Responsibilities:

Act as the SQF Practitioner maintaining and overseeing the SQF System.
Hold authority and responsibility for Food Safety including the power to initiate corrective actions as needed.
Ensure adherence to food safety procedures across all production stages.
Serve as the primary contact for external audits related to food safety and quality.
Oversee the Pest Control Program ensuring compliance with all related standards.
Educate and train employees on food safety and quality standards.
Address and document all customer complaints implementing corrective actions where necessary.
Monitor inbound and outbound products for compliance with specifications.
Manage internal food safety documentation including lot code tracking allergen control and spec adherence.
Monitor FDAissued recalls and ensure vendor compliance and approval.
Manage all internal recall procedures.
Oversee verification and validation processes for all food safety and quality systems.
Ensure compliance with the Master Sanitation Schedule.
Respond to and fulfill external documentaction requests.
Manage the Quality Department budget and supervise the Product Development Specialist.
Participate in inventory control activities as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

4 years of experience in a quality control role within food manufacturing.
Proven management experience including team supervision and budget management.
Extensive experience with food safety thirdparty audits such as SQF BRC FDA and AIBI.
SQF Certification.
HACCP Certification.
PCQI Certification.
Indepth knowledge of FDA regulations and food safety standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong organizational and communication skills.
Experience with inventory control processes in a food manufacturing environment.
Ability to lead training and development initiatives related to food safety and quality.
Proficiency in managing and interpreting quality control data and metrics.
Experience in product development and innovation within the food industry.

Remote Work :

Remote job,