Job Description:

This position is the Area Quality and Food Safety Specialist (‘the face of R&D’) for the Value Stream.

The Area QFS Specialist provides technical leadership as well as continuous improvement of the Quality Management Systems (QMS) to enable the reliable delivery of products that meet all external legislative requirements and all internal Quality & Food Safety global standards.

The objective of this role is to achieve and maintain a high standard of food safety performance.

What are we looking for?

​​Minimum​:

• BS degree in Food Science, Food Safety, Engineering, Chemistry or related technical field

• 2-4 years' experience within a manufacturing environment, specific experience in Food Science, Food Safety, Engineering or related

• Demonstrated leadership capabilities in leading/influencing others  

• Ability to travel 10% of the time 

• Ability to work in fast paced team environment 

​​Preferred:​ 

• Advanced degree in Food Science, Food Safety, Engineering, Chemistry or related technical field

• 2-3 years of experience in different quality related areas such as raw materials, distribution, manufacturing or managing QMS

• HACCP

• Knowledge of and experience with ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems 

• Knowledge of GFSI Quality Systems such as SQF, BRC, FSSC22000 or ISO9000 

• Knowledge of GMP, food allergens, pest control, sanitation, and food safety regulations  

What will be your key responsibilities?

• • Implement QMP related standards into the value stream and drive to full compliance.  

  • Manage the food safety program within the value stream including achieving compliance with any required external standards (e.g. FSC 22000, GFSI, FSMA)  

  • Responsible for the quality agenda in the value stream (Identify key priorities related to Q&FS KPI’s and  align strategy and  resource allocation within the Value Stream, monitor and report progress against agreed objectives). 

  • HACCP Lead for the value stream.  

  • Provide leadership in the implementation of the GMP/GHP and CCP/OPRP programs within the value stream to drive compliance. 

  • PCQI for the Value Stream. 

  • Coordinate QMP in the value stream (CAPAs, internal audits, continuous improvement, document creation & control)  

  • Key interface for Q&FS related activities within the value stream. 

  • Technical input to Value Stream related activities (new equipment installation, etc.).  

  • Partner with key stakeholder groups to manage line trial risk assessment and exception testing. 

  • Responsible for ensuring visual quality materials to perform quality inspections are current for the value stream.   

  • Conduct level 2 trouble-shooting related to Q&FS and escalate to Technical Services for level 3 troubleshooting. 

  • First line Q&FS incident management including handling coordination with outside stakeholders when needed – incident coordinator and RA1 and track & report on incident closure. 

  • Assist in the root cause analysis investigation of incidents 

  • Accountable for the verification of effective implementation of corrective /preventive action plans. 

  • Follow up consumer & customer complaints within value stream. 

  • Q&FS lead in value stream operational meetings and providing inputs required to drive the quality agenda f