Quality & Sanitation Manager

Quality & Sanitation Manager

NLX Beverage Solutions, LLC firmly believes that our employees are the heart of our success. This position description is designed to outline primary duties and qualifications, but not limit one to specified duties, to ensure individual and group success.

Job Summary :

Quality & Sanitation Manager is responsible for food quality and food safety throughout the facility and has the authority to make decisions as the HACCP Team Lead & PCQI. The Director of Operations and / or the Quality Supervisor are backups in case of PTO or work-related travel. The Quality & Sanitation Manager is responsible for managing the Quality & Sanitation Departments, and associated programs, for the plant. They ensure that the Quality & Sanitation policies are enforced, and that Quality & Sanitation Policies meet current Federal, State, Customer, and Third-Party regulations (including, but not limited to; GMP (21 CFR Part 117), SQF, etc.). The Quality & Sanitation Manager will audit and update policies and procedures, as necessary, to meet applicable standards and improve processes. They are responsible for the collection, review, approval of data, and results from the laboratory & approved contract laboratories. The Quality & Sanitation Manager ensures that Quality personnel are trained, qualified, and properly equipped for the safe and effective performance of their assigned duties. The job function includes encouraging a team environment to promote quality while continuously improving efficiency and productivity within the QA laboratory. The Quality & Sanitation Manager must always conduct themselves in a professional manner when representing the Company and be able to communicate effectively within and outside the Company. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of quality control, sanitation practices, and regulatory compliance in the beverage manufacturing sector.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Have a solid understanding of Quality standards such as :
• Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Good Hygiene & Sanitation Practices (GHSP)
• Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP)
• Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) Certification
• Practice and ensure adherence to all company GMP's, Food Safety and Food Quality policies and procedures.
• Including but not limited to : SQF, HACCP, Preventive Controls, SOP's, GMP's, Recall Program, Allergen Program, Food Defense, SSOP's, and Pest control programs.
• Update and develop the policies and procedures to ensure that they are compliant with the latest regulations.
• Ensure all Quality, Sanitation, and Regulatory documentation is completed and maintained.
• Complete verification and validation activities.
• Initiate and lead non-conformance & complaint investigations regarding raw material failures, finished goods failures, and customer complaints.
• Perform risk analysis, root cause analysis, develop a corrective / preventive action plan, implement the plan, and submit a summary report for project closure.
• Ensures all products meet regulatory standards of FDA, EPA, and Illinois State.
• Acts as a liaison between the company and federal, state and / or local regulatory agencies.
• Serve as Recall Coordinator, conduct mock recalls, and forward & backward traceability exercises.
• Communicate with suppliers & corporate office regarding quality, safety, including coordinating holds.
• Supervise daily laboratory operations, sanitation, and Quality staff.
• Manage the design and implementation of quality related training for Quality and plant personnel.
• Maintains a functional, and operational, laboratory while complying with GLP's.
• Update and maintain laboratory instrumentation and procedures manuals.
• Conduct internal audits as well as prepare for customer and 3rd party food safety audits.
• Including inspections that uphold the Identity Preserved status of applicable raw materials or finished products (for example : Kosher, Halal, Organic, Non-GMO)
• Direct and coordinate the overall quality specifications and standards for raw materials, processes, and finished goods.
• Ensure the food safety of all materials, processes, and finished goods to meet company and customer specifications and standards.
• Coordinates and directs inspection and testing procedures for materials, processes, and finished goods.
• Design and oversee sanitation (CIP & COP) protocols and procedures for the facility to ensure a clean and safe production environment.
• Implement and manage the master sanitation schedule, and training programs for employees, to maintain a hygienic workplace.
• Coordinate cleaning, sanitation, and pest control activities to prevent contamination and uphold regulatory standards.
• Including, but not limited to; managing the Allergen Control Program & Environmental Control Program
• Manage and document swabbing.
• Regularly inspect and assess sanitation processes and equipment to identify areas for improvement.
• Apply statistical process control (SPC) methods for analyzing data related to quality and sanitation performance to evaluate current process and identify potential process changes or areas of improvement.
• Provide ongoing guidance and support to team members, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

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