Senior Manager, Food Safety & Quality
LaSalle Network is hiring on behalf of one of the largest and most recognized companies in the global frozen food industry. They are seeking a Senior Manager, Food Safety & Quality to manage their Plover, WI team. The Senior Manager, Food Safety & Quality will have the opportunity to lead a tenured food safety team and oversee implementation and management of all Food Safety Quality Assurance programs and activities. The ideal candidate will be a strong manager of people and bring proven food quality and safety experience in a food or consumer goods manufacturing environment. This position is located in Plover, WI and offers relocation services.
Senior Manager, Food Safety & Quality Responsibilities :
- Provide expertise and support to ensure compliance to regional and global requirements, regulatory requirements, product quality and food safety
- Manage a staff of multiple food safety specialists
- Direct and supervise the development, implementation and administration of food safety quality activities
- Manage quality and food safety incidents at the site level
- Promote Food Safety and quality awareness and ownership in the factory and internal / external warehouse
- Ensure compliance of the audit programs for internal and external audits i.e. FSSC 22000 / BRC / SQF, KEFSQ, etc.
- Identify and apply "Standard Practices" within the facility or from the broader network
- Assist in the development and execution of FSQ training programs to ensure proper training for plant personnel
Senior Manager, Food Safety & Quality Requirements :
B.S. in Food Science, Dairy Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology or similar scientific discipline5+ years Quality Management experience in food manufacturing or consumer goods industry5+ years of people management experienceMust have strong knowledge and understanding of food safety / HACCP, GMPs, Allergen Controls, Sanitary design / controls, pest control, basic food regulations, specifications, analytical and microbiological lab methods desired and basic food technologyKnowledge of Quality systems and Root cause analysisKnowledge of Micro and Hygiene / Sanitation monitoringAuditing and assessment skillsUnderstanding of basic food safety principlesFSMA, PCQI, GFSI certifications preferredIf you are passionate about the food safety space and are looking for a wonderful organization to grow with, apply today! Rachel Stewart Senior Recruiter LaSalle Network