What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Leader position at Fresh Del Monte?
Purpose of Position:
This position will be responsible for assisting the Quality Assurance Manager in the supervision of Food Safety and Security, and Quality Assurance programs. In this role, will also oversee the direct supervision of Quality & Sanitation Technicians to ensure all Quality, Food Safety and Sanitation guidelines are implemented and adhered to.
Accountabilities:
- Responsible for shift/work scheduling, training, delegation of duties & disciplinary actions of the Quality Assurance and Sanitation Technicians.
- Ensure that all Quality Assurance functions are being performed, and documented, in an accurate and efficient manner.
- Collaborate with Technicians to follow up on Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) deviations, and report Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) modifications to Quality Assurance Manager.
- Train staff on all equipment calibrations, quality assurance and preventive maintenance
- Assist Quality Assurance Manager in trending data for various Quality Assurance programs.
- Perform periodic, daily walk through of the facility to ensure that all quality and food safety standards are being complied with, and submit corrective action request as needed to perspective departments.
- Assist Quality Assurance Manager in performing internal, regulatory agency facility, and operational audits.
- Special Projects as assigned.
Minimum Skills Required:
- Associate's Degree from an accredited university/ college or equivalent work experience.
- 1- 2 years minimum experience in Food Safety & Quality.
- 1-2 years previous work experience in similar position
- Experience managing and supervising a team on the floor
- HACCP trained and/or certified training, and hands on skills in microbiology.
- Certified Auditor in GFSI standards such as FSSC2000, SQF, BRC, etc…
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Word, Excel and Outlook).
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Risk Assessment skills.
- Crisis Management Experience.
- Bi-lingual – (English/ Spanish)
Preferred:
- Knowledge of fresh fruits and vegetables, food processing and quality programs.
***Please note: This position does not qualify for relocation expenses. ***
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DEL MONTE FRESH PRODUCE IS AN EEO/AA/V/H
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Quality assurance: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $55,000
