Davis Chocolate TITLE:

Quality Manager

DEPARTMENT

Administrator

REPORTS TO

President #

DIRECT REPORTS

0

Pay:

Salary Hours:

8-5

APPROVED:

President

ORIGINATION DATE

11.12.17

OVERALL PURPOSE:

Manage quality system and perform all the duties for compliance.

PRIMARY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• QA Manager with food safety experience. Maintain and support vital Food Quality and Safety Programs including Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP),
• Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs)
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• SQF compliance
• Allergen Control, etc.
• Assist Leadership with various Regulatory inspections at the facility.
• Implement and train on policies and procedures.
• Provide technical and quality resources to production through R&D, GMPs, Sanitation
• Process/Equipment support and ingredient and product wholesomeness.

Tasks:

• Print labels
• Adjust labels
• Review labels for customers and Davis
• Review lab results and approve or disapprove
• Certifications
• processing and reporting
• Ingredient search and order
• Approval for customer ingredient
• COA
• incoming and outgoing
• Pest control
• Building inspection
• Technical sheet
• Training new employees
• Maintain training records
• Corrective actions and preventative actions
• Monitor cleaning suppliers
• Monitor online website stores
• GS1
• SQF certification
• Phones
• Updating SDS sheets for customers
• Using HACCP and BRC principles, maintain the daily safety and quality of products and report any defects to production management for improvement
• Collect and retain samples to be analysed for shelf life testing and micro testing
• Send out product for 3rd party lab testing
• Ensure correct packaging is utilized for each product group
• Ensure pallets are stacked correctly and the number of layers are accurate
• Ensure product specifications are regularly checked/ audited for compliance. Best before dates, weight, packaging etc.
• Verify the cleaning schedule daily before production commencement
• Perform calibration of metal detectors
• Accurate reporting of data and liaison of defects with Production Manager/Supervisor
• Build quality relationship with the operations team
• Ensure all required paperwork and job tasks are performed in full and on time
• Ensure all production employees are wearing appropriate items and following personal hygiene procedures
• Mentor behavior and personal practices and processes of everybody that has access to operations areas Leadership
• Contribute to a culture that promotes the safety and well-being of all employees
• Actively promote and support, through your day-to-day behavior, the Company Vision, Values and Code of Conduct
• Foster a trusting, inclusive and mutually supportive environment and treat each individual with dignity, integrity and respect 2 / 3
• Provide positive coaching to all employees
• Actively promote teamwork, involve all team members in issues affecting the team
• Lead by example at all times

Standards Management:

• Strict compliance with all True Foods systems, standards, policies and procedures
• Comply with OH&S, HACCP and BRC standards
• Promoting safety and risk management initiatives
• Handle dough and bread products in a hygienic and appropriate manner
• Ensure the factory is clean/tidy and abides by GMP standards at all times
• Ensure activities meet with and integrate with organisational requirements for; expected workplace behaviors, quality management, health and safety, legal stipulations, environment policies and general duty of care Training & Development
• Attend and complete all training as required
• Ensure knowledge of food regulatory requirements by maintaining industry contacts
• Attend external seminars where required

Qualifications:

• Food Science Degree (or similar)
• Food Manufacturing knowledge or relevant industry experience

Skills & Knowledge:

• SQF Practitioner
• Excellent team player with very good verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail with a proactive approach to quality issues
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Sound understanding of HACCP, Food Safety and GMP systems
• Understanding and demonstrated practice of food hygiene and food handling concepts
• Competence in the use of computers and computer software, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel, for the purposes of preparing documentation

POSITION REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Safety Leadership Active Communication Teamwork Results Orientation Accountability through action Problem Solving Decision making capabilities Professionalism / Measurements Relationships with operations Relationships within the Technical Department Development of Technical Assistant Accurate completion of job tasks in full and on time To have eaten much chocolate.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• It's necessary to have verbal and written communication skills sufficient to communicate product information with customers and sales representatives.
• Basic skills that are performed are word processing, email tasks, power point.
• Prefer some knowledge with computer programs (Excel, Word, and other relevant programs).
• Strong ability to plan, prioritize, initiate and complete tasks.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

• Hard worker
• Multitasking
• Motivated and proactive
• Strong initiative and self-direction
• Ability to work individually and also as part of a team
• Professionalism and courteousness
• Excellent communication skills

PHYSICAL/SENSORY/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

§ Have the ability to sit up for four (8) hours a day. § Have the ability to operate a computer key board and view computer screen for up to four (8) hour per day. § Analytical ability to identify problem, determine causes, apply technical product knowledge and recommend remedial action. § Have the ability to do mathematical computations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages for pricing. § Must be able to bend down, stoop, reach and stretch to reach above the head. § Lift 25+ pounds

Employment Type Full-time Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$35,000.00

• $80,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

Paid time off

Work Location:

In person