Quality Manager Must have knowledge of ESL or Aseptic packaging, and UHT processes.
u Establish and maintain Food Safety and Quality standards and procedures that meet or exceed regulatory requirements and meet all corporate guidelines.
u Ensure compliance of GMP’s and acceptable practices are being followed and adhered too.
u Drive for continuous improvement in Food Safety, Quality & Cost.
u In conjunction with Sales, handle all customer complaints or quality issues and determine what action or remedy needs to be implemented, both internally and externally.
u Intervene when appropriate to correct or realign product and/or procedures to maintain quality standards.
u Oversee Sanitation of facility to meet Regulatory and Corporate requirements.
u Act as liaison and contact person for Regulatory agencies involved in plant inspections.
u Responsible for maintaining a current awareness of Regulatory issues, and the implementation of compliance requirements.
u Responsible to maintain positive communications with employees and all levels of management to effectively communicate Quality standards or procedural revisions.
u Develop and maintain positive relationships within all levels of the organization.
u Oversees all departmental paperwork.
u Maintain accurate records of all product testing and sanitation records.
u File Regulatory reports as needed regarding Milk testing and record keeping.
u Maintain Lab expenses to operate within established budgetary guidelines.
Education and Experience…
® Bachelor’s Degree from four year college or university
® Dairy Experience Preferred
® 5-7 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
® A working knowledge of Microbiology will be advantageous
SQF Requirements/Responsibilities:
Support SQF Level 3 certification by:
® Maintaining food safety and food quality through the completion of job tasks relating to SQF.
® Ensure work areas are maintained in a sanitary manner.
® Maintain SQF Practitioner/Expert status and work as backup to the SQF Expert.
® Complete verifications and validations of the SQF program as required and lead the System Reviews.
® Monitor incoming goods and services.
® Coordinate the Corrective and Preventive Action program.
® Maintain the Finished Product and Raw Material Release program.
® Coordinate Internal Audit Program.
® Maintain the Customer Complaint Program.
® Conduct Mock Recalls at least twice a year.
® Coordinate the HACCP program.
