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Food Safety & Quality Manager

KCO Resource Management
Lexington, KY, United States
Full-time

As Food Safety and Quality Manager, you will play a critical role in the development of processes that will drive product consistency, quality, and food safety.

The FS&Q Manager will oversee the QA department while establishing and maintaining positive cross functional relationships.

This role is for a QA Management professional looking for a fast-paced position with an innovative, growing snack food manufacturer.

Job Responsibilities :

  • Develop, implement, and manage quality control programs
  • Conduct regular inspections and audits to ensure adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements
  • Collaborate with production and R&D teams to identify opportunities for process improvement, particularly those involving frying technologies
  • Implement corrective and preventive actions to enhance product quality and consistency
  • Work closely with suppliers to establish and maintain quality standards for raw materials and ingredients used in snack production
  • Conduct supplier audits and evaluations to ensure compliance with quality specifications
  • Work closely with suppliers to establish and maintain quality standards for raw materials and ingredients used in snack production
  • Gather, organize, store, and keep all documents required for our food safety and quality programs updated
  • Lead our annual and bi-annual food safety validation procedures
  • Ensure compliance with record keeping and document control procedures on the production floor
  • Periodically review our food safety program to ensure it complies with all USDA, State and Local Laws customer requirements
  • Conduct unannounced audits and mock recalls
  • Improve the food safety and quality programs through ongoing analysis of our production equipment, process, procedures, and team
  • Review quality reports and conduct root cause analysis on deviations
  • Create a culture that recognizes the importance of food safety and quality
  • Lead the defense program
  • Spend 50% of the day on the floor making certain that all food safety protocols are being met

Required Skills / Qualifications :

  • MUST HAVE 5-7 years’ experience in food manufacturing with Food Safety / Quality
  • Experience with oil, salt & fat analysis, texture and taste analysis experience is helpful
  • Bachelor’s Degree in food science / food engineering or related field is preferred
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate and resolve quality issues
  • Familiarity with regulatory requirements HACCP, USDA, BRCGS, and other relevant standards
  • PCQI, HACCP Certified a plus
  • Internal auditing experience preferred
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead and motivate a diverse team
  • Expectational organizational and project management skills
  • Ability to travel 5% of the time.
  • 30+ days ago
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