Food Safety - Lexington, United States - KCO Resource Management

Description

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 in the natural snack, food industry

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.