Job Overview
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $41,400.00 - $128,000.00
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development support
performance bonuses
Job Description
Retort Solutions (RS) is a dynamic division within a leading food manufacturing organization committed to delivering high-quality, safe, and reliable food products. With a strong emphasis on innovation, quality, and safety, RS supports multiple manufacturing plants by implementing robust Food Safety and Quality Programs. These initiatives are crucial to maintaining compliance with industry standards and ensuring the continued satisfaction of customers and stakeholders. RS prides itself on fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence, aligning closely with both Divisional and DFA Corporate governance policies to maintain a competitive edge in the food manufacturing industry.
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Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in food science, microbiology, quality assurance, or related field preferred
- Minimum of 5 years experience in food safety and quality assurance in food manufacturing
- Knowledge of FSQR governance and regulatory compliance
- Experience with QMS and CAPA management
- Proficiency in data analysis and problem solving
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage audits and provide training
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
- Willingness to travel occasionally
- Proficiency with audit and quality management software
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in food science, microbiology, quality assurance, or related field preferred
- Extensive experience in food safety and quality assurance within food manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge of FSQR governance and regulatory requirements
- Proven ability to develop and manage QMS and CAPA programs
- Skilled in data analysis, problem solving, and continuous improvement methodologies
- Excellent communication and training delivery skills
- Experience managing internal and external audits
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
- Familiarity with SQF certification processes
- Strong organizational and project management skills
Job Duties
- Ensure alignment with Divisional and DFA corporate FSQR governance as required
- Partner with Retort Solutions Divisional business unit stakeholders to identify, design, and implement improvements and enhancements to existing programs to improve plant food safety and quality engagement
- Support management of change initiatives as warranted
- Identify key issue trends and monitor plant CAPAs and complaints with cross-plant divisional impact and track to closure
- Maintain Divisional level NC/CAPA database for trend analysis, continuous improvement, and verification of effectiveness
- Collaborate to align problem solving tools and support training to enhance plant team skills
- Partner with stakeholders to build and execute tactical plans moving FSQ programs from current state to future state ensuring momentum and minimal disruption
- Trend and report results from regulatory, customer, and third party audits and inspection reports at a Divisional level
- Manage relationship with SQF certifying body and support plant quality teams for audit schedule and reporting
- Develop and support a cross-functional Divisional internal audit program, provide training and materials, and trend internal audit results for continuous improvement plan
- Partner with Divisional resources to improve Customer Supplier Quality, define and maintain data collection processes, leverage trend analysis to close packaging quality gaps and maintain compliance
- Work with Continuous Improvement, Quality Systems, and cross-functional representatives to deliver value by trend analysis and KPI reporting to drive continuous improvements on leading key indicator measures
- Prioritize and drive focused FSQ improvement efforts based on business risks identified by SWOT and assessments
- Develop and deliver plant level Retort Solutions Division FSQ program training
- Promote harmonization and compliance with DFA Corporate policy and procedures
- Provide adhoc site back-up to Plant Quality Managers as needed
- Perform other duties as required
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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