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Quality & Food Safety Technologist
Houston, TX
Ziemann and Sons
Houston, TX
Quality & Food Safety Technologist
  • Their main interfaces outside Q&FS are with R&D Product Development, Process Development and Facilities teams
  • Direct and manage suppliers’ food safety and quality practices (facilitate site of co-manufacturers and vendors for compliance). Ensure that all processes related documentation and programs are managed and maintained
  • Analyze food safety and quality data and prepare reports (incl. consumer feedback and complaints, ingredients, finished products, products & processes specifications)
  • Develop a strategic plan for food safety and product quality (from raw materials to finished food products, including in-store handling and disposition of finished products)
  • Functional Competencies: Passion for Q&FS, risk and opportunity identification and management, product quality custodian and excellent technical depth in food products and processes
  • This role is a member of the site Q&FS team and will drive continuous improvement in the pilot plant through the development and implementation of Q&FS standards
  • Maintain site Statistical Process Control systems including deviation reporting and recommendations. Design, develop and implement site based programs to trend, report and address consumer feedback information
Detroit, MI
Senior Quality & Food Safety Regional Manager
Detroit, MI
Cronin-Wolff
Detroit, MI
Senior Quality & Food Safety Regional Manager
  • Deploys strategy, ensures best practice sharing and guarantee knowledge transfer within sites through effective leadership of communities of practice
  • Provides direction and influences the development, implementation and continuous improvement of site quality systems
  • Directs the quality and product safety components of R&D driven projects at the sites of responsibility through the product life cycle
  • Assures the effectiveness of the corrective and preventative action process across the sites
  • Manages escalations and PRIMP incidents for the sites of responsibility
  • Develops food safety policies and programs like HACCP, GMP’s, sanitation, food defense, pest control, quality and continuous improvement of the Quality Management Program for implementation at Mars sites
  • Leads the implementation of Asset Health check and Q&FS engineering related projects across Mars Chocolate North America
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Boston, MA
Director, Quality & Food Safety
Boston, MA
Labadie-Murphy
present
Boston, MA
Director, Quality & Food Safety
present
  • Continuously identifies food safety risks and leads the implementation of risk mitigation strategies
  • Develops professional relationships with plant leadership teams, quality leaders, R&D leaders, suppliers, regulators and auditors to ensure division product safety strategies are implemented
  • Establishes clear goals/objectives to enhance food safety and quality
  • Is responsible for staying abreast of new food laws and regulations and assuring the business unit is in compliance to all local, state, and federal food laws
  • Supports the manufacturing facilities during Regulatory, Customer and 3rd Party audits and assist in corrective actions as necessary
  • Develops Quality & Food Safety metrics that align with the overall business objectives
  • Assures the Food Safety Plans are developed and updated
Education Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Initiative
Bachelor’s Degree in Initiative
University of San Francisco
Bachelor’s Degree in Initiative
Skills Skills
  • Knowledge of the Windows working environment including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Strong background in math and computers; working knowledge of descriptive statistics
  • Basic understanding of site accounting and financial systems
  • Proven application of engineering principles, laboratory methodologies, food science, statistics, and quality tools
  • Strong oral, listening, and written communication skills in order to communicate with all levels of the organization
  • Strong project management and planning skills with proven ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously
  • Strong interpersonal communication and leadership skills, and the ability to effectively negotiate, influence, and persuade
  • Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, motivate, and lead a team
  • Building and sustaining relationships to ensure a strong team environment
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Global Quality & Food Safety Auditor Resume Examples & Samples

  • Prepare and conduct independent, risk focused, compliance and systems based audits of TCCC’s worldwide bottling operations (both internal and external) for the purposes of verifying conformance to TCCC’s quality & food safety requirements
  • Leverage investigative skills and techniques to quickly identify risk situations and areas of non-conformance
  • Ensure all relevant information is captured accurately, and entered in a timely manner into the Company’s on-line reporting and data warehouse system
  • Interact and communicate regularly with bottler and Company senior management in the reporting of business risks
  • Utilize subject matter expertise to participate in the review, development and enhancement of Company standards, policies and procedures
  • Six / Lean sigma: Foundational knowledge of operational effectiveness / excellence principles that drive efficiency and improved business performance
  • Project Management: Knowledge of project management principles and the ability to apply these principles, tools and techniques to develop/plan, manage or execute projects or work plans to ensure successful completion (e.g. on time, within budget)
  • Microbiology: Practical knowledge of food and water microbiology used to make judgments about the safety of ingredients, beverages, manufacturing techniques, packaging and storage conditions
  • Communication: Effective, oral, written and presentation based skills that lead to understanding, and buy-in
  • Logic and Reasoning: think clearly and sensibly with both structure and purpose
  • Decision making: use facts and information to establish motive. Be aware of the impact of decisions on both short and long term needs of the business
  • Risk / change management : understand the impact of change and the need to be purposeful in both communication and actions
  • Cultural awareness and sensitivity: recognizing the global nature of our business and the need to be sensitive to various cultural norms and practices
  • Objectivity: Ability to remain independent and objective. This includes adhering to the facts and standards and not being unduly influenced by operating management
  • 5-15 years in an operational quality or food safety role within a leading food or pharmaceutical manufacturing organization
  • Exposure to recognized quality or food safety legislation such as cGMP, Codex, JECFA FSMA etc
  • Experience with comprehensive root cause analysis and problem solving methodologies. Demonstrated examples of use of these tools in the solving of quality problems/risk
  • Familiarity with and exposure to lean 6 sigma tools and methodologies
  • Demonstrated evidence of critical thinking, logic, patience, reasoning, empathy, continuous learning and development
  • Proficient in local language where audits will be conducted. Major languages include Spanish, Portuguese, French, Chinese, Japanese and Arabic
  • Ideal candidates have additional language skills beyond local language
  • Minimum Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering or related technical field
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Quality & Food Safety Lead Resume Examples & Samples

  • The role promotes QMP compliance through input of quality metrics and reporting for the function and unit Quality Management Reviews. In addition, QMP compliance is also achieved through implementation of applicable MARS Global Standards
  • Lead implementation of MCNA requirements at assigned third party sites and continuous improvement on quality and food safety through ongoing change and risk management, audit, data analysis and review of information and measurement data, especially input from customers and consumers. The role involves training, auditing, problem-solving, providing disposition, and assuring corrective actions are properly implemented
  • Validate new lines and/or capabilities at the assigned sites. Complete risk assessments and specifications to define expectations per lines, capabilities, and products. Ensure robust change management processes are followed
  • Lead the incident management process for the assigned sites using MARS’ systems to drive documentation and reporting of the incidents. Provide disposition and follow through of non-conforming product with effective corrective action plans
  • Manage the site’s product verification program that will audit the quality and food safety of each shift’s product
  • Drive continuous improvement through the standardization of verification and communication activities at the regional distribution and co-packing center using morning meetings, FMOS, product review programs, etc
  • The associate will provide immediate disposition on product; answer questions regarding packaging, donor, finished product, and distribution incidents; and lead continuous improvement efforts of the processes within the external manufacturing and distribution networks
  • Similar to MCNA factory “Morning Meetings”, the regionally dedicated associate will be performing product verification on the product produced at the regional distribution center. Immediate feedback and/or actions will be assigned to the external manufacturing site’s leadership team
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Food Safety, Engineering or related technical field
  • 4 years of food plant experience in a responsible position related to food safety
  • In lieu of a degree a combination of education + 4 years demonstrated success in relevant manufacturing/quality experience working with a quality and food safety management system
  • Experienced auditor and/or accreditation in GFSI Quality Systems such as SQF, BRC, FSSC 22000 or ISO 9000 preferable
  • Successful Completion of a drug and background screen
  • Advanced Degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Food Safety, Engineering or related technical field
  • 5+ years of food plant experience in a responsible position related to food safety
  • ASQ certification
  • Advanced understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP's), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Systems (HACCP), FSSC 22000 or ISO 9000, Regulatory and Food Law Guidelines, Sensory, and Microbiology
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Quality & Food Safety Lead Resume Examples & Samples

  • The role promotes Quality Management Process (QMP) compliance through input of quality metrics and reporting for the function and unit Quality Management Reviews. In addition, QMP compliance is also achieved through implementation of applicable MARS Global Standards
  • 2 years of food plant experience in a responsible position related to food safety
  • 3+ years of food plant experience in a responsible position related to food safety
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Quality & Food Safety Technologist Resume Examples & Samples

  • Facilitate and document site based hold management systems (SPEDE/PRMS and Nexus NC), requirements and procedures including product disposition and destruction in accordance with Mars Quality and Food Safety Standards
  • Facilitate/lead plant microbiology testing program including data analysis, trending, reporting and recommendations
  • Facilitate and document Risk Assessment process for all new commodities, equipment, processes, etc. in accordance with Mars regulatory requirements
  • Food Safety Representative for site HACCP Team
  • Facilitate site based audit program for quality systems compliance, pest control, product traceability and food safety in accordance with Mars Inc. Quality and Foods Safety Standards and FDA regulations
  • Facilitate site based quality systems to assess compliance to published product and process specifications
  • Maintain site Statistical Process Control systems including deviation reporting and recommendations.Design, develop and implement site based programs to trend, report and address consumer feedback information
  • Maintain current formula/recipe database system and verify new recipe accuracy prior to implementation. Approves and communicates appropriate CRC's (controlled recipe Changes)
  • Design, develop and provide quality systems training and education programs for site based associates
  • Assist in facilitating site document and record control, and corrective & preventative action programs
  • Knowledge of the Windows working environment including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Strong background in math and computers; working knowledge of descriptive statistics
  • Basic understanding of site accounting and financial systems
  • Proven application of engineering principles, laboratory methodologies, food science, statistics, and quality tools
  • Strong oral, listening, and written communication skills in order to communicate with all levels of the organization
  • Strong project management and planning skills with proven ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously
  • Strong interpersonal communication and leadership skills, and the ability to effectively negotiate, influence, and persuade
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, motivate, and lead a team
  • Building and sustaining relationships to ensure a strong team environment
  • Strong decision making skills and prioritization skills
  • Ability to work independently without supervision as well as within a team setting
  • Attention to detail required when working with scientific data and analysis
  • Able to travel up to 10%
  • Ability to work different schedules as needed for testing and projects
  • Ability to work in a pet food factory environment with noise, raw meats, automated machinery etc
  • Physical requirements: Sufficient mobility, strength, flexibility, hearing, and sight to access all job relevant areas of warehouse in a high forklift traffic environment and perform routine activities as necessary to deliver required results. Some pushing/pulling, bending/stooping, and lifting (up to 50 lbs.) necessary
  • Food Science, engineering, biological sciences, chemistry, or equivalent Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Working knowledge of petfood processing and packaging
  • Ability and aptitude to work in an R&D, Manufacturing, and/or Distribution environment
  • Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP's), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Systems (HACCP), ISO, Regulatory Guidelines, Sensory, and/or Microbiology
  • 1 year experience in a Quality, Food Safety, Regulatory Services, or Engineering area preferred
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Senior Quality & Food Safety Regional Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Manages Q&FS Managers and teams within the sites of responsibility to assure skills development, certification and resource planning and to support the development of a talent pipeline for Q&FS
  • Deploys strategy, ensures best practice sharing and guarantee knowledge transfer within sites through effective leadership of communities of practice
  • Provides direction and influences the development, implementation and continuous improvement of site quality systems
  • Directs the quality and product safety components of R&D driven projects at the sites of responsibility through the product life cycle
  • Assures the effectiveness of the corrective and preventative action process across the sites
  • Manages escalations and PRIMP incidents for the sites of responsibility
  • Develops food safety policies and programs like HACCP, GMP’s, sanitation, food defense, pest control, quality and continuous improvement of the Quality Management Program for implementation at Mars sites
  • Leads implementation of regulatory requirements such as FSMA across Mars Chocolate North America
  • Leads the implementation of Asset Health check and Q&FS engineering related projects across Mars Chocolate North America
  • Manage budget allocation for the sites of responsibility
  • Lead Mars Chocolate North America QFS Site Metrics review with Make Leadership team and co-creation with the Make Leadership team and regional QFS Managers of QFS continuous improvement strategies for Mars Chocolate North America factories
  • The Regional Manager coordinates the deployment of Q&FS standards, activity programs, and ways of working and best practices within the MCNA supply network through effective leadership of MCNA Community of Practices
  • The Regional Manager leads or champions selected key continuous improvement projects/strategies that enable the delivery of Q&FS objectives and performance. They work in close collaboration with the MCNA Director of Quality, R&D, Supply and Engineering
  • The Regional Manager coaches, develops and manages Site R&D heads to ensure the appropriate level of resources and support is available at the site level. Supports the development of a healthy talent pipeline at the site level
  • Ensures an appropriate governance of Q&FS performance within the Supply Network and participates in Site MOS meeting
  • Assess food safety programs like HACCP, GMP’s, sanitation, food defense, pest control, quality and continuous improvement of the Quality Management Program through internal audits of Mars sites
  • Lead standardization of policies and procedures for Mars Chocolate North America factories
  • Create corrective / preventive actions for the sites based on incidents or trend analysis to drive continuous improvement within Mars Chocolate North America
  • Conduct product reviews at Business Unit level to assess overall conformance to product design and quality requirements
  • Lead gap assess and development of implementation plans for new standards within the MCNA sites
  • Lead PRIMP escalations for the sites of responsibility to ensure root cause investigation and effective corrective action within Mars Chocolate North America
  • Define budget and manage resources accordingly to deliver business financial commitment
  • 5 years’ experience in different quality related areas such as raw materials, distribution, and manufacturing
  • 5 years of experience in line management with a proven track record in coaching, and developing teams and individuals
  • 3 years of experience in a manufacturing site managing quality and food safety management systems responsible position related to food safety or Quality and food safety management system
  • 6+ years’ experience in different quality related areas such as raw materials, distribution, and manufacturing
  • 6+ years of experience in line management with a proven track record in coaching, and developing teams and individuals
  • 5 years of experience managing managers as direct reports with a proven track record in coaching and developing teams and individuals
  • 4+ years of experience in a manufacturing site managing quality and food safety management systems responsible position related to food safety or Quality and food safety management system
  • Experienced in implementation of Management of GFSI Quality Systems such as SQF, BRC, FSSC22000 or ISO9000 preferable
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Quality & Food Safety Technologist Resume Examples & Samples

  • Manage the food safety program within the pilot plant including achieving compliance with any required external standards (e.g. FSC 22000, GFSI)
  • Coordinate QMP in the pilot plant (CAPAs, internal audits, continuous improvement, document creation & control)
  • Provide governance to the microbiological verification, environmental program, Mycotoxin, Cleaning and Sanitation programs
  • Govern the GMP/GHP and CCP/OPRP programs within the pilot plant
  • Drive incident management and risk analysis within pilot plant
  • Responsible for change management within the pilot plant including line trials and new equipment installation
  • This role is a member of the site Q&FS team and will drive continuous improvement in the pilot plant through the development and implementation of Q&FS standards
  • The job holder partners with the pilot plant team and also holds them accountable on Q&FS matters, challenging the status quo to drive quality improvement
  • Their main interfaces outside Q&FS are with R&D Product Development, Process Development and Facilities teams
  • This resource collaborates with the operators in the pilot plant on root cause analysis and escalates Product and Process Development or Facilities as required
  • Uses existing procedures to solve standard problems, analyzes information and standard practices to make judgements and recommendations
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Food Safety, Engineering, Chemistry or related technical field
  • Internship experience in quality and food safety in a manufacturing environment
  • In lieu of a degree a combination of education and 5+ years of demonstrated success in manufacturing/ quality experience is required
  • Problem solving ability
  • Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
  • Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Safety, Engineering, Chemistry or related technical field
  • 2+ years of experience in different quality related areas such as raw materials, distribution & manufacturing
  • 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing site managing quality and food safety management systems
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Executive Process Quality & Food Safety Resume Examples & Samples

  • Qualification: B.Tech Food/PG in Food Microbiology, MSc-Food/Chemistry/Bio
  • Experience: 3 to 4 years
  • Industry: FMCG/Food Industry
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Central Quality & Food Safety Technologist Resume Examples & Samples

  • Manages the business unit internal quality audit function and assures the effectiveness of the corrective and preventative action process within the framework of the business units Quality Management System
  • Manages the Quality Systems programs for the Business Unit including Coordinate of the annual Mars QMP audit, the Internal Auditing program, Q&FS
  • Develops internal audit schedule for business unit and delivers to agreed timelines
  • Delivers technical training programs for quality programs, and participates in the development of competency training packages for other departments. (CAPA/RCA/QMP)
  • Administrator for Business Unit CAPA program, Document Control Program as well as Serious Incident Review Board CAPA program for sites and BU
  • Provides governance for site metric and conformance programs. Provides or assembles data for Management Reviews and Global Quality Metrics and drives continuous improvement of quality systems, standards and procedures
  • Represents the North American Region on Global HACCP team
  • Facilitator for Q&FS School/College
  • Creates Collaborative Relationships
  • Navigating Complex Challenges
  • Delivers Consistent Results
  • Knowledge in Food Safety Standards and management systems such as: SQF, ISO, HACCP, FSSC scheme
  • Working knowledge of food science, health and nutrition, food manufacturing processes, and quality assurance principles
  • Working knowledge of regulatory requirements for pet food in the United States & Canada as well as other countries that distribute Nutro products
  • Knowledge about ingredient and risks associated with them in regards to quality and food safety
  • Auditing: Ability to analyze and troubleshoot quality systems and their impact on end users; the expertise of the position will be regularly sought for their contributions and must understand the quality processes
  • Project & Change Management Processes
  • Working knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills and team working behavior
  • B.S. in Chemistry, Food Science, Engineering or related technical field required
  • 3-5 years of experience in a technical area such as R&D, product development, laboratory management, quality management systems, or food process engineering
  • Experience accomplishing goals through others
  • Basic understanding of regulatory and food law, including AAFCO Guidelines
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Senior Quality & Food Safety Auditor Resume Examples & Samples

  • Ensuring consistent application of Kellogg approved audit standards and processes across business units, manufacturing facilities and ingredient categories while leading or providing food safety support for the audit team
  • Reviewing and providing assessment of 3rd party audits and government audits of suppliers
  • Scheduling and conducting audits, coordinating findings of audit team, writing final audit reports and leading discussion with plant / supplier to develop acceptable corrective actions; collaborating with the plants / supplier and providing coaching and teaching to help them understand what is an issue and why it is an issue
  • Ensuring effective follow-up to audit issues by thoroughly transitioning findings from the audit to a Quality Program or Ingredient Manager to work with the facilities or supplier to successfully complete action register; making final recommendations to Kellogg Quality Management for acceptance or refusal of all assigned suppliers
  • Reviewing and recommending revisions to Quality Manual to ensure consistency between Quality Policies and the audit process
  • Evaluating new facility and equipment design, plans and installations to assess risk and recommend improvements from an auditor perspective
  • Keeping abreast of new findings and practices related to food safety and regulatory compliance of ingredients, finished foods and potential contaminants; assessing risks and, using technical expertise and knowledge of Kellogg business, notifying appropriate senior management and technical personnel of potential issues and recommending adjustments to audit programs as needed
  • Assessing and recommending best practices as observed during audits
  • B.S. in a technical discipline with substantial experience in Quality Assurance including experience in food industry auditing techniques, or
  • High School Diploma with extensive experience in Quality Assurance including experience in Ingredient or Supplier Management and substantial experience in food industry auditing techniques
  • Must have practical auditing experience as a Lead Auditor
  • The ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time
  • Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of plant operations from production floor to plant manager
  • Ability to collaborate with the plants, be open to feedback, provide real-time feedback, coach and teach others as they are auditing a facility
  • Thorough knowledge of food safety and quality management systems and understanding of food ingredient law, food processing and controls, Good Manufacturing Practices, and Good Agricultural Practices
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to promote good relations with suppliers, procurement & management
  • Ability to be effective as an Audit group leader, project manager, planner, coordinator, and communicator in high risk situations
  • Ability to demonstrate objectivity and authority in all recommendations
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Quality & Food Safety Technologist Resume Examples & Samples

  • Deploy the regionally designed auditing framework, identifying and training local associates for auditing as required
  • Manage product non-conformance using the PRIMP framework and the application of a corrective and/or preventative action
  • Ensure standards compliance through a robust internal auditing program and corrective/preventative action process
  • Specify the site verification and testing plan for raw materials and finished goods, management of non-conformances
  • Approve the site related material risk assessments and incorporation into the site food safety management plans
  • Continue to develop and deploy the Mater Sanitation Schedule for the site
  • Experience or exposure to HACCP and Lean Six Sigma preferred but not essential
  • Mars Competencies: Customer Focus, Functional/Technical Expertise, Peer Relationships, Planning, Priority Setting, Managing and Measuring Work
  • Functional Competencies: Passion for Q&FS, risk and opportunity identification and management, product quality custodian and excellent technical depth in food products and processes
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Global Quality Food Safety Auditor Resume Examples & Samples

  • Develop future Technical leaders through challenging audit assignments
  • Provide broad national and international exposure with hands on experience to various Company operations and processes
  • Create opportunities to quickly gain the most depth and breadth of experiences and knowledge of the business
  • Drive focused capability building and development of business acumen in a supportive team-oriented environment
  • Enable the most exciting career journey you will ever take
  • Rigorously review TCCC’s key food safety & quality performance indicators for information that facilitates and enhances the assessment of business risk, leading to a more effective audit process
  • Prepare comprehensive, fact based, audit reports that are clear and concise, allowing operations to accurately address the root causes of non-conformances and the subsequent development of effective corrective actions plans
  • Assess and provide feedback on the quality of corrective action plans to ensure the effective completion and mitigation of all risks
  • Continuously seek insights and knowledge on industry trends and technology that will further improve the organizations value proposition and performance (for both food safety/quality, as well as from an audit perspective)
  • Facilitate the development and reporting of organizational metrics that lead to enhanced audit organization / system performance
  • Manufacturing: Knowledge of process operating conditions and requirements leading to the successful manufacture of quality products e.g. GMP, GxP, HACCP, SSAFE, GFSI, FSMA
  • Problem solving and continuous improvement: Demonstrated knowledge of key tools and techniques used to determine root cause of non-compliance and the subsequent mitigation of risk
  • Chemistry: Practical knowledge of food chemistry used in determining the performance of quality control programs in place in manufacturing operations
  • Investigative Analysis / Attention to Detail: conduct in-depth assessments of a process, program or activity using various tools and techniques of data collection that leads to a conclusion on performance/risk
  • Critical / System Thinking: the ability to think systemically and holistically in establishing connections and conclusions
  • Franchise leadership : understanding the business and the role each position plays in driving overall system performance
  • Working independently / self-starter: entrepreneurial by nature, understanding the size of the opportunity and the ability to influence and shape ones future through proactive engagement and participation
  • Continuous learning: constantly seeking information and understanding, with the goal of establishing broader knowledge, insight and wisdom. Transitioning from the “what”, to the “why” and “how”
  • 3-5years in an operational quality or food safety role within a leading food or pharmaceutical manufacturing organization
  • Experience with implementation of quality assurance, quality control and management system programs and activities (e.g. HACCP, GFSI, ISO9000 / 22000, SPC, continuous improvement methodologies etc.)
  • Proven track record of driving quality performance as shown by key quality indicators such as defect rates, customer complaints etc
  • Demonstrated effective communication skills (written, oral and presentation)
  • Proven Project Management experience, with examples demonstrating budget, time and resource management performance
  • Understanding of importance of technical governance in delivering a quality product
  • Must be fluent in English (written and verbal)
  • ISO 9000 Management system auditor certification
  • Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) / Certified Quality Manager (CMQ/OE) or equivalent
  • Green Belt Six Sigma certification
  • Project Management certification (e.g. Kepner tregoe)
  • Root cause analysis / troubleshooting methodologies and tools
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VP of Quality & Food Safety Resume Examples & Samples

  • Create the vision for quality and food safety within the organization that supports BLUE Total Quality & Food Safety mission and goals. Executes strategic and tactical quality plans to ensure the company’s growth plans are achieved in a compliant manner
  • Provide internal consultation for all quality and food safety related matters within the organization
  • Provide quality and food safety leadership to BLUEpersonnel via programs such as internal / external auditing, statistical process control, regulatory compliance, process development, validation and testing
  • Develops and reports appropriate metrics that monitor the health and cost of quality. Ensures metrics are visible at all levels within the organization and that suitable corrective and preventative actions are implemented to address shortfalls. Implements a Quality Management review process to ensure senior management is actively involved in managing quality within the company
  • Develop and implement thorough supplier quality management programs including processes for evaluating and qualifying new suppliers, as well as auditing and maintaining existing suppliers
  • Effectively builds organizational capacity necessary to achieve organizational goals and functional objectives, including recruiting and developing talent of high technical and leadership caliber. Coaches team members on specific performance and profession development issues
  • Provide guidance and assistance to internal and external manufacturing partners to establish all quality programs, checks and analytical
  • Lead the food recall and crisis management processes
  • Expert understanding of plant production processes/systems, FSMA, SQF, GMP, HACCP, plant sanitation, plant personnel safety systems and regulations
  • Maintains and strengthens BLUE’s relationships with pet parents via consumer complaint monitoring, investigation, responses and improvement programs
  • 10 – 15 years of quality and food safety management with increasing responsibilities
  • 3-5 plus years in a corporate management position holding responsibility for total company quality management and initiatives
  • Experience in implementing and building strong Quality Management Teams and Systems
  • Excellent analytical skills, strong attention to detail, good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage a multi-disciplinary team, including food quality assurance/control, food safety and compliance in a growing corporate and manufacturing environment with focus on continuous improvement
  • Experience in expanding quality operations from start-up to significant scale both domestically and internationally
  • Demonstrated ability to build and lead a corporate quality and food safety teams
  • Working experience of relevant laboratory practices
  • In depth knowledge of GMP’s in protein focused packaged goods industries
  • Ability to handle and lead multiple projects at any given time in a team environment
  • Experience in working with and providing quality oversight to suppliers, third party manufacturing suppliers and service providers
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Quality & Food Safety Resume Examples & Samples

  • Have a critical thinking mindset
  • Build solid relationships
  • Have a can-do, problem solving attitude, based on a solid problem definition
  • Oversee the end-to-end production chain and understand cause-effect relationships
  • Initiate action & work thoroughly
  • Have a passion for Quality and Food Safety
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Manager, Quality & Food Safety Resume Examples & Samples

  • Bachelors Degree in Food Science or related area
  • 4-6 years of experience in food safety activities and programs, including at least 3 years in the warehousing industry
  • Certification Required: Certified Professional Food Safety (CPFS), ServSafe Food Protection, HACCP or Certified
  • Self-starter that can transform minimal guidance into effective results
  • Able to work independently and confident in making independent decisions
  • Able to interpret and analyze statistical process information
  • Computer literate with current software programs and applications
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Director, Quality & Food Safety Resume Examples & Samples

  • Continuously identifies food safety risks and leads the implementation of risk mitigation strategies
  • Develops professional relationships with plant leadership teams, quality leaders, R&D leaders, suppliers, regulators and auditors to ensure division product safety strategies are implemented
  • Establishes clear goals/objectives to enhance food safety and quality
  • Is responsible for staying abreast of new food laws and regulations and assuring the business unit is in compliance to all local, state, and federal food laws
  • Supports the manufacturing facilities during Regulatory, Customer and 3rd Party audits and assist in corrective actions as necessary
  • Develops Quality & Food Safety metrics that align with the overall business objectives
  • Assures the Food Safety Plans are developed and updated
  • Development of a robust microbiological testing program for all locations that ensures food safety for our consumers, complies fully with all regulatory expectations, and positions the company positively within the industry
  • Analyzes food safety and food quality data including consumer complaints, customer feedback, finished product results, ingredient issues, and product and processing specifications while developing corrective actions that enhance our processes
  • Provides technical support for quality training in manufacturing facilities as well as the development of technical training in the area of HACCP, Microbiological, Allergen Control, Sanitation, Pest Control, etc. as required
  • Develops a continuous 3-year food safety capital plan
  • Lead all food safety non-compliance crisis situations and assure the organization has a well thought out plan of action
  • Assure traceability systems are implemented and coordinates mock recalls throughout the entire supply chain
  • Assure training programs are established and conducted in all areas of Quality and Food Safety
  • Has a dotted line responsibility to the SVP of Quality & Food Safety of Post Holdings and will be a member of the PHI Quality Counsel
  • Corresponds with plant personnel to investigate customer and consumer issues including root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventative actions
  • Provides professionally acceptable written resolution to satisfy customer expectations regarding customer and consumer concerns
  • Develops a professional relationship with the Quality & Food Safety representatives of key customer accounts and supports visits as requested by Sales
  • Other duties/assignments as requested by the Senior Leadership team
  • 20 - 40% Travel Required
  • Possess strong interpersonal skills, along with supporting verbal and written communication skills
  • Efficient computer skills; advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and SharePoint preferred
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Quality & Food Safety Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Master in Applied Food Sciences / Engineering - Degree in Bio engineer
  • Min. 10- 15Y of experience in the food industry in quality management, preferably in a manufacturing environment
  • Solid understanding of food safety standards (FSSC 22000) and related regulation
  • Experienced with problem solving and other continuous improvement techniques
  • Leadership skills, good communicator and organizer
  • Quality and customer minded, you have the correct mindset to realize continuous improvement
  • Pro-active and result-oriented
  • You speak fluent Dutch and English - reporting in Dutch and English is a must
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Director, Quality & Food Safety Resume Examples & Samples

  • This position will be responsible for overseeing both dietary supplements and food regulated products
  • Manages the Quality Assurance, Food Safety, Customer Service, and Sanitation functions as they relate to
  • B.S. degree is required preferably in one of the Life Science disciplines (Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Food
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Quality & Food Safety Technologist Resume Examples & Samples

  • Food Safety Representative for site HACCP team
  • Facilitate site based audit program for quality systems compliance, pest control, product traceability and food safety in accordance with company Quality and Foods Safety Standards and FDA regulations
  • Maintain site Statistical Process Control systems including deviation reporting and recommendations
  • Design, develop and implement site based programs to trend, report and address consumer feedback information
  • Maintain current formula/recipe database system and verify new recipe accuracy prior to implementation. Approves and communicates appropriate controlled recipe changes (CRC)
  • Assist in facilitating site document and record control, and corrective/preventative action programs
  • Able and willing to travel up to 10%
  • Ability to work in a pet food factory environment with noise, raw meats, automated machinery, etc
  • Physical requirements: Sufficient mobility, strength, flexibility, hearing, and sight to access all job relevant areas of warehouse in a high forklift traffic environment and perform routine activities as necessary to deliver required results; some pushing/pulling, bending/stooping, and lifting (up to 50 lbs.) as necessary
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Value Stream Quality & Food Safety Technologist Resume Examples & Samples

  • Lead and manage the Value Stream Food Safety Management Program; governance to ensure compliance to global and local standard; internal and external audits This includes but is not limited to HACCP, GMP, ISO 9001, FSSC 22000
  • Govern the HACCP, GMP & Pre-requisite program Compliance within the value stream and ensuring adequacy of the programs to support the quality and food safety management program
  • Lead Q&FS incidents and own the Product Related Issues Management Process including Accountability for managing an effective corrective & preventative action (CAPA) plan including verification of effective implementation
  • Challenge the status quo and facilitating proactive gap assessment against existing quality standards, to define CI opportunities in existing standards or gaps where new standard implementation should be prioritized
  • Ensure key initiatives of Q&FS agenda including Compliance to standards including Allergen Management; Traceability; Incident management are embedded to the value stream
  • Manage inputs to key performance reviews for value streams into management review
  • Degree qualified in Food Science/Technology or related science/technical discipline is essential as
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an FMCG environment auditing Quality Management Systems
  • Strong understanding of Food Safety, HACCP and Hygiene principles
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Quality & Food Safety Resume Examples & Samples

  • Assist in the development and enhancement of Standard Operation Procedures
  • Participate and lead QFS activities
  • Updating training materials, logging issues and other organizational tasks
  • Coordinating and planning small training projects
  • Inputting data and creating Key Performance Indicators
  • Available to work for a minimum 12-14 week assignment, upwards of 30+ hours per week and have a schedule flexible enough to accommodate 1st, 2nd or 3rd shift, if necessary
  • Ability to be flexible, multi-task and work independently
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both written and verbal
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn new software quickly
  • Ability to work within timelines and in pressure situations
  • Strong problem solving, persistency and decision making skills
  • Must live within a commutable distance to the work location
  • Minimum of 2.7 GPA (Cumulative)
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Quality Food Safety Team Leader Resume Examples & Samples

  • Responsible for execution and documentation of the Plant Food Safety Program. Includes documentation of all CCP, HACCP, FDA and Product Release requirements and leading and coordinating Pest Control program
  • Responsible for conducting investigations of all Food Safety / Environmental / Micro non-conformance issues through utilization of CAPA process
  • Manages microbial sampling plan. Ensures environmental swabbing and testing program is adhered to and in compliance of Corporate Quality SOP’s
  • Leads internal GMP, quality standards and system audits for the facility
  • Identifies and initiates quality improvements. Advises improvements to process, product, quality systems and working instructions. Measures and report plant Quality KPI’s
  • Supervises compliance of Corporate & Plant quality SOPs and conducts internal auditing program to ensure adherence
  • Assist with execution and follow up of regulatory, internal and external audits (i.e. FDA, USDA, AIB, State, etc.)
  • Provides Food Safety Training to the Plant Operations team based on compliance needs
  • Works with Plant Engineers to ensure proper Sanitary Equipment Food Design of new capital projects
  • BS degree in Engineering, Biology, Food Science or other related field
  • 3+ years food manufacturing experience
  • Minimum 3 years food safety experience
  • Experience in Cleaning and Sanitation programs
  • Microbiologist
  • 3+ years supervisory experience
  • Intermediate application of SAP experience
  • Certification in HACCP or GMP
  • Auditing and compliance experience
  • Ability to quickly learn and utilize computer applications, i.e. spreadsheets, databases and SAP
  • Clear and effective communication
  • Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma
  • Knowledge of Statistical Process Control
  • Knowledge of Food Auditing Schemes
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Quality & Food Safety Technologist Resume Examples & Samples

  • Develop a strategic plan for food safety and product quality (from raw materials to finished food products, including in-store handling and disposition of finished products)
  • Lead & direct all regulatory activities related to food safety and quality (HACCP, USDA, GMP, SQF, Animal Well fare…). Responsible for HACCP
  • Lead plant microbiology testing program and reporting
  • Provide technical expertise for internal standards regarding microbiological, physical, nutritional, and sensorial attributes of ingredients and products
  • Participate in Risk Assessment studies for all new ingredients, raw materials, equipment and processes
  • Develop technical specifications systems related to food safety
  • Verify and release new ingredients & recipes (physical, microbiological, sensory, nutrition) in compliance with products and processes specifications
  • Maintain recipes database system. Verify and approve new recipe accuracy and compliance prior to implementation
  • Analyze food safety and quality data and prepare reports (incl. consumer feedback and complaints, ingredients, finished products, products & processes specifications)
  • Direct and manage suppliers’ food safety and quality practices (facilitate site of co-manufacturers and vendors for compliance). Ensure that all processes related documentation and programs are managed and maintained
  • Provide quality and food safety systems training to colleagues
  • O Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or equivalent degree
  • Proven application of laboratory methodologies, statistics, and quality tools
  • Excellent analytical and problem solving skills to identify root cause and define corrective actions
  • Strong project management and planning skills with ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously
  • Good prioritization skills
  • Self-motivated and organized, with a strong attention to details and accuracy
  • Ability to work independently as well as within a team setting
  • Strong oral, listening, and written communication skills
  • Ability to influence and communicate a clear quality program and ensure execution of food safety systems
  • Ability to interact and communicate effectively with regulatory agency personnel and 3rd party suppliers
  • Ability to work in a Meat factory environment
  • Travel up to 30% of time
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Quality & Food Safety Technologist Resume Examples & Samples

  • Responsible for training and coordinating the shift-based Quality Technicians throughout the site. Examples of duties that the team of Quality Technicians would perform are
  • Able to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively
  • Must be able to work at elevated heights
  • Must be able to adapt to temperature and environmental extremes from hot to cold, dust, dirt and chemicals
  • Computer/Technical Savvy
  • Ability to establish good peer relationships