Primary Job Responsibilities Internal Quality Systems Develop, monitor and maintain internal Quality Management Systems Implement system of identifying and addressing non-conformances Work with other departments to set up new or revised processing parameters Manage Packaging Processing Parameters (PPPs) specifications for finished products Work with consumer affairs to investigate and resolve customer complaint issues Develop and train associates in support of quality and pre-requisite programs to assure execution Oversee and manage performance of Quality Assurance technicians and supervisors FSMA Coordination Utilize FDAâ??s HARPC process to assure proper controls Utilize laboratories and outside resources to measure FSMA performance and ensure product safety Participate in reassessment and validation activities Supplier and Co-process Quality Management Develop review systems to monitor supplier quality and identify non-conformance issues. Assist in the investigation and resolution of quality problems Participate in the approval of new vendors & co-packers On-going assessment of coprocess partners ability to perform Communicate performance to appropriate personnel and work with co-packers to ensure product quality Support vendor management efforts through facility audits and assessments GFSI Direct development of GFSI program for Lincoln operations Work with documentation manager to develop programs to support GFSI requirements Coordinate with all departments to assure full compliance across the spectrum of GFSI requirements Regulatory Support Participate in regulatory audits involving FDA, USDA and State agencies. Ensure regulatory compliance by addressing and correcting potential issues. Personal Attributes Strong organizational skills; comfortable working at a rapid pace with multiple priorities Strong execution orientation Able to work effectively with all other departments in the organization Able to handle conflicts as they arise Willing and able to assist in a hands on environment as needed. Follow-up and communication (expressing ideas effectively verbally and in writing) Strong collaborative team player Practical learning (assimilating and applying new information) Skills and Technical Expertise: Bachelors degree in Food Science, Animal Science, Food Microbiology or similar field preferred Eight plus years of relevant experience in a food manufacturing environment with either USDA or FDA regulated industries HACCP certification required Ability to achieve SQF Practitioner status.
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