Job Location : Grand Forks,ND, USA
Key Responsibilities:
-Food Safety: Must comply with all GMPs, SQF requirements, and other Food Safety related items as deemed necessary by the company;
-Ensure that all direct reports comply with all Company Food Safety Policies and federal regulations. -Must be able to maintenance compliance with all Plant Safety policies, procedures, rules and regulation in accordance with Company Best Practices, Policies, and required government regulations.
-Ensure that all direct reports also comply with all Safety requirements in accordance with Company Policies and Government regulations.
-Provides input in department and program development; fosters Continuous Improvement and team environment; facility advocate for Food Safety and Quality; monitor and implement policies, programs, rules and regulations for compliance.
-Trouble shoots and problem solves as needed.
-Assesses QA programs' efficacy; coordinates and administers QA programs and work flow.
-Investigates consumer/customer complaints and develops response and corrective actions
-Supervise hourly Associates and Team Leaders/Coordinators to ensure that an efficient and effective workflow is created on a day to day basis.
-Oversees QA lead/lab tech daily functions as well as develops the work schedule for all technicians. -In the absence of the Quality Supervisor, the Quality Manager or Quality Lead covers for his/her responsibilities.
Qualifications:
-Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Food Science or related field required.
-Proficient and effective use of communication and Microsoft Office.
-Manufacturing and Food Industry Experience preferred.
-Food Processing related certification is a plus.
-Must be highly organized and work well under pressure.
-Must be able to work independently, as well as under supervision.
-Must be able to work effectively with others, have good interpersonal and leadership skills.
-Must be willing to accept responsibility and to show good judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness.
-Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
-Ability to work as a member of and/or lead cross-functional teams.
-Ability to manage and prioritize one's own time consistent with the needs of the business.
-Ability to perform formal root cause analysis to identify and resolve downtime/inefficient operational issues.
-Articulate both written and spoken, and possess excellent listening skills.