The position is responsible for supporting a positive quality improvement culture, upheld by effective quality/food safety compliance and risk management frameworks. Under minimal supervision, the position holder ensures that a quality & food safety management system remains compliant with relevant standards and regulations. Quality & food safety risks will be identified and addressed by the appointee through assessment, control, communication, and analysis.
Training & Development
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Seeks continuous self-improvement through education and experience.
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Full understanding of the Quality & Food Safety Management System to assist in training others.
Food Safety/Quality Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure regulatory, customer and quality standard compliance for existing and new processes and product applications.
- Responsible for creating, updating, and maintaining quality and food safety system documentation.
- Responsible for quality & food safety risk management (HACCP, TACCP, VACCP, etc.).
Member of the Food Safety & HACCP Team
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Lead and assist internal audits.
- Assist external audits (customer, regulatory, Kosher, Halal etc.).
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Attend quality meetings and provide relevant updates.
General Responsibilities
- Resolve problems and set deadlines to ensure timely completion of work.
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Develop annual goals and objectives for department and provide quarterly feedback.
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Work with corporate quality and regulatory members.
- Coach and train team members to improve work related skills.
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Prepare reports to monitor and manage departmental objectives.
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Build and maintain a positive work environment.
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Seek out and implement improvement ideas with regards to quality management system.
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Adherence to all company quality, safety, and environmental policies and takes immediate corrective action when an issue arises.
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Any other duties and/or training as assigned by the Department Manager.
Continuous Improvement & Collaboration
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Actively collaborate with other departments within the company to accomplish tasks/goals.
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Continually strive for increasing processing efficiencies.
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Support 5S activities.
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- College Diploma/Degree in food safety/quality related field or 7+ years’ experience in food safety/quality related work or 4+ years' FDA specific experience
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Certified training preferred: Lead Auditor, PCHF, HACCP & Food Defense
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Direct experience supporting FDA inspections, third party GMP audits, and regulatory remediation programs.
- Experience in API intermediates, fermentation based processes, or complex manufacturing environments. ICH Q7 knowledge or experience is required.
- Background in change management and quality transformation initiatives.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
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Excellent oral, written and computer communication skills.
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Excellent networking skills and professional communication.
- Ability to transfer compliance knowledge to practical applications.
- Ability to lead and support quality activities.
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Applies critical thinking to daily tasks.
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Strong knowledge of FDA food and feed GMP’s.
- Knowledge of FDA pharmaceutical GMP’s.
- Ability to effectively work and influence others.
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Committed to delivering business impactful solutions.
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Strong practical risk assessment and management skills with an ability to work under pressure.
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A strong team player with the ability to maintain a level of flexibility to support the broader team.
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Passionate about delivering consistent, high-quality products to our consumers and customers that are safe and fully comply with all relevant regulations.
