SQF Practitioner/QA Manager

Bobbees Bottling in beautiful Louisburg, NC (a fifteen minute commute from Wake Forest, NC) provides excellence in co-packing. When it comes to manufacturing, packing, and distributing product, Bobbees is the best in the business. If you are a dependable and personable individual who is looking for a rewarding position with an established company, apply to join our team today! Bobbees is seeking a highly organized, energetic and professional SQF Practitioner. Who enjoys working in a fast-paced, team oriented environment, likes to be challenged, and values the opportunity to make a difference. General Summary Lead and manage the entire range of Quality programs. Position has specific compliance, process, and consumer quality responsibilities. Position will manage a matrix relationship with Ops. Manager to influence senior management on alignment of Quality strategies, Quality annual objectives, and Plant project plans. Individual will coordinate and deploy Quality Assurance programs across the site, and functional areas, and influence plant leadership with quality best practices.

Accountabilities:

40

• Develop, drive and continually improve a comprehensive quality program. 20
• Drive process improvement initiatives through staff and work group. 25
• Manage and Drive Consumer Complaint programs, initiatives, and consumer delight models for each business. 10
• Manage department and team by establishing goals, objectives, individual development plans and coaching. 5
• Support plant programs across Safety, People, Quality, Delivery and Cost.

Job Complexity:

Response to new changes in regulations on specifications, procedures, quality, and implications where utilized in a range of finished product. Trouble shooting quality issues across the varied supply chains for ingredients, packaging, materials, and finished products supplied (examples; mixed labels, allergen risk management, equipment risk management, container nonconformance).

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum BS Food Science (or related degree) and 3-5 years in food industry quality plant/systems experience with demonstrated achievement in Quality leadership. Expert abilities and decision quality in Food Safety, Regulatory, and Quality Systems and their application within food processing. Facilitate and/or direct resolution to issues as it relates to food safety and quality. Expert knowledge in Sanitation and GMP Practices, familiarity with Pest Control programs and techniques. Knowledge of Quality Standards, Quality Policies, with skills and ability to execute against requirements. Knowledge and general business acumen to support and influence manufacturing, including best practices and innovative technologies. Knowledgeable in industry Food Safety/Quality audit practices, and skilled in adapting to achieve business best practices.

Key Accountabilities:

Capable of engaging the business unit in the development and standardization of: Quality manuals, policies, procedures, and data templates, audit standards and procedures, and Quality Key Performance Indicators. Knowledge in Statistical Process Control programs and Process capability studies. Ensures plant personnel are technically capable of handling non-routine quality system issues and that issues are investigated, documented, and resolved. Record of leadership and demonstrated success in collaborative development, documentation, planning, and implementation and continuous improvement of quality systems. Ability to drive organizational alignment on Quality objectives with an enterprise-wide mindset, and the adaptation of structure, processes, and systems to achieve objectives. Capable of influencing development steps used in the Innovation and Commercialization process to leverage Design in achieving consumer safety and quality objectives (example; HACCP Assessment). Assertive, outspoken, yet collaborative, demonstrated skills influencing components of company, tough-mindedness, vision, and political savvy to manage internal and external relationships and situations. Dedicated work habits, takes initiative, and sets high standards. Knowledgeable and capable of collaboration on quality programs; drives improvement of consumer based specifications. Aware of Continuous Improvement tools. Ability to manage, coach, and develop people, talent, and skills needed for the job. Ability to demonstrate and execute leadership model behaviors of Inspire Trust, Create Direction, Drive Decision Making, Build Talent and Culture, execute with Excellence, and Own the Results. PCQI certified a plus.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person SQF Practitioner/QA Manager 2.9 2.9 out of 5 stars Louisburg, NC 27549 Full-time Bobbees Bottling, Inc. 26 reviews Full-time Bobbees Bottling in beautiful Louisburg, NC (a fifteen minute commute from Wake Forest, NC) provides excellence in co-packing. When it comes to manufacturing, packing, and distributing product, Bobbees is the best in the business. If you are a dependable and personable individual who is looking for a rewarding position with an established company, apply to join our team today! Bobbees is seeking a highly organized, energetic and professional SQF Practitioner. Who enjoys working in a fast-paced, team oriented environment, likes to be challenged, and values the opportunity to make a difference. General Summary Lead and manage the entire range of Quality programs. Position has specific compliance, process, and consumer quality responsibilities. Position will manage a matrix relationship with Ops. Manager to influence senior management on alignment of Quality strategies, Quality annual objectives, and Plant project plans. Individual will coordinate and deploy Quality Assurance programs across the site, and functional areas, and influence plant leadership with quality best practices.

Accountabilities:

40

• Develop, drive and continually improve a comprehensive quality program. 20
• Drive process improvement initiatives through staff and work group. 25
• Manage and Drive Consumer Complaint programs, initiatives, and consumer delight models for each business. 10
• Manage department and team by establishing goals, objectives, individual development plans and coaching. 5
• Support plant programs across Safety, People, Quality, Delivery and Cost.

Job Complexity:

Response to new changes in regulations on specifications, procedures, quality, and implications where utilized in a range of finished product. Trouble shooting quality issues across the varied supply chains for ingredients, packaging, materials, and finished products supplied (examples; mixed labels, allergen risk management, equipment risk management, container nonconformance).

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum BS Food Science (or related degree) and 3-5 years in food industry quality plant/systems experience with demonstrated achievement in Quality leadership. Expert abilities and decision quality in Food Safety, Regulatory, and Quality Systems and their application within food processing. Facilitate and/or direct resolution to issues as it relates to food safety and quality. Expert knowledge in Sanitation and GMP Practices, familiarity with Pest Control programs and techniques. Knowledge of Quality Standards, Quality Policies, with skills and ability to execute against requirements. Knowledge and general business acumen to support and influence manufacturing, including best practices and innovative technologies. Knowledgeable in industry Food Safety/Quality audit practices, and skilled in adapting to achieve business best practices.

Key Accountabilities:

Capable of engaging the business unit in the development and standardization of: Quality manuals, policies, procedures, and data templates, audit standards and procedures, and Quality Key Performance Indicators. Knowledge in Statistical Process Control programs and Process capability studies. Ensures plant personnel are technically capable of handling non-routine quality system issues and that issues are investigated, documented, and resolved. Record of leadership and demonstrated success in collaborative development, documentation, planning, and implementation and continuous improvement of quality systems. Ability to drive organizational alignment on Quality objectives with an enterprise-wide mindset, and the adaptation of structure, processes, and systems to achieve objectives. Capable of influencing development steps used in the Innovation and Commercialization process to leverage Design in achieving consumer safety and quality objectives (example; HACCP Assessment). Assertive, outspoken, yet collaborative, demonstrated skills influencing components of company, tough-mindedness, vision, and political savvy to manage internal and external relationships and situations. Dedicated work habits, takes initiative, and sets high standards. Knowledgeable and capable of collaboration on quality programs; drives improvement of consumer based specifications. Aware of Continuous Improvement tools. Ability to manage, coach, and develop people, talent, and skills needed for the job. Ability to demonstrate and execute leadership model behaviors of Inspire Trust, Create Direction, Drive Decision Making, Build Talent and Culture, execute with Excellence, and Own the Results. PCQI certified a plus.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person