Quality and Food Safety Manager Position Available In Bibb, Georgia

Quality Assurance Manager/SQF Practitioner

• Budget Scope:

• Prepares and manages the Food Safety, Quality Assurance and Pest Control budget.

• General Description:

• Responsible for planning, coordinating, directing and implementing food safety, quality assurance, training and pest control procedures.

• Position Responsibilities:

• Manages the food safety and quality assurance functions, as defined by company policy, acting as the SQF Practitioner, including a lead role in Crisis Management. Leads approximately three direct reports typically
• Acts as the companys Process Authority for Acidified Foods.“`{=html}“
• Manages Integrated Pest Management functions, acting as the Pest Control Officer
• Coordinates with Sales and Operations to assist the development and implementation of new processes and product improvements and cost savings initiatives
• In concert with Sales and Operation, prepares and maintains ingredient and finished product specifications, including supplier approvals and associated document control
• Chairs the Food Safety/HACCP Team and along with the other members assure that root cause analysis and corrective actions, as defined by the HACCP team, are completed.“`{=html}“
• Establishes and implements the training function for food safety and other related programs to employees, contractors and suppliers.“`{=html}“
• Along with Operations, approves and orders supplies, equipment and ingredients.“`{=html}“
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks.“`{=html}“
• Responds to customer and issues, providing input for corrective and preventive actions to the HACCP Team.“`{=html}“
• Manages the third party food safety audit program, to meet customer and corporate needs.“`{=html}“
• Covers for the VP Operations regarding regulatory issues
• Education/Experience/Capabilities Requirements
• Bachelors Degree in Food Science or related experience
• 10 years experience in food industry, with quality supervisory background
• SQF related Certification
• Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to work in cross functional situations
• Ability to travel on a limited basis.