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Manager, Food Safety & Quality Assurance
Manager, Food Safety & Quality AssuranceHome Market Foods • Norwood, MA, United States
Manager, Food Safety & Quality Assurance

Manager, Food Safety & Quality Assurance

Home Market Foods • Norwood, MA, United States
6 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Pay Range: $114,400/yr. - $137,700/yr. based on experience and qualifications

OVERVIEW OF ROLE:

As part of the management team, the Manager, Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) develops and implements food safety and quality assurance strategies, programs, policies, and procedures to ensure the highest levels of food safety and quality. The Manager, Food Safety & Quality Assurance communicates the food safety and quality assurance vision to the department and key stakeholders, manages the food safety and quality functions and staff, and their performance, and makes decisions on workforce planning. They will ensure products are manufactured within USDA FSIS' regulations and Home Market Food's quality assurance specifications. A keen interest in food and the ability to assess qualities like color and flavor are valuable for this role. While a culinary background is not required, being a 'Foodie' is a great bonus!

Please note this is located in our production facility in Norwood, MA and the hours are Monday-Friday - 2pm - 11pm with occasional Saturdays as needed

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Develop Quality Assurance and Food Safety personnel in their job functions.
    • Responsible for the new hire process and ensuring implementation of new hire training.
    • Deliver quarterly and annual performance reviews for shift employees, and ongoing performance management to ensure high high-functioning team.
    • Coach and mentor FSQA Supervisors in leading their respective teams.
    • Collaborate with the Director of Food Safety & QA to create career development plans for QA staff.
  • Ensure strict compliance with quality standards, formulations, and procedures by collaborating with management to maintain product integrity, and safety to guarantee absolute product wholesomeness.
    • Participate in formula design and shelf-life studies with R&D.
    • Participate in customer complaint investigations, as well as foreign material investigations.
    • Partner with other operational departments in equipment selection/ modification.
    • Partner with the Food Safety Programs Manager and Vendor Assurance Manager
    • Organize and conduct employee training in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP, SQF, and any other training that affects product safety and quality.
    • Partner with Vendor Assurance and Procurement to:
      • ensure a sustainable supply of raw materials and maintain a high-level supply chain visibility.
      • generate procedures and quality specifications.
      • ensure consistent product quality, integrity, and conformance from raw material to finished product shipment.
  • Conduct sensory evaluation of products which is a critical component of the function (taste, smell, texture, and visual evaluation), as needed.
  • Act as FSQA technical resource for company initiatives, work on cross-functional projects including involvement with the Continuous Improvement (CI) team to develop solutions that will drive the company's goals and objectives.
  • Influence processes, technologies, and systems to ensure products are consistently of the highest quality (SPC, Sensing, AI vision, etc.).
  • Partner with the Sanitation team to ensure program compliance.
  • Ensure plant and product conformance to third-party audit standards such as GFSI's SQF - which include preparation and employee awareness training for audits.
  • Be a SQF Practitioner backup.
  • Develop a professional working relationship with regulatory agencies such as FDA and USDA.
  • Develop organizational understanding of the cost of quality.
  • Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
  • Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or another related field required.
  • 5-8 years of people management - food industry required (meat industry highly preferred)
  • Working knowledge of USDA and FDA regulations
  • Knowledge of Quality Management System (QMS), Total Quality Management (TQM) a plus
  • Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) required
  • Bilingual in Spanish or Portuguese a plus
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office products required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENT:
  • Comfortable walking, climbing stairs, and sitting/standing for long periods.
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment, learn new tasks, and meet productivity quotas.
  • There is a possibility of travel which will be less than 5%.
  • Exposure to 85-decibel sounds on the plant floor (PPE provided).
Exciting Benefits Await You!
  • Enjoy top-tier Medical, Dental, Vision coverage.
  • Pamper your furry friends with Pet Insurance.
  • Stay fit with our Wellness Plan and Free Gym Access.
  • Boost your skills with Employee Tuition Reimbursement.
  • Unlock endless opportunities with College Scholarship for dependents.
  • Reap the Rewards of Our Bonus Program Available to Our Salary and Hourly Employees.
  • Receive a Generous 401k Company Match.
  • Take advantage of Competitive Paid Time Off.
  • Elevate Your Safety Net with Company-Sponsored Life Insurance Coverage.
  • Receive Relocation Assistance for a Smooth Transition.
  • Earn Rewards through our Employee Bonus Referral Program.
  • Elevate Your Workplace Experience with Community Impact Opportunities.
  • Celebrate Together with Employee Appreciation BBQs, Happy Hours, Birthdays, & More!

Opportunity Calls! Unsure if you meet all requirements? Don't hesitate, apply!

Our recruitment process is prompt and transparent. Your resume will receive swift attention from our talent professionals. If chosen, you'll undergo a recruiter phone screen, followed by interviews with key team members. We value your potential.

At Home Market Foods, we champion equal opportunities for all, prohibiting discrimination based on race, religion, gender, and more. Our commitment extends across all aspects of employment, ensuring a fair and inclusive workplace.

At this time, Home Market Foods will not sponsor applicants for employment authorization for this position for the following work visas: STEM OPT EAD, H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, J-1, or TN
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