Schweid College Park , GA 30337
Posted 2 months ago
Director, Food Safety & Quality Assurance
Salaried NJ Senior Management
College Park, GA, US
Requisition ID: 1302
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Schweid and Sons is seeking a Director of Food Safety and Quality Assurance to add to our team. Reporting to the VP of Operations and Supply Chain, you will continue developing and implementing a comprehensive, best-in-class approach to food safety, sanitation, quality, and regulatory compliance. As the food safety, QA, and regulatory leader, your goal will be to provide high-level strategy and guidance to take the company into the future. To be successful in this role, you must have a strong food safety and quality background and knowledge of regulatory requirements. In addition, you must be a strategic problem solver and have an eye for identifying areas of improvement. This is an incredible opportunity to join a well-established food manufacturing company that prides itself on putting its team members first by providing an incredible culture, amazing benefits, and unparalleled employee retention.
Key Responsibilities:
1.Food Safety Leadership:
Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive food safety programs and policies.
Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations, including USDA and FDA requirements.
Lead the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) and Food Safety Management System (FSMS) programs.
2.Quality Assurance Management:
Oversee the development and maintenance of quality assurance protocols.
Implement and monitor quality control procedures to ensure product consistency and safety.
Conduct regular audits and inspections to identify and address potential quality issues.
3.Regulatory Compliance:
Stay current with industry trends, regulations, and best practices.
Ensure all products meet or exceed regulatory and customer specifications.
Manage relationships with regulatory agencies and third-party auditors.
4.Team Leadership and Development:
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of food safety and quality assurance professionals.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
Provide training and support to ensure team members are knowledgeable about food safety standards and practices.
5.Crisis Management:
Develop and manage crisis management and recall plans.
Lead investigations and root cause analyses for food safety incidents.
Implement corrective and preventive actions to mitigate future risks.
6.Collaboration and Communication:
Work closely with other departments, including production, supply chain, and R&D, to ensure seamless integration of food safety and quality initiatives.
Communicate food safety and quality performance metrics to senior management and stakeholders.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in food science, Microbiology, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in food safety and quality assurance, preferably in the meat or ground beef industry.
8 + years of Food Safety, Quality, and Regulatory experience required
4 + years of management experience required
5 + years related protein experience required, strong preference for beef experience, ideally with ground beef.
Extensive knowledge of USDA, FDA, and other relevant food safety regulations.
Certified in HACCP and other relevant food safety programs.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with food safety management systems and quality assurance tools.
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