Sr. Manager Food Safety and Quality

Company: CPS, Inc. (Food & Beverage Division)
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: May 18, 2024

Job Description:

Sr. Manager Food Safety and QualityThe duties and responsibilities of the Sr. Manager Food Safety and Quality will include:Manage all aspects of Quality Control and Assurance, Regulatory Issues, and Food Safety Issues to ensure that all products meet regulatory requirements and company / customer specificationsOversee, direct, and participate in Quality Assurance and Regulatory Department needs, functioning as the primary SQF PractitionerDevelop, manage, and track departmental budgetWork closely with Production, Plant Manager and Production Supervisors to ensure compliance with governmental regulations and the Company s Food Safety and Quality ProceduresLead and manage Root Cause, Corrective Action, and Non-Conformance ProgramCommunicate customers/consumers, FDA, USDA, and other regulatory bodies as neededReview, compile, and interpret daily/weekly operating testing data, summaries reports, and reviewing with management. Any trending items review, track and monitor to address on-going issueDemonstrates active leadership and personal accountability in continuous improvement processes and projectsManage, lead, develop, and discipline departmental personnelLead and assist in the development and implementation of the Food Safety Fundamentals, Food Safety Plan, Food Quality Plan, and SQF systemsSecondary:Oversee and participate as needed in GMP audits for the plantProvide troubleshooting, problem analysis and technical support to all departments and personnel as neededWork in cross functional teams to remove barriers within and between departmentsAdvises management on food safety and quality related issuesAssist in maintaining SQF certification and participate in regulatory, 2nd, and 3rd party auditsAssist in the training of personnel on food safety and quality proceduresOversee and participate in Supplier Approval Program (traveling as needed to inspect and/or approve)Coordinate and report on annual reports to management staffComplete professional trainingAssist with the verification and validation of all procedures pertaining to food safety and quality programsTechnical Qualifications:Bachelor s Degree in Science, Food Science / Culinary training preferredMinimum 8 years in Quality, Food Quality and Safety training preferredMinimum 5 years of supervisory experienceHACCP trained and/or member of HACCP team or willing to become trainedSQF Practitioner certification or willing to become trainedStrong interpersonal and communication skills appropriate to all levels of the companyStrong decision-making skillsAbility to be flexible, nimble, and work in a dynamic / evolving industry**If you d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Kristine O Sullivan at kosullivan cps4jobs.com.JO: 149.24KO#LI-KO1

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