Quality Assurance & Safety Manager

We are a leader in the food industry and a supplier of animal proteins on a global scale. We have been in business for over 50 years and we partner with organizations all over the world with a clear goal of reducing complexity and adding value to our customers.

We pride ourselves on offering our a employees a great place to work. We are an organization with a global presence, but with a solid local soul. We employees worldwide and we interact with colleagues across the globe on a daily basis. Our business has a great respect for the individual entities, and the local culture and way of life.

We also offer:

• Excellent Benefits
• Competitive Pay
• Encourage a healthy work/life balance
• Room for growth, development & advancement

Assures consistent quality of production for plant by developing and enforcing good manufacturing practices (GMP) systems; validating processes, and providing documentation. In partnership with the Plant Manager and Corporate EHS Manager, this position is also responsible for coordinating, supporting and execution of Safety and Environmental activities, initiatives and programs by performing the following duties:

Essential Functions:
Validate quality processes by establishing product specifications and quality attributes; measuring production; documenting evidence; determining operational and performance qualification; writing and updating quality assurance procedures
Maintain and improves product quality by completing product, company, system, compliance, and surveillance audits; investigating customer complaints; collaborating with other members of management to develop manufacturing and training methods
Analyze and prepare responses to customer requests, including but not limited to; audits, quality statement and new specifications
Update and maintain HACCP programs and lead scheduled HACCP team meetings
Responsible for calibration and updating of in house analytical testing equipment and communication with equipment vendors regarding technical issues and updates
Responsible for developing and maintaining a Food Safety/Defense Program which complies with USDA/FDA objectives including Food Safety Modernization Act
Complete Certificate of Analysis (COA) forms
In consultation with VP Operations, oversee contact to USDA-APHIS, USDA-FSIS, State Department of Agriculture, and FDA
Coordinate group QA initiatives with other QA Managers
Conduct safety and environmental audits and inspections on a daily, weekly, monthly and annual basis to ensure compliance and safe conditions in the plant.
Organize and file safety and environmental records in the plant file system.
Coordinate safety and quality training based on the training schedule and plant requirements.
Administer the PPE programs for safety boots, hardhats, hearing protection, LOTO, etc.
Lead a plant safety committee.
Works with leads, supervisors and plant management to ensure the accident reporting and investigation process is completed.
Conduct area assessments, task evaluation, and job rotation audits.
Coordinate and support annual OSHA required activities (e.g. evacuation drills, respirator training, hearing testing, etc.)
Observe and immediately correct (or recommend a course of action) routine safety infractions as noticed in the plant.
Track, maintain and promote the plant specific Safety Gap Analysis including progress and corrective actions.
In consultation with Plant Manager, responsible for ensuring plant operates in compliance with all laws and regulations
Updates job knowledge by studying trends in and developments in quality and safety/environmental management; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations
Adhere to all safety guidelines and wearing of all required safety gear (PPE)
Adhere, support, and enforce all company policies and procedures
Complies with attendance guidelines of the company.
Comply with all food safety/quality related programs and procedures accordingly to support GFSI and regulatory standards.

Desired Knowledge/Qualifications:
Microsoft Office (Word & Excel)
Service Oriented
Ability to communicate effectively with people across all organizational levels
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Experience in a QA or QC role
Valid Drivers License
Required to have OR obtain HACCP and PCQI certifications