Requirements:

• BS Degree in Food Science, Biology, Microbiology or related science/engineering field
• Must have experience in Food or Beverage Manufacturing
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years strong quality leadership and management experience with a minimum of 7 years of overall experience
• Strong technical knowledge of quality systems, tools and concepts.
• Strong background with SPC
• Knowledge of relevant Government regulations
• Must have experience with AIB and HACCP
• Prefer experience with BRC or SQF
• Prefer a certification from ASQ i.e. CQA, CQE, CQM or CRE

Duties:

The Plant Quality Manager is a high-profile leadership position that reports to the Plant Manager with a strong relationship to the Corporate Quality function. The position leads the development and implementation of food safety and quality management systems necessary to meet regulatory, customer and internal corporate requirements.

• Manages all aspects of the site food safety and quality management system.
• Prioritizes issues appropriately, including communication to Corporate Quality Assurance when serious issues occur.
• Serves as 'change agent' to drive improvements in programs, processes and culture
• Establish programs, procedures, techniques and systems to ensure product conformance to Company and government specifications/standards and customer/consumer satisfaction
• Implement robust quality management systems, including appropriate use of statistical process capability/control, food safety/sanitation/GMP/HACCP, structured team problem solving, and best in class laboratory practices and sensory techniques.
• Prepare sampling plans for ingredients, finished products and other materials in order to gather samples, perform analyses, and take appropriate actions based upon the test results
• Apply statistical analysis, trend analysis, process capability, reliability and validity, qualitative assessment, survey results, benchmarking to drive improved results.
• Conduct compliance audits in support of the food safety and quality standards.

Salary: $70K to $85K + 10% Bonus

Location: UT

NOTE: Thank you for your interest in our opportunity. Due to the number of responses we will only contact those individuals who are a fit for our clients.