Quality Systems Director - Oregon, United States - Ever Fresh Fruit

Ever Fresh Fruit Oregon, United States

3 weeks ago

Description

We work closely with our customers to create unique flavor elements to ice creams, yogurts and pies.

Many of our ingredients end up in easily recognizable brands on the store shelf as we produce for both international corporations as well as smaller, localbrands.

Our Research and Development is done in-house so we get to witness the whole process from ideation to creation. We support regional trade organizations, source locally when appropriate and help to bring healthy food topeople's tables.
What Ever Fresh Fruit Companyoffers
Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays
Employee/professional development
Opportunities for growth
Employee recognition programs
Ever Fresh Fruit Company offers

employer paid :
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short-term disability
Life insurance plan
Vacation, sick and holiday pay
Tuition reimbursement
Generous 401(k) match
Quality Systems Director

Department:
Quality Assurance Department

Status:
Exempt

Employee Classification:
Regular Full-time

Reports To:
Chief Executive Officer
Supervisory Responsibilities

:
Yes

Job Summary:

Responsible for developing and maintaining the Quality strategy, policies, processes, standards and systems for the company and its supply chain to operate within.

Plans, coordinates and provides high level oversight of quality assurance systems to ensure safe and quality production across all plants consistent with established specifications and standards.

Essential Functions:

Oversees the implementation, maintenance and function of the food safety and quality processes including FSMA, HACCP, SQF, GMPs, Non-GMO Project, Organic, Kosher, SOPs, prerequisite programs and all customer requirements.

Ensures the facility in preparation for internal and external audits including: 3rd Party (SQF), GMP, HACCP, FDA/ODA, customer audits, organic audits, Non-GMO Project audits and Kosher inspections.

Accompanies inspector, completes necessary reports, performs follow-ups to non-conformances, and provides responses as appropriate.
Oversees the Quality/Sanitation Managers to ensure support for project commercialization. Ensure appropriate steps, forms and approvals are complete to assure successful project startup.
Develops and analyzes statistical data to monitor quality programs in place and to drive change when necessary.
Manage a Quality budget across the business unit that represents an achievable value to deliver back to the business.

Advises Leadership on business transformation topics that include organizational effectiveness, performance results, and change management in the terms of complexity and impact on the business.

Develops and maintains product specifications and establishes appropriate variables and limits to ensure food safety and food quality.
Formulates and maintains quality control objectives complementary to company policies and goals.

Identifies and communicates areas of risk for the company in food safety, quality or compliance, protecting product safety and consistency at all times.

Works with plant management to achieve plant efficiency and quality objectives.
Assists with customer visits including product cuttings and plant tours.
Develops inspection points for product throughout production cycle.

Oversees all aspects of the QA Department including employee scheduling, performance management, training and development, accuracy and precision of testing equipment.

Establishes and enforces standards for incoming raw materials.
Effectively lead, manage, develop, coach, and evaluate team members and associates at various levels of experience.
Advises CEO of challenges and progress through regular and routine reports.

Establish proper communication channels to manage, mentor direct reports to higher levels of management capability and provide strategic leadership to further strengthen the platform with a highly functional Quality team.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university; concentration in Food Science, Microbiology or related studies or equivalent experience preferred.

All degrees considered.
5+ years of experience as a Quality Assurance Manager in a food or associated business preferred. Other leadership positions in the functional area will be considered.
Expertise in HACCP, SQF, Sanitation, Food Safety and Food Defense.
Proficient using computer applications including Microsoft Word, Excel and email.
Proven ability to successfully manage aggressive timelines with positive results.
Effective and proven problem-solving skills.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers, employees, and other organizations.
Strong leadership and teambuilding skills.
Outstanding analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Willingness to travel and work extended hours or multiple shifts on occasion.
Bilingual skills in English and Spanish both oral and written are preferred, but not required.

Working Conditions/Physical Factors:
Exposure to wet and/or humid conditions.
Exposure to a loud working environment, hearing protection is mandatory.

Exposure to hazards in the work place such as proximity to equipment conducting extreme heat, moving parts, and electrical current.

Must be able to work in environment containing allergens (sulfites, etc.). Use of a respirator may be required, although this requirement is infrequent.
Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.
Occasionally required to use hands and fingers.
Frequently required to talk or hear.
Frequently required to taste and smell.
Frequently required to lift/push/pull/carry weight up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required for this job include:
close vision, distance vision, and color vision.
Exposure to fumes or airborne particles.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

IT Architecture Lead refers to a person who is responsible for overseeing the design and implementation of the information technology

3 days ago

Crimson Ventures Lowden, United States

In this role, you will be responsible for the strategic architecture and design of the central GLS IT Germany system landscape (across all architecture levels - enterprise architecture, business architecture, application architecture, and infrastructure architecture). You will le ...
Nurse Rn/lpn

3 weeks ago

Rock River Healthcare Rockford, United States

Position overview · The infection preventionist reports to the director of nursing and partners with the medical director, medical director for antimicrobial stewardship, the quality officer, and other stakeholders to develop a system of care that promotes sound and scientific in ...
Director of Information Technology

3 weeks ago

Crusader Community Health Rockford, United States

The Director of Information Technology (IT) is responsible for the strategic direction and development of the IT function of the organization. The position manages all aspects of the information technology infrastructure, including but not limited to: networks, cybersecurity, com ...
Business Development Director

2 weeks ago

Ingenium Technologies Illinois-Rockford, Illinois, United States

Business Development Director - Aerospace and Defense · Ingenium Technologies - Rockford, IL · An established aerospace and defense company supplying complex, highly engineered mechanical components and systems is looking to expand beyond its Israel base to rapidly strengthen its ...
Director or Operations

1 week ago

Health Conservation Incorporated Rockford, United States

HCI is a national provider of occupational health services to corporations across the United States. HCI provides an ongoing service to support the health and safety plan of our clients to protect their employees while complying with OSHA regulations. Our core services include au ...
Maintenance Assistant

2 weeks ago

PA Peterson at the Citadel Rockford, United States

**Maintenance Assistant** · The Citadel of Bourbonnais is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to join our team. The Maintenance Assistant primary purpose is to assist the Director to plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of the Maintenance Department in accordance ...
Rn House Coordinator

3 weeks ago

Mercyhealth Rockford, United States

Overview: · **RN House Coordinator, Javon Bea Hospital - Riverside, Pool / PRN (As Needed)** · Provides compassionate, culturally sensitive, holistic nursing care to patients in a clinical setting, supporting the Mercyhealth nursing mission, practice values and strategic plan. Ma ...
Data Analyst

3 weeks ago

Region 1 Planning Council Rockford, United States

**Illustrative Essential Job Functions. **The duties listed below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work of this position. The list is not exhaustive or restrictive, and other duties may be assigned. · - Data Management_ · - Research, evaluate, and recommen ...
Security Officer

1 week ago

PCI Pharma Services Rockford, United States

**Shift**: 2nd or 3rd Shift · **Location**: Assembly Drive, Rockford · Security Officer will provide a safe and secure environment for our employee's, visitors, customers, and their products at PCI. · **Essential Duties and Responsibilities**: · To perform this job successfully, ...
Quality Control Inspector

3 weeks ago

Advanced Machine & Engineering Co. Rockford, United States

**Quality Control Inspector** · Advanced Machine & Engineering is a diversified manufacturing company that designs, builds, & delivers carbide sawing systems, custom work holding solutions, & automation solutions for a variety of industries. We are looking for full time Quality C ...
Director Global Supply Planning

3 weeks ago

Wolverine Worldwide Rockford, United States

Summary · Wolverine Worldwide is a global marketer of branded footwear, apparel, and accessories. With an established global footprint that spans approximately 200 countries and territories, as well as a rock-solid infrastructure, Wolverine Worldwide is dedicated to advancing the ...
Manager - Beverage & Live Concessions

2 weeks ago

Hard Rock International (USA), Inc. Rockford, United States

Overview: · ***: · Under the direction of the Director - Food & Beverage, the incumbent plans and directs the overall Beverage operation, including the efficient and effective operation of the Hard Rock Live Concessions to ensure a positive guest experience. · **Responsibilities* ...
Hotel Area Sales Manager

2 weeks ago

Gillis Sales Rockford, United States

**About Gillis** · At Gillis, we believe that sales is the lifeblood for all organizations. Our mission is to make sales accessible and achievable to all hotel owners. We also believe that our associates are our biggest asset and we put our people first over profit. If you are lo ...
Admin Assistant I

2 weeks ago

Hard Rock International (USA), Inc. Rockford, United States

Overview: · ***: · The incumbent in this position is responsible for providing clerical support; maintains correspondence files, inventories of printed material, assigned projects, spreadsheets, and budget files. Relieves the VP of Food & Beverage of administrative and business d ...
General Manager

2 weeks ago

Mary's Market Rockford, United States

**Job Title**: General Manager · **Summary** · The General Manager is responsible for delivering revenues and profits by managing daily operations of Marys Market and providing an appealing environment with friendly customer service and ensuring guest satisfaction with their dini ...
Manager - Banquet Sales

3 weeks ago

Hard Rock International (USA), Inc. Rockford, United States

Overview: · ***: · Under the direction of the Director - Entertainment & Banquets, the Manager of Banquets manages all operational aspects of meetings and events for the property and directs the overall execution, including all related management functions to ensure a positive gu ...
Director of Nursing Services

3 weeks ago

Morrow County Health District Oregon, United States

Morrow County Health District is hiring for a full-time Director of Nursing Services for Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Heppner, OR. The Director of Nursing Services (DNS) is responsible for the overall quality of patient care, patient safety, patient and family experience, nursing ...
Director of Operations

5 days ago

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Oregon, United States

An Official website of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts · ALERT · Effective January 25, 2024, Executive Order #627 cements the Commonwealth's well-established practice of skills-based hiring, paving the way to a more equitable hiring process. The Commonwealth is committed to ens ...
deputy director, human resource management j

3 weeks ago

Finstockevarsity Oregon, United States

Home · > Jobs · > DEPUTY DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT J · DEPUTY DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT J · You can apply for the position of " DEPUTY DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT J " by loggin in to your portal. · Job Role · The Deputy Director, Human Resource Mana ...
Communications Director

3 weeks ago

Oakland Rising Action Oregon, United States

Oakland Rising and Oakland Rising Action · Communication Director · Overview · Oakland Rising (OR), a fiscally sponsored project of the Center for Empowered Politics Education Fund, is a collaboration of social justice organizations that have a long-term, shared vision for winnin ...