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Job Description

Function as a key member of the Retort Solutions (RS) team reporting to the Director, Quality Assurance supporting RS Divisional Leadership and manufacturing plants in the development, implementation, and sustainability of Food Safety and Quality Programs. Oversee the ongoing maintenance and continuous improvement of QMS programs and plant enabling tools. Support the build-out and growth of a winning food safety culture aligned with the Retort Solutions Divisional strategic master plan.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Ensure alignment with Divisional and DFA Corporate FSQR governance as required. Partner with Retort Solutions Divisional business unit stakeholders to identify, design, and implement improvements and enhancements to the existing programs, to improve plant food safety and quality engagement. Support management of change initiatives as warranted.

+ Identify key issue trends and monitor plant CAPAs and complaints with cross-plant divisional impact and track to closure. Maintain Divisional level NC/CAPA database in a manner allowing for trend analysis, continuous improvement, and verification of effectiveness. Collaborate with others to align on problem solving tools and support training with plant teams to enhance skill set for an effective NC/CAPA program.

+ Partner with stakeholders to build and execute on tactical plan(s) that move FSQ programs/projects from current state to future state while ensuring continued momentum and minimizing disruption to the business.

+ Trend and report results from Regulatory, customer and third party audits and inspection reports at a Divisional level in alignment with FSQ governance where applicable. Manage relationship with SQF certifying body and support plant quality teams to manage audit schedule and reporting. Partner with cross functional stakeholders to identify, design, and implement process and system improvements to facilitate sharing of key learnings, best practices, and drive continuous improvement from audit findings to support the Quality Management System and Programs.

+ Develop and support a cross-functional Divisional internal audit program. Provide training and audit program materials as warranted. Trend internal audit results to develop continuous improvement plan.

+ Partner with Divisional resources to improve Customer Supplier Quality. Define and maintain data collection process that ensures manufacturing sites receive high quality materials every day. Leverage trend analysis and audit findings to close gaps in packaging quality, drive continuous improvement, and maintain compliance to DFA and customer requirements.

+ Work with Retort Solutions Division Continuous Improvement, Quality Systems and other business cross-functional representatives to deliver value by trend analysis and KPI reporting to drive continuous improvements on leading key indicator measures. Prioritize and drive focused FSQ improvement efforts, according to business risks identified by SWOT analysis and other assessments, such as external and internal audits.

+ Plant Quality Program Development and Improvement (ex. EMP, Sanitation) and RS Divisional Document Owner. Develop and deliver plant level Retort Solutions Division FSQ program training as directed

+ Promote harmonization and compliance to DFA Corporate policy/procedure with RS Divisional policy/procedure.

+ Adhoc site back-up to Plant Quality Managers to support the business as needed

+ The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

+ Undergraduate degree in biological sciences, chemistry, food science, or related curriculum (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

+ 8 or more years of experience in FSQ within the food and beverage industry, preferable within the dairy or retort LACF category, including experience with QMS IT platforms (e.g., SAP, Ignition, SharePoint)

+ Demonstrated technical writing skills

+ Familiarity with GFSI certification standards (BRC, FSSC, SQF, etc.)

+ Certification and/or License – PCQI, Food Defense, Internal Auditor, Sanitation, other training certification (ex. Better Process Control School) may be required during course of employment

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans