Key Responsibilities
Quality & Food Safety Oversight
* Supervise QA Technicians to ensure compliance with company policies, SQF, HACCP, GMP, and regulatory requirements throughout all stages of production.
* Review and verify HACCP documentation, pre-op inspections, ATP results, and environmental swabbing records.
* Support the QA Manager in preparing for internal and external audits (SQF, customer, regulatory).
* Ensure effective implementation and verification of allergen control programs
* Manage the disposition of products on hold, including documentation, corrective actions, and release decisions in coordination with QA Management.
* Perform QM data entry, ERP system, verification, and reporting for product quality tracking and analysis.
* Lead investigations for deviations or non-conformances and conduct root cause analysis with cross-functional teams.
Sanitation Program Oversight
* Supervise the Sanitation team and oversee daily, weekly, and shutdown cleaning activities to ensure compliance with GFSI, SQF, and internal standards.
* Maintain and verify the effectiveness of Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) tasks and sanitation verification (ATP, visual, micro).
* Ensure adherence to chemical handling, SSOPs, and PPE/safety procedures.
* Partner with Operations, Maintenance, and EHS to plan and verify sanitation tasks around production schedules.
* Identify and address potential sanitation-related risks that could impact product quality or food safety.
Leadership & Training
* Provide daily directions, coaching, and development for QA and Sanitation personnel.
* Conduct onboarding and refresher training for GMPs, GSPs, allergen controls, HACCP, and Data Integrity.
* Reinforce a strong food safety and quality culture through accountability and communication.
* Participate in cross-functional meetings to align on quality, sanitation, and production priorities.
* Serve as QA coverage on weekends or alternate shifts as needed to support plant operations.
Reporting & Documentation
* Maintain accurate and timely documentation for QA and Sanitation activities, including inspection reports, corrective actions, and audit records.
* Generate daily, weekly, and monthly QA and Sanitation performance reports for management review.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives related to process capability, sanitation efficiency, and quality system robustness.
Qualifications
* Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biological Sciences, or related field (or equivalent experience).
* Experience: 3–5 years in food manufacturing with increasing leadership responsibility in QA or Sanitation.
* Demonstrated knowledge of HACCP, SQF, GMP, and sanitation systems.
* Prior supervisory experience required; experience managing QA or sanitation teams preferred.
* Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
* Ability to work across all shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.
* Experience using JDE/QM or similar quality ERP data systems preferred.
* PCQI, HACCP, or SQF Practitioner certification a plus.
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Physical & Work Environment Requirements
* Ability to walk, bend, climb, and stand for extended periods on concrete floors.
Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
Comfortable working in hot, humid, or dusty production areas.
Regular exposure to wheat flour and dry pasta production environment
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Core Competencies
* Leadership & Team Development: Inspires accountability and collaboration across QA and Sanitation teams. Continuous Improvement: Identifies and implements process improvements to strengthen compliance and efficiency. Communication: Effectively partners with cross-functional departments to resolve issues and maintain transparency. Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy in documentation and data integrity. Food Safety Mindset: Demonstrates commitment to product safety and consumer protection.