Rise Baking Company Manteno , IL 60950
Posted 4 weeks ago
Rise Baking Company was founded by bakery experts passionate about providing our customers with high quality products and providing a positive, collaborative place to work for our people.
We are a company built on elevating expectations. It's what sets us apart from others in the baking industry. And our people are our finest ingredient.
We believe the quality of our people is just as important as the quality of our products. Our environment encourages creativity, and we value an entrepreneurial and industrious approach to work -a place where honesty, respect, and trust are the essential ingredients for how we do business. We take pride in working with creative individuals with a passion for what they do, and we're always looking to expand our team.
We offer a wide variety of professional and management opportunities, including sales, product development, account management, general management, finance, engineering, administration, and information systems management. We also employ a diverse workforce of hourly food production, packaging, quality assurance, warehouse, sanitation personnel, leads, and supervisors.
Like our products, our benefits package offers quality that makes a difference.
Coverage options may include:
Medical, dental, life, disability, vision, and supplemental insurance
Company paid holidays
Paid Time Off (PTO) plans
Performance bonus potential
401k plan with company match
Expectations Deliciously Exceeded.
Job Purpose
Implement, monitor, and document quality initiatives as well as provide quality support for production and manufacturing departments under the direction of the QA Supervisor/Manager. Perform a variety of routine to complex tasks including sampling, inspecting, and analyzing raw material, finished product, and work in progress for quality and food safety in compliance with Company and customer standards.
Essential Functions
Monitor daily QA Technician activities to ensure company policies are being followed; provide feedback and recommend corrective actions as needed
Assume necessary operation and administrative duties in the absence of immediate supervisor
Serve as backup when QA Technicians are on leave (emergency, vacation, sick and/or FMLA
Assist with training new QA Technicians; assist production with cGMP and safety orientation
Monitor plant operations to ensure sanitary operational procedures are followed according to cGMPs
Perform pre-operational inspections and report concerns to QA Supervisor/Manager
Inspect incoming raw materials; review COAs and CPCs as required
Initiate and complete the hold process for non-conforming product, raw materials, and other materials as required; follow up and complete disposition when determined
Monitor and verify CCPs/preventive controls as required
Perform environmental swabbing for bacteria and pathogens; prepare, document, and send swabs to third party lab as required
Maintain various production and QA documents
Perform and lead food safety, quality, and cGMP audits
Develop quality specifications, assist in the commercialization of new products, and provide assistance during first production runs/plant trials
Perform label and packaging verification
Initiate actions to prevent non-conformities relating to food safety, product quality, and safety system
Assist in auditing the food safety/HACCP program
Support facility with required certifications: organic, non-GMO, kosher, etc.
Assist with regulatory and independent inspections and audits
Serve as backup for Sanitation Lead (emergency, vacation, sick and/or FMLA)
Serve as a resource for other departments as needed to ensure compliance to food safety and quality standards
Support food safety program, quality standards, and legality of products manufactured in the facility
Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Qualifications
Associate's/Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
2+ years of experience working in a food manufacturing environment; knowledge of general food safety programs and policies including government regulations
HACCP and PCQI certified or willing to become certified
Operational knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office applications
Demonstrated ability to lead a diverse workforce
Ability to take initiative and be assertive when needed
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to organize, manage multiple priorities, and maintain high attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
Rise Baking Company