Quality Assurance Manager (Food Production)

Company: Blue Signal Search
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: February 15, 2020

Job Description:

Our client is a global leader in their field and employees over 10,000 people globally. Their highly respected industry reputation is based on quality customer service, attention to detail, and a high commitment to ethics. They are hiring a Quality Food and Safety Manager to support QFS initiatives and assist in quality assurance and control. - The Quality Food and Safety Manager is responsible for the daily functions and operations as they pertain to food quality assurance. The ideal candidate will have experience implementing food safety programs and ensuring adherence to quality and safety. - This Role Offers: Competitive base salary, plus comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental, 401(k) match, and annual performance bonuses. Fitness and transportation reimbursement, work/life programs. Excellent vacation package and strong work/life balance. Multiple career advancement paths. Opportunity to develop niche skills. Outstanding company culture with a focus on camaraderie and respect. Large pool of financial resources and software tools. Established, respected company with an excellent industry reputation and global customer base. Experienced team with 80 combined years of experience. Strong safety culture and safety performance at each facility - Focus: Deployment of QFS policies including implementation, auditing, and improvement. Train and support employees in QFS procedures, implementation and food safety plans. Establish rapport and increase employee dedication for safety through strong leadership and influence. Drive improvement efforts regarding complaints, inspections and audit investigations. Travel between plants to ensure QFS programs are in place, including on-site support and pest control policies. Act as point of contact and subject matter expert for QFS regulations and compliance internally and externally. Collect knowledge on various product regulations for use in customer interactions and internal knowledge sharing. - Skill Set: 5+ years of experience in quality assurance management and control functions. Background working in food processing with experience in food safety and management systems. Wheat milling processing experience a plus. Experience in animal or human food a must. Microbiology experience and previous experience in extruded product production a plus. Bachelor's degree in applicable field. Strong communication skills and ability to develop creative solutions to business challenges. Previous leadership and management experience a must. Proven ability to manage issues by finding solutions and communicating changes effectively. Ability to travel up to 30% between plants and suppliers.

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