This role will support the FSQA processes which may include day to day food safety and quality assurance functions along with raw materials, ingredients management and reviewing supporting documents as they pertain to preshipment. This role will be responsible for product release, facilitate transitions between shifts, and seamless handoffs.

• Job manages a team, has authority to hire and performance-manage the team.
• Job leads/supervises/manages 6-15 employees
• Responsible for all supervisory activities including, but not limited to, scheduling, performance, hiring, discipline, coaching, training and development and termination recommendations.
• Continuously monitor, through subordinates, plant operations to ensure compliance with all quality and food safety programs through regular adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), performance of sanitation audits, food safety checks (HACCP), and product quality checks conducted according to organization policies. Actively participate in prevention and correction of quality-related errors.
• Work with corporate FSQA, finance and supply chain teams to close out open NCRs and process returned material or defective product to established procedures.
• Manage and review COA requirements and Environmental monitoring program swabbing program.
• Manage product testing program as they relate to internal and customer requirements.
• Place product on hold as necessary and perform daily inventory of hold products.
• Communicate key information to peers, team members and Production Management.
• Manage Environmap.
• Review preop and help support CAPA as they relate to environmental monitoring and sanitation programs.
• Facilitate transitions between shifts and seamless handoffs and communicate key information to peers, team members and Production Management.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities and recommending changes within own area of responsibility.
• Prepare a variety of routine and special reports that document testing activities, test results, and operational issues involving product quality and safety such as swab tests, finished product tests, and HACCP audits.
• Administer the product recall program and disposition of returned product.
• Inspection of incoming raw materials and ingredients as applicable.
• Manage lot traceability of raw materials.
• 3rd party storage and in house inventory audits.
• Perform pre-shipment review as necessary.
• This role has the responsibility to understand and places in practice appropriate safety procedures. This responsibility is achieved through education, training, use of protective equipment (as applicable) and by following safety policies, regulations, standards, and laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• 1-3 years of experience in related field is preferred.
• Previous experience with sanitation preferred (as applicable).
• Ability to work in conditions, which include multiple, and sometimes conflicting priorities, extended work schedules, and specific time constraints.
• Knowledge of good manufacturing practices, hazard analysis and critical control points, lean manufacturing and other food safety, quality, and manufacturing principles.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work with employees at all levels and to motivate direct reports; specifically mentoring and coaching individuals and identifying short- and long-term development needs and providing appropriate support.
• Ability to oversee priorities in an environment of frequently changing circumstances.
• Excellent proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite Products.
• BA/BS or equivalent is preferred.
• Or 5 years of equivalent work experience with Food Safety/Quality Assurance along with specific certifications (HACCP, etc.)
• Work can be performed within a manufacturing plant environment with noise, extreme temperatures, and significant movement of powered equipment, people and conveyor (may depend on the role).
• Work conditions are typical of a food manufacturing facility.
• This role does not require any domestic travel
• Frequent weekend work may be required.
• Position may require the physical agility of lifting up to 50 pounds
• Position may require frequent and/or infrequent of bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, stretching/reaching, use hands or fingers, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, controls, and standing/walking on concrete flooring.
• Position may require the physical ability to stand/walk for Greater than 4 hours.

OSI Industries is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that believes everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. OSI does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, gender, race, color, religion, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. OSI participates in the E-Verify program.