PIM Brands makes snack and confectionery products including Welch’s® Fruit Snacks, Sun-Maid® Chocolate Raisins and Sour Jacks® Sour Candies. The Assistant Manager, Quality Control joins the Quality Control department at the Somerset, New Jersey location and reports to the Director of Quality.
Job Overview
Responsible for maintaining certification standards by updating and maintaining the Food Safety System through training, auditing, QA documentation, and reassessment and validation of policies and procedures. Audits manufactured products to approved specifications; monitors and advises on quality management system performance; prepares reports; collaborates with manufacturing; advises the organization on changes and implementation; provides training and tools to achieve product quality; manages the Quality Control function and monitors product quality; makes decisions about acceptability of ingredients, in-process materials and finished goods in consultation with production. Interacts with production management, R&D, process engineering, warehouse and sanitation.
Duties and Responsibilities
Supports SQF, Food Safety and Quality Programs; reports food safety and quality issues to plant management; follows GMP rules and monitors employee compliance; supports HACCP and food safety inspections; ensures documented quality procedures are followed; maintains understanding of products, raw materials, packaging materials, manufacturing operations, specifications and standards; determines compliance with specifications; conducts material reviews and product disposition decisions; troubleshoots and provides technical support to operations; tests products, audits product lines and places defective products on hold; reviews CAPA effectiveness; communicates holds and discrepancies; reviews Process Quality Records, maintains hold logs and completes weekly and monthly reports; supervises plant quality programs and QC reports for Packaging, Mogul/Kitchens and Panning; oversees incoming inspection; trains employees in GMP, HACCP, Quality Systems, Foreign Matter, Food Defense and Food Safety; manages Hold and Release and on-hold inventory records; dispositions consumer returns; oversees food safety and quality procedures including sampling and analysis; coaches and trains management and plant employees in Quality Control/Assurance; assists with third-party and federal audits; supports the SQF Practitioner in developing, implementing, reviewing and maintaining the SQF system and food safety plan; supervises quality staff, schedules coverage, coaches, trains and conducts performance evaluations. Additional hours may be needed.
Education, Experience, and Training
Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related field strongly preferred; master’s preferred. Quality Control experience in a 24/7 food manufacturing or pharmaceutical environment required. HACCP and SQF certification preferred. Strong communication and presentation skills, Microsoft Office proficiency, analytical and decision-making ability, statistical process control and quality management systems experience required. Ability to anticipate issues based on manufacturing and quality-systems knowledge. Flexible hours may be required.
Work Environment
Generally performed in the manufacturing plant. Plant floor is a large, busy operation with noise, objects on the floor, constant movement and motorized equipment traffic. Required GMP apparel may include hair/beard nets, assigned uniform, protective eyewear and gloves.
Salary $62,000–$72,000 annually. Comprehensive benefits effective Day 1; may include bonus and 401(k) match based on eligibility, plus time off, holidays, internal advancement, and professional development.
PIM Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an e-Verify Employer.
