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Perks are as delicious as our meals!
Comprehensive health plans with Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, plus Flexible Spending Accounts. Mental health support with Modern Health to nourish your and your family’s mental well-being. 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match and Financial Wellness support at no cost to plan for the future. Referral Rewards and Scholarship Program to celebrate and invest in our teams. Tuition Reimbursement Program to fuel your educational pursuits. Paid parental leave for new parents. Paid Time Off for vacations and sick days, with 9 paid US Holidays annually to savor those special moments. Amy's product discount reimbursement to keep your pantry stocked, plus remote gym discounts to keep you moving and grooving! Join us and indulge in a career where the benefits are as fulfilling as our food!
Summary
This position is responsible for the implementation and execution of Quality, HACCP
and GFSI/SQF programs. Additionally, this position oversees the validation schedule and
ensures data collection for validation and monitoring programs including but not limited to
process validations (cleaning, time/temp, extended runs, and shelf-life studies) and equipment
validations (metal detector, X-ray). This individual works directly with the plant management
team: Food Safety Sensory, Sanitation, Regulatory, and Operations departments and
participates in the plant Food Safety team. This individual oversees the relationship external
laboratories.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be
assigned
Responsible for plant level execution and coordination of validation schedule and
monitoring programs for, cleaning validation, extended runs, preventive control
validation, cleaning frequency validation, and process and shelf-life validations.
Responsible for investigation of out-of-specification microbiological or allergen results
of product or processing environment samples
Responsible for the implementation of the environmental management programs, up to
and including ice, water, and air testing.
Responsible for direct supervisory oversight in-house testing including data review,
supply inventory and trouble shooting and maintenance of laboratory equipment
Oversee and coordinate communication with external laboratory and testing programs
Responsible for providing guidance on existing methodology and leadership for
implementation of new testing methodology/ lab equipment.
Responsible for supporting continuous improvement of environmental management
program(s) including development of training materials and execution of CAPA
management.
Responsible for pre-operational verification activities
Conducts construction risk assessments activities
Participates in SQF and other external and internal audits
Responsible for development and provision of specialized training needed
Responsible for trending food safety and sensory KPIs (key performance indicator)
and influencing continuous improvement in areas such as sanitation, non-conforming
product, audit non-conformity, foreign material
Responsible for collecting and analyzing data, summarizing findings in oral or written
reports, and making recommendations for proceeding to project conclusions.
Responsible for implementing non-conformity management and the follow up of food
safety CAPA.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or
ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION
o BS in Microbiology, Biology or Food Science or the equivalent with a focus in food
microbiology strongly preferred.
EXPERIENCE
o 1-3 years in a food manufacturing or laboratory environment
o Experience managing multiple projects and meeting strict deadlines.
o PCQI Certified
o HACCP Certification or willing to gain Certification
o SQF Practitioner or willing to gain Certification
SKILLS
o Technical competence in food science and food microbiology.
o Excellent communication and project management skills including team leadership,
delegation, negotiation, and effective communication.
o SOP development and technical writing skills
o Computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite - esp. Excel & PowerPoint, Smartsheet
o Valid US Driver’s License.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform 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 regularly required to sit and
talk and listen. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms;
and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25
pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here 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 some duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid
conditions, cold (coolers and freezers) and hot (processing equipment) conditions and moving
mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment can be loud in manufacturing areas.
TRAVEL
Estimated travel requirement is approximately 0% - 10%.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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Desired Skills and Experience
EducationBachelors or better in Biology or related field.Bachelors or better in Microbiology or related field.
