Director/Manager of Quality Assurance and Food Safety

JOB SUMMARY:

The Director of Food Safety and Quality proactively manages our food safety plan, environmental monitoring programs, supplier approval program, 3rdparty accreditations and audits, regulatory standards, and a variety of other food safety and quality issues.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Quality and Food Safety Systems:

• Develop, implement and manage quality and food safety plan in accordance with FSMA’s preventive controls for human food.
• Maintain knowledge of SQF System updates and keep abreast of regulatory changes pertaining the food industry.
• Ensure the management of HACCP/Preventive Controls, Allergen Control, Pest Prevention, and Environmental Monitoring programs.
• Ensure the verification and validation activities of all food safety programs in compliance with SQF and FSMA.
• Data analysis, conduct trend analysis, root cause analysis and CAPA (Corrective Action Preventive Action) analysis.
• Monitor and analyze incoming raw materials, work in progress, finished product and processing parameters.
• Establish and monitor the HACCP/Preventive Controls plan.
• Responsible for the company’s Supplier Approval Program.

Regulatory and Compliance:

• Conduct internal and third-party audits to ensure compliance with all regulations.
• Take the lead with external audits in order to obtain certification, i.e. SQF, AIB, etc.
• Establish protocol for crisis management as well as conduct a mock recall.

Training:

• Develop training manual for Good Manufacturing and Food Safety practices.
• Creation and training of Shipping and Receiving procedures.
• Develop and train employees on general safety (OSHA).

Other:

• Facilitate systems of communication between production, maintenance, sanitation, purchasing and quality assurance.
• Collaborate with Research and Development as needed.
• Act as point of contact for key customer groups as well as vendors.
• Oversee sanitation functions and their effectiveness.

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

· Bachelor’s degree, Master’s a plus, from an accredited institution in Microbiology, Food Science or related field.

· 5 plus years of food safety or quality experience in a bakery or food manufacturer.

· Solid understanding of HACCP, GMPs, SOPs, and quality systems.

· Must be a HACCP/SQF Certified Practitioner and a certified PCQI.

· Experience with root cause analysis, corrective action plans, process mapping, and laboratory methods.

· Must be self-motivated and take initiative to identify and solve problems.

· Must possess strong communication skills, written and oral. Bilingual is plus.

This job description should not be viewed as an all-inclusive list of the responsibilities related to your position. Your position will necessitate performing duties and tasks that are not outlined herein. International Delights, LLC. makes no guarantees as to the nature and scope of the work performed by this position. International Delights, LLC. retains the right to change an employee’s position or job description at any time. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and fully subscribe to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants and/or employees are considered for hire, promotion and job status, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, national origin, age, physical or mental disability.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Clifton, NJ 07012: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $100,000 - $-1