Quality Custom Distribution Opelika , AL 36802
Posted 2 months ago
Overview
Golden State Foods is Now Hiring!Excellent opportunity for Protein Raw Materials Tech SpecialistCheck it out!
JOB SUMMARY:
Represent and lead protein division with subject matter expertise in beef value chain (cow/calf to processed beef). Serve as scientific and technical advisor to drive continuous improvement in food safety, quality, and sustainability in beef value chain.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Monitors, audits, and evaluates protein raw materials and processing operations to ensure compliance with product specifications, quality standards and regulatory agency guidelines (HACCP, GMP, Animal handling and welfare). (30%) Facilitates the planning and implementation of Scope 3 sustainability projects to drive improvements in supply chain including environmental, resiliency, assured supply, and other factors. (25%) Monitors, audits, and evaluates internal operations to augment continuous improvement in the areas of food safety, quality, and sustainability. (15%) Establishes and maintains strong customer relationships, meeting routinely to keep updated on animal protein raw material issues including food safety, quality, sustainability, assured supply, and other. (15%) Maintains subject matter expertise and animal protein industry involvement to identify, develop and implement plans to address existing and emerging issues. (15%) Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary.
LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
Must be capable of leading teams that include non-direct reports.
Must be able to influence and lead change of all levels in organization (C suite to hourly).
PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES
Productivity/quality standards: accuracy, timeliness, thoroughness
Productivity/quality standards: formulation optimization
Productivity/quality standards: raw material quality
Productivity/quality standards: continuous improvement
HACCP and GMP compliance
Audit results
Teamwork within the department and across departments
Project/assignment standards
Customer satisfaction
Vendor relations
Qualifications
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Monitors, audits, and evaluates protein raw materials and processing operations to ensure compliance with product specifications, quality standards and regulatory agency guidelines (HACCP, GMP, Animal handling and welfare). (30%) Facilitates the planning and implementation of Scope 3 sustainability projects to drive improvements in supply chain including environmental, resiliency, assured supply, and other factors. (25%) Monitors, audits, and evaluates internal operations to augment continuous improvement in the areas of food safety, quality, and sustainability. (15%) Establishes and maintains strong customer relationships, meeting routinely to keep updated on animal protein raw material issues including food safety, quality, sustainability, assured supply, and other. (15%) Maintains subject matter expertise and animal protein industry involvement to identify, develop and implement plans to address existing and emerging issues. (15%) Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary.
LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
Must be capable of leading teams that include non-direct reports.
Must be able to influence and lead change of all levels in organization (C suite to hourly).
PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES
Productivity/quality standards: accuracy, timeliness, thoroughness
Productivity/quality standards: formulation optimization
Productivity/quality standards: raw material quality
Productivity/quality standards: continuous improvement
HACCP and GMP compliance
Audit results
Teamwork within the department and across departments
Project/assignment standards
Customer satisfaction
Vendor relations
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
Graduate or Doctorates degree in food science, animal science, microbiology, or related field of science from an accredited college or university
Experience:
3 years of relevant work experience, with an understanding of beef value chain. Food safety and regulations, meat quality, and animal protein sustainability knowledge a plus.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert):
Skill and ability to:
Analyze and resolve complex problems
Identify problems or irregularities for early resolution
Communicate and coordinate effectively with internal and external customers verbally and in writing
Read and process written information with a high degree of accuracy
Work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service
Act in accordance with GSF's Values and Creed
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