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Summary:
Our award-winning client is seeking a Food Safety & Quality Manager to join their team. Join our growing food manufacturing team inIdaho area as a Food Safety & Quality Manager.
This critical role ensures the highest standards of food safety and quality through effective implementation and management of quality systems, regulatory compliance, and team leadership.
Responsibilities:
Food Safety & Quality Management:
Serve as the SQF Practitioner, overseeing all food safety and quality testing and reporting.
Maintain and ensure compliance with Quality Management Systems (QMS), including HACCP, GMP, FSMA, and CGMP.
Conduct record reviews and monitor adherence to specifications, procedures, and food safety programs.
Lead and manage quality control and verification systems, including sampling and testing.
Perform data analysis to proactively identify and address food safety and quality issues.
Manage Non-Conforming Equipment and Product Program.
Regulatory Compliance & Auditing:
Ensure compliance with USDA, FDA, and customer requirements.
Conduct internal audits to verify regulatory compliance.
Lead food safety and quality audits of assigned areas.
Maintain a strong understanding of hygienic design.
Team Leadership & Development:
Supervise, train, and develop Quality Assurance Technicians.
Schedule and delegate tasks, ensuring effective execution of food safety plans and SOPs.
Coach and mentor employees on food safety and quality processes.
Assist in training program development.
Process Improvement & Reporting:
Identify gaps and implement solutions to ensure compliance and improve processes.
Develop and maintain quality key performance metrics focused on continuous improvement.
Lead food safety and quality investigations for non-conformances.
Member of plant food safety, crisis management, and food defense team.
Conduct routine plant inspections.
Develop SOPs, policies, and job breakdowns.
Required Qualifications:
Applied knowledge of HACCP/Food Safety Preventative Controls/SQF (or equivalent GFSI scheme).
Minimum 1+ year of Quality Leadership experience REQUIRED.
Competent in coaching and team development.
Strong understanding of hygienic design.
Skilled in developing SOPs, policies, and job breakdowns.
Ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Attentive to detail and demonstrates accuracy.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.