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New York, NY
Food Safety & Quality Manager
New York, NY
Bailey, Abernathy and Quigley
New York, NY
Food Safety & Quality Manager
  • Manage finished product evaluation system and provide leadership to drive improvements in key customer/consumer Quality attributes
  • Maintain product quality and adherence to GMP through management of Hygiene team and Third Party Providers to deliver services as defined in SLA
  • Manage Hygiene Team & Third Party Providers
  • Focus on Coaching, Feedback, Performance Management & Evaluation
  • Working with other site functional areas to ensure issues are investigated and corrective actions agreed and implemented
  • Development Planning for success
  • Encourage & Foster Team Working across the Quality team and other functional areas
Dallas, TX
Quality Assurance & Food Safety Unit Manager
Dallas, TX
Prosacco and Sons
Dallas, TX
Quality Assurance & Food Safety Unit Manager
  • Reducing variation and optimizing quality of all Meijer brand products and assisting product development team as necessary to support their efforts
  • Working and interacting on a daily basis with plant and corporate management on projects affecting quality, food safety and efficiencies
  • Overseeing training and management of plant sanitation and sampling programs
  • Creating, monitoring and working within QA department budgetary guidelines
  • Serving as Lead for regulatory inspections/training and instructing production management staff
  • Staying current on local, state and federal regulations related to products produced at the facility
  • Managing and overseeing maintenance of food quality and safety programs including: Good Manufacturing Processes (GMPs), Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs), Environmental Monitoring, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), Allergens
present
Philadelphia, PA
Plant Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager
Philadelphia, PA
Waters, Gislason and Waters
present
Philadelphia, PA
Plant Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager
present
  • Act as a leading member of the facility auditing team to assure, track and resolve QMS compliance
  • Collaborate with and develop ongoing QMS mechanisms and oversight for improved execution and implementation of all manufacturing activity
  • Provide input into strategic plans and assist in planning for organizational growth
  • Support BBU System integrations with Pinnacle FSQA Manuals, and systems including; Product Vision, Tracegains, Master Control, BPCS, EAM, Alchemy etc
  • Responsible for procedure reviews and facilitating procedural updates with process owners
  • Ensures accuracy of programs for completeness, proper authorization and system updates
  • Support the cross functional team and provide expertise on FSQA within those work streams. Including Research and Development, Product Development, Engineering, Marketing, Sales and Supply Chain functional areas
Education Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Related Field
Bachelor’s Degree in Related Field
East Carolina University
Bachelor’s Degree in Related Field
Skills Skills
  • Proficiency in statistical quality control systems
  • ISO 9001 and quality management systems
  • Excellent communication skills. Able to foster solid relationships, build trust and credibility quickly at all levels within the organization while achieving key operating objectives
  • A passionate, high energy leader who is able to motivate the team and influence others to achieve results
  • Quality
  • Quality systems standards, including GMPs, MQM, QMP, EMQM
  • PRIMP
  • Problem solving
  • Activity Management Process
  • Auditing
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Food Safety & Quality Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Facilitate the implementation of Quality Standards by ensuring the necessary training and support is made available to the department and other functional areas. Empower and build self sufficiency within the area. Train and provide tools to the operational teams
  • Liaise with Department of Agriculture on quality issues relating to the manufacturing process/factory audit
  • Build a common vision and related behaviours, shared by all plant teams
  • Coaches regarding quality food safety and problem solving
  • Manage Hygiene Team & Third Party Providers
  • Maintain product quality and adherence to GMP through management of Hygiene team and Third Party Providers to deliver services as defined in SLA
  • Continuously improve standards set by facilitating and executing Problem Solving/Problem Solving Group (PSG) activity within the area. Conduct training and periodic assessments to ensure process is being followed
  • Analyse & report on Quality Performance Metrics through analysis of Performance Data, identify performance gaps, trends and improvement opportunities. Coordinate the reporting of Quality KPI's and communicate internally using visual management standards in the area and externally to site management team/stakeholders
  • Ensure that factory based Quality audits are carried out to verify compliance against defined standards and codes of practice. Audits will include, but not confined to: Hygiene Audits, HACCP &GMP/GDP audits
  • Facilitate the resolution and close out of issues / incidents which have been identified as part of the audit process
  • Collation and reporting of NCs
  • Working with other site functional areas to ensure issues are investigated and corrective actions agreed and implemented
  • Close out of NC's upon receipt of verified Corrective action
  • Train team members to standard
  • Development Planning for success
  • Encourage & Foster Team Working across the Quality team and other functional areas
  • Focus on Coaching, Feedback, Performance Management & Evaluation
  • As part of a wider project team lead and/or participate in the delivery of key projects that have an impact on the site objectives
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Senior Quality Manager.flavors / Food Resume Examples & Samples

  • Responsible for all quality functions including food safety, sanitation efficiencies, customer service, and overall performance of the quality department
  • Leads and develops team members through training, communication, and accountability
  • Ensures compliance to regulations and standards
  • Develop and maintain qualified personnel within the plant Quality department. This involves organizational development, personnel assessment, training, direction and motivation
  • Develop and maintain procedures which assure product and service quality including ingredient and packaging control, product testing and clearance, product disposition system and rework control, GLP (Good Laboratory Practices), Food Safety Plans, weight control, manufacturing procedures, aged inventory policy and may include systems and sanitation audits
  • Communicate and enforce Kerry standards in the areas of ingredient and product standards, process specifications, formula compliance, sanitation/GMP/pest control, and regulatory compliance. Develop and lead the plant Quality Improvement Program
  • Provide technical support and direction to the plant to address process improvements and customer complaint corrective actions
  • Investigate and introduce opportunities for new technology and efficiencies in the Quality function
  • Manage the plant Quality department within budget
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Senior Manager of Food Safety & Quality Assurance Resume Examples & Samples

  • Define global microbiological risk and necessary standards for all divisions of Yum!
  • Provide microbiological expertise for food safety risk assessment, risk management, hazard control and monitoring, and surveillance on ingredients, products and restaurant operation
  • Lead engagement with federal, state and local regulatory and health agencies to gain regulatory insights, influence regulation making, champion Yum!’s positions on food safety, and formulate internal decision making for regulatory compliance
  • Develop and deepen a credible and productive rapport with colleagues across functions and BUs/Brands globally to provide microbiological and regulatory input and guidance that minimizes and manages risk during food safety crises/incidents and outbreak and to manage the perceived current and emerging human health issues affecting the company
  • Project and advocate Yum! food safety policy and standards at regulatory, trade and research association meetings to effectively carry forward Yum!’s position
  • Maintain a highly productive leadership position and relationship with food safety/quality assurance leaders in US brands
  • Accelerate change and improvement in US brands’ food safety initiatives
  • MS in Microbiology, Food Safety, Biology or related field although PhD is a plus
  • 5-10+ years’ relevant experience of applied microbiology in the food/restaurant/beverage industry and regulatory area
  • Working knowledge of food regulations, microbiological methodology and practices, GAP, GMP, and FSMA, environmental monitoring program, HACCP, HARPC, and preventive control programs
  • Prior experience and credibility with leading regulatory bodies, such as CDC, FDA, and USDA, and with academia, external experts and industry
  • Established/proven capability to form policy and risk mitigation programs
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate clearly and concisely in a way that not only influences regulatory decisions but also provide leadership in the development of food safety strategies
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Food Safety & Quality Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Partners with Commercial, R&D, and Quality Control Lab
  • Manages all inbound supply risks, including material security, corporate compliance/code of ethics, and food safety
  • Communicates effectively with multiple customers in Commercial, R&D, and Supply
  • Provides direction and influence for the development and implementation of all Company and federal mandated quality and food safety systems
  • Directs the quality and product safety components of R&D-driven projects through quality planning, specifications development, and project oversight for compliance to good manufacturing practices (GMPs) and other company/regulation policies and guidelines
  • Oversees the quality audit function for Mars Symbioscience (MSS) and assures effectiveness of the corrective and preventative action process within the framework of MSS’s Quality Management System, such as Mars Quality Management Process (QMP) and FDA 21CFR111
  • Represents the “owners” of the Mars business at the site location with respect to the quality and safety of products and the food processing environment; this responsibility includes participation in managing crises involving products, and on-going interpretation and follow-up of quality-relevant information from customers and consumers
  • Manages implementation of quality and food safety (Q&FS) processes and verification of suitability and effectiveness
  • Manages quality systems and food safety functions for all MSS operations
  • Influences the development and implementation of all quality systems and programs, and verifies their effectiveness through audits
  • Provides input and governance to the quality systems and programs for the supply chain operations
  • Manages Q&FS-related Associate skill development/certification and resource planning
  • Ensures adherence to the Mars Global Q&FS standards, including but not limited to Product Related Incident Management Process (PRIMP), Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), QMP, Mars Quality Management (MQM), and Premia standards
  • Initiates high-impact product retrievals due to product non-conformance
  • Interacts regularly with Mars Global Q&FS Associates to ensure consistency in auditing and standards
  • Supports troubleshooting Q&FS improvement initiatives
  • Owns PRIMP for MSS
  • Ensures compliance to 21CFR111 with release of raw materials supplied by MSS
  • Ensures compliance to 21CFR111 with release of MSS finished products
  • ISO 22000 food safety management
  • ISO 9001 and quality management systems
  • Regulatory and food laws (FDA 21 CFR parts 110, 111 & 11)
  • PRIMP
  • Quality systems standards, including GMPs, MQM, QMP, EMQM
  • Activity Management Process
  • Proficiency in statistical quality control systems
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a technical area, such as R&D product development, laboratory management, quality systems, or food process engineering
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience being involved in people management
  • Advanced understanding of quality systems and food safety programs
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Engineering, or related technical field required; advanced degree preferred
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Manager, Food Safety & Quality Assurance Resume Examples & Samples

  • Minimum 7 years’ experience in Food Safety and Quality Assurance
  • Multi-Plant experience preferred, to include fresh meal production and bakery
  • Ideal candidate should have overseen QA/QC within facilities with 50+ employees and robust QA/QC processes, supporting revenues greater than $75MM annually
  • Experience with SQF or equivalent GFSI (BRC) auditing and plant certification processes preferred. AIB audit and certification experience valued
  • Experienced in managing proper labeling and storage as relates to allergens
  • Experience with traceability, recall and food defense (food security) programs
  • Strong foundation in HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points), Preventive Controls for Human Food (FSMA) and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) certification is critical
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, organizational and multi-tasking skills
  • Ability to effectively communicate across all lines of business, and with all levels of management
  • Strong organizational, planning, delegation, mentoring and coaching skills
  • Ability to deal well with ambiguity and constant change
  • A strong passion for delivering the highest quality of guest service
  • Thorough knowledge of MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint
  • Experience with managing in a Union environment is preferred
  • Strong analytical and risk management skills
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Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • 1 or more years’ of supervisory experience, preferably in a manufacturing lab environment
  • 2 or more years of Safe Quality Food (SQF) process experience
  • 1 year Microsoft Office experience (for example, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) as well as SPC Programs and SAP
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Food Quality Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Food Science or a related field and a minimum of 4 years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation
  • Bachelors degree (is also acceptable) or foreign equivalent in Food Science or a related field and a minimum of 6 years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience in developing and executing food shelf-life testing, food product/supply chain testing, and/or food sensory panels and interpreting/reporting results is preferred
  • A minimum of 3 years in a manufacturing facility, foodservice, or retail QA or R&D role is preferred
  • Ability to work independently and autonomously
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Senior Food Safety & Quality Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Hires, trains, and manages the FSQ and sanitation functions
  • Directs activities necessary for the cleaning and sanitizing of production, packaging, dry storage areas, and production equipment in accordance with USDA (U.S. Dept of Ag), SSOP (Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures), HACCP (Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Points), FDA (Food & Drug Administration) and overall good manufacturing practices
  • Serves as Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) coordinator for the facility. On-site recall coordinator responsible for attending daily product cuttings, specification approval, and SPC program
  • Serves as key contact with regulatory agency personnel (FSIS, FDA, Military, and State)
  • Consults with plant and corporate management staff in resolution of regulatory issues and requests, as well as maintains a current knowledge and understanding of food regulations and requirements
  • Maintains strong working relationships with appropriate personnel in each Schwan business unit, provides support and maintains involvement with follow-up regarding quality and/or food safety issues noted by customers
  • Responsible for the food safety of all products and processes (i.e. hold management program, corrective action program, facility audits)
  • Maintains identity of preserved products
  • Responsible for specification compliance on ingredients, packaging, and finished goods
  • Responsible for maintenance of FSQ documentation, SharePoint site for facility coordinates, annual employee training programs for good manufacturing practices (GMP's), HACCP, and other food safety/quality issues as necessary
  • Coordinates preparation for and corrective follow-up actions for third party facility/program inspections
  • Knowledge and understanding of basic quality control and quality assurance programs and concepts
  • Working knowledge and basic understanding of food microbiology
  • Basic knowledge and understanding of food regulations (FDA, FSIS)
  • Ability to use common Microsoft software programs
  • Basic knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) applications
  • Strong technical and business writing skills
  • Ability to effectively present information to and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees, and customers
  • Solid analytical and interpersonal skills
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Food Safety & Quality Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Lead integration of the current quality assurance and food safety processes into one integrated process. This includes HACCP system, regulatory audits, SQF, standard operating procedures (SOP’s), incoming ingredient inspections, product scoring, food safety audits, field complaints, standardized work instructions
  • Responsible for the receiving function including incoming supplies and warehouse storage and cleanliness
  • Develop and execute SQF plans to achieve/maintain SQF Level 2 Certification at the facility(s) and to meet all BBU Corporation requirements related to quality and food safety programs
  • Oversee plant(s) compliance and interactions with SQF Certification Body
  • Assure facility(s) meets all requirements related to SQF Trademark use
  • Develop and maintain systems to assure compliance to all SQF 2000 System requirements including Commitment, Document Control and Records, Specifications, Attaining Food Safety, Verification, Product Identification Trace and Recall, Incident Management, Food Safety Fundamentals – Building and Equipment Design and Construction, and Food Safety Fundamentals – Pre-requisite Programs
  • Maintain all registries as required by SQF
  • Manage finished product evaluation system and provide leadership to drive improvements in key customer/consumer Quality attributes
  • Train and maintain all training records for critical food safety and quality requirements, and for meeting Federal, State, and Local regulations. Document and maintain training registry for all employees at the manufacturing site(s)
  • Oversee monitoring, verification, and validation activities to ensure that all products leaving the facility(s) meet BBU Food Safety and Quality standards
  • Provide guidance and leadership in situations where deviations have occurred or a potential risk has been identified related to food safety and/or quality attributes
  • Reassess SQF plan(s) when ever there is a change to program, process, procedure, ingredient, equipment, industry philosophy, technology, etc
  • Take appropriate action to ensure the integrity of the SQF system
  • Responsible for reporting and taking any necessary action to prevent food safety and food quality problems from occurring
  • Responsible for following and enforcing procedures outlined in the Food Safety Plan and the Food Quality Plan (level III) and any other programs that support the SQF system
  • Bachelor’s degree in Food Safety, Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science, or other science related field
  • 6+ years of progressive food processing experience, with at least 4 years in a management capacity within a manufacturing environment under HACCP, USDA and/or FDA
  • 3+ years facilitating food safety/quality related training events
  • Demonstrate leadership in the areas of food safety, plant regulatory and Quality Assurance
  • Previous experience with Safe Quality Foods or SQF Expert Practitioner is a plus
  • HACCP Certification from a nationally / internationally recognized and accredited HACCP training firm
  • Possess a thorough understanding of FDA and/or USDA inspected manufacturing facilities
  • Comprehensive experience with FDA and/or USDA Rules and Regulations
  • Must have strong organizational, leadership and communication skills
  • Ability to analyze processes for Biological, Chemical, and Physical hazards with a thorough understanding of the science and support behind each type of hazard and each step within a production process
  • Able to work with cross functional departments within the organization
  • Good problem solving and corrective action/resolution skills
  • Strong computer skills with experience using Word, Excel, Access, Power Point. SAP experience is a plus
  • A passionate, high energy leader who is able to motivate the team and influence others to achieve results
  • Excellent communication skills. Able to foster solid relationships, build trust and credibility quickly at all levels within the organization while achieving key operating objectives
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Quality Assurance / Food Safety Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Analytical Skills, Team Building
  • Prefer B.S. degree in technical disciplines
  • HACCP Certification
  • SQF Certification required
  • USDA Experience preferred
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Quality Assurance & Food Safety Unit Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Reducing variation and optimizing quality of all Meijer brand products and assisting product development team as necessary to support their efforts
  • Assisting with design and development of quality programs in order to achieve company goals regarding maintaining Safe Quality Foods (SQF) Level 3, PLEX and license compliance
  • Managing and overseeing maintenance of food quality and safety programs including: Good Manufacturing Processes (GMPs), Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs), Environmental Monitoring, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), Allergens
  • Serving as primary onsite liaison between Meijer and the various regulatory agencies that inspect operations at the facility including but not limited to: local, state and federal agencies
  • Staying current on local, state and federal regulations related to products produced at the facility
  • Serving as quality liaison with bulk product sales customers ensuring customer service
  • Reviewing customer/store complaints and implementing corrective activities to reduce occurrences
  • Overseeing training and management of plant sanitation and sampling programs
  • Overseeing the physical, microbial and chemical testing conducted by quality staff
  • Working and interacting on a daily basis with plant and corporate management on projects affecting quality, food safety and efficiencies
  • Creating, monitoring and working within QA department budgetary guidelines
  • Serving as Lead for regulatory inspections/training and instructing production management staff
  • Bachelor of Food Science, Microbiology or a related discipline preferred
  • Minimum of 3 years of quality assurance supervisory experience within a food manufacturing environment, preferably diary related
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel
  • Able to analyze data and information and make effective and timely decisions
  • Strong problem solving skills, time management and communication skills
  • Detail oriented and resourceful
  • Strong communication skills, including both verbal and written methods
  • Able to work efficiently and effectively in both an independent and team environment
  • Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Safe Quality Foods (SQF) certification recommended
  • Able to multitask and work well under pressure
  • Reliable and consistent attendance required
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Food Safety & Quality Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Bachelor’s Degree in food science, microbiology or related field
  • 5 years of experience in food manufacturing and/or auditing
  • Exceptional risk assessment skills (regulatory requirements, safety and quality risks)
  • Ability to travel 40% of the time
  • Experience as a food facility QA manager, auditor or similar position
  • Understanding of various food product categories and processing steps
  • In-depth knowledge of GFSI standards and how they relate to each other
  • Experience working with international suppliers
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Senior Food Safety & Quality Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Master’s Degree in food science or a related field
  • 7+ years of experience managing Food Safety and Quality in a large scale retail or manufacturing environment
  • Program Management experience
  • Knowledge of food and ingredient regulations (local, state, FDA, USDA)
  • Experience with US and International food regulatory labeling requirements
  • Experience leveraging technology to drive process improvements
  • Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team, including adherence to core values and dynamic corporate culture
  • Demonstrated experience creating sustainable processes
  • 10+ years of experience in developing ground up Private Label food safety and quality programs
  • Experience in establishing a risk based supplier approval program
  • Experience as a food manufacturing QA manager, auditor or similar position
  • Experience working with both small and large suppliers
  • Understanding of various food product categories and processing steps (shelf stable/perishable)
  • Knowledge of international regulations pertaining to food and ingredients
  • In-depth knowledge of GFSI standards
  • HACCP certification (Advanced HAPPC Administrator or similar)
  • Laboratory testing experience
  • Six Sigma/FMEA experience
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Plant Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Undergraduate degree in Food Science, Biological Sciences or similar with combined industry experience
  • Operational or direct FSQA management and Quality Systems experience
  • Direct Regulatory and GFSI QMS Systems experience with direct responsibility for compliance and certification
  • 5Yrs Quality Management and/or Supervisory experience
  • Understanding of the fundamentals of quality management systems
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to review/update processes/procedures
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel and Word
  • Knowledge of electronic record and electronic signature requirements
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Manager, Quality Assurance & Food Safety Resume Examples & Samples

  • Supports General Plant Safety, Food Safety, Food Defense initiatives and Good Manufacturing Practices to ensure compliance to Federal, State, and Company policies to include personnel and labor relations. Provide GMP, HACCP and Food Safety training for Plant personnel. Ensure that all employees follow good manufacturing practices. Implements and maintains the HACCP program in role as HACCP team facilitator
  • Responsible for raw material, in process or finished goods inspection and quality control. Assists in receiving raw materials upon arrival to ensure compliance with quality standards. Conducts food safety inspections as appropriate and as part of Food Safety Team
  • Interprets quality control requirements and develops or recommends quality control standards and procedures. Verifies that packaging, labels, ingredients, and finished products meet standards
  • Develops and continually reviews sanitation procedures, standards and policies to ensure adherence to local, state and federal laws and codes governing safety, sanitation, pest control and labor relations
  • Assists in the implementation of employee training in sanitation procedures and safety matters as required by OSHA, SB 198 e.g. Hazardous Communication, Confined Space and Lock-Out/Tag-Out training
  • Works as team member with Department Heads in improving plant key indicators. Actively participates in plant Safety initiatives and Safety Committee. Implements and maintains the HACCP program in role as HACCP team facilitator