachelor’s degree or professional certification (preferably related to food safety/quality). 
• Two years of experience in quality control in the food processing industry.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience.

KNOWLEDGE 

• Proven knowledge of the principles and practices of food safety.
• Prior experience with external and internal food safety/quality audits.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, the Company database system, and Internet and email.

ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Communication – Foster open communication with the quality manager on various projects, providing feedback and guidance on quality matters, and promoting/maintaining clear correspondence regarding day-to-day issues and operations.
• Reasoning – Comprehend several abstract and concrete variables; using logic or reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions or approaches to problems; bring others together to negotiate resolution of differences.
• Mathematical – Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and perform arithmetic calculations involving fractions, decimals and percentages.
• Language Development – Ability to communicate information and ideas by speaking or writing so others will understand; ability to gather and organize information to write reports; can prepare and assist with presentations; evaluate technical data.
• Physical Effort – Sedentary work: exerting a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly and occasionally exerting up to 25 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. 
• Vision – Far, near and mid-range vision, depth perception, color identification, and field of vision
• Activity – Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, finger dexterity, talk and hear; occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste or smell.

ADDITIONAL BENEFICIAL, BUT NOT REQUIRED, SKILLS

• Spanish Language – ability to read, write, or speak Spanish.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND ADA STATEMENT

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme temperatures, moving machine parts, chemicals and moderate noise.

This role description does not state that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as required.