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
Employee assistance program
performance bonuses
Job Description
Retort Solutions (RS) is an integral part of a dynamic and forward-thinking company specializing in food manufacturing and quality assurance. As a key division, RS is committed to supporting manufacturing plants and divisional leadership through robust Food Safety and Quality Programs designed to ensure product integrity, safety, and compliance with both internal and external regulations. This commitment is crucial in an industry where quality and safety standards directly impact consumer trust and brand reputation. As part of a larger corporate framework, RS aligns closely with both Divisional and DFA Corporate FSQR governance, emphasizing collaboration, continuous improvement, and adherence to stringent... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in food science, quality assurance, or related field
- Minimum 5 years experience in food safety and quality assurance within manufacturing
- Knowledge of Quality Management Systems and food safety regulations
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
- Willingness to travel to manufacturing plants as needed
- Proficient with data analysis tools and software
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in food science, quality assurance, or related field
- Minimum 5 years experience in food safety and quality assurance within manufacturing
- Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems and food safety regulations
- Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives
- Proficient in data analysis and trend reporting
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders
- Familiarity with SQF certification and audit processes
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 with others to align on problem solving tools and support training with plant teams to enhance skill set for an effective NC/CAPA program
- Partner with stakeholders to build and execute tactical plans that move FSQ programs from current to future state while minimizing disruption
- Trend and report results from regulatory, customer and third party audits and inspection reports at Divisional level
- Manage relationship with SQF certifying body and support plant quality teams to manage audit schedule and reporting
- Partner with cross functional stakeholders to implement process improvements to share learnings and drive continuous improvement from audit findings
- Develop and support a cross-functional Divisional internal audit program and provide training and audit materials
- Trend internal audit results to develop continuous improvement plan
- Partner with Divisional resources to improve Customer Supplier Quality
- Define and maintain data collection processes ensuring manufacturing sites receive high quality materials daily
- Leverage trend analysis and audit findings to close gaps in packaging quality and maintain compliance
- Work with Continuous Improvement, Quality Systems and other cross-functional representatives to deliver value via trend analysis and KPI reporting
- Prioritize and drive focused FSQ improvement efforts based on business risk assessments
- Develop and improve plant Quality Programs and act as RS Divisional Document Owner
- Develop and deliver plant level Retort Solutions Division FSQ program training
- Promote harmonization and compliance to DFA Corporate policy/procedure with RS Divisional policy/procedure
- Provide adhoc site backup to Plant Quality Managers as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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