Hearthside Foods Kentwood , MI 49508
Posted 4 days ago
Job Summary:
Responsible for leading and representing Quality on the plant floor and provide
direction to maintain the Quality Assurance systems in place. Aids in managing facility internal audits,
compliance to GFSI-customer-regulatory requirements, coaching-teaching-mentoring QA staff, and
supporting continuous improvement activities in the plant.
Job Duties:
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
Safety & Quality
utilized in audits
team
Perform & maintain risk assessments for new materials coming into the facility
Execute and lead RCA-CAPAs in accordance with corporate and site policies
Investigate consumer complaints and monitor corrective action effectiveness
Maintain and monitor the Quality Notification (QN) or similar supplier incident system to
close out
Generate-Review-Close Incident Reports as related to FSQA
Coach-Teach-Mentor QA Staff to help build contingency plan bench strength
May be required to maintain staffing schedules and provide feedback for QA Staff
performance reviews
specifications are met
capabilities, and customer requirements to include recipe and sensory
Be able to perform Mock Recall / Trace exercises as required
Oversee Document & Record Control programs as they pertain to FSQA
Support QA Manager and commercialization teams in integrating customer and compliance
requirements into internal specifications
Tiered Auditing, etc.)
Participate in sensory and/or product evaluation tests as required by site
May serve as primary Quality liaison on test, proof of concept, and initial production runs
May serve as primary resource to track action items developed via test runs through
closure
and non-PEM swabbing, and Pre-Operational inspection
Coordinate QA and Production training related to FSQA requirements and initiatives
Off-shift training, performance verification, and plant-based meeting participation
Perform other duties as assigned
Required Competencies & Knowledge:
Knowledge of:
PCQI or HACCP Training Certificate
Knowledge and experience with SAP preferred
GFSI certification a plus
Basic RCA and CAPA tools
Skilled in:
Internal Auditing
Influencing Quality Culture behaviors
Procedure/Standard Work generation
Ability to:
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Recognize food safety & quality gaps and provide a plan to address
Manage multiple projects at a time
Investigate complaints and incidents with minimal oversight
Influence Quality Culture behaviors
Work collaboratively with all departments
Must be accurate and detail-oriented
Ability to work with minimal supervision and at times independently
Proficiency in:
MS Office Suite, SAP a Plus
High school level math
Work Environment:
moving machinery, fork lifts, and slippery floors
Ability to work in hot or cold temperatures dependent upon site (Bakery vs Fresh)
Communicate in English both written and verbal
Handle daily employee issues
Travel up to 10% is possible
Physical Requirements:
Reaching with hands and arms throughout shift
Ability to use hands and fingers
Ability to see, hear and talk
Employee frequently required to sit
Occasionally required to walk, climb and/or balance
Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs
Walk up to 400 yards to work and break areas
Minimum Qualifications:
preferred. (Exceptions approved by Platform Quality Director)
leading a Quality and food safety staff in a related food manufacturing environment (i.e.
baked bar, granola manufacture, bread, cold form bar, cookies, crackers, sandwich
assembly, kit assembly, etc.).
Must be ok with a Flexible Schedule. Might work some 3rd Shifts and 2nd Shifts.
Safety & Environmental:
Employee shall follow factory safety & environmental objectives and targets; follow the plant safety rules, report incidents and near misses immediately, maintain compliance with regulations, and take personal ownership of the Safety in their area - to include the safety of visitors and contractors. The employee will also act to reduce negative environmental impacts by conserving paper, electricity, water and will also recycle all appropriate materials (paper, plastic, food, etc.
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Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Downers Grove, IL we are a world-class contract manufacturer producing wholesome baked goods, snacks and packaged foods for many of the world's leading food companies. As one of the largest and fastest growing food co-manufacturing companies in the US, we are the proud owner and operator of over 35 facilities globally. Our nearly 10,000 employee-strong organization is leading the way and setting new standards for quality, safety, flexibility and efficiency while feeding families around the globe.
Hearthside's exceptional growth stems from its ability to address real-world problems for customers of all shapes and sizes, and by our resolute commitment to our belief that there are no great companies without great culture. Our culture of personal empowerment enables growth, learning, and continuous improvement every day!
We are steadfast in our ambition to be the indispensable and most trusted partner to our customers and need your help to do it! Join Hearthside and enjoy a competitive package, outstanding benefits and a diverse work environment.
Hearthside is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Hearthside Foods