Food Safety and Quality Assurance Director.

Atlas Staffing is partnering with a renowned company in Phoenix that specializes in premium ice cream mochi products, and they are excited to add a Food Safety and Quality Assurance Director to their team! This is a direct hire position offering a fantastic company culture and excellent benefits. If you're passionate about food safety and quality assurance in a dynamic industry, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Objective :  The Food Safety and Quality Assurance Director reports directly to the Vice President of Operations and Quality and is accountable for managing all facets of our in-house food manufacturing laboratory. This position is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of quality and food safety in the production of mochi. As the leader of the quality team, the director supervises two direct reports : the FSQA Leader (Tech & Lab TA or Leader) and the FS Compliance and Regulatory Program Specialist. The role requires daily collaboration with all departments within the manufacturing operation to ensure adherence to company policies and procedures. Additionally, this position must demonstrate strong teaching skills and foster positive relationships with team members, customers, and vendors.

FSQA Director Primary Job Functions :

Oversee and direct the FSQA Department’s adherence to internal and external quality and food safety standards.

Oversee development of all members of the FSQA Department.

Serve as the organization’s primary SQF Practitioner, develop and maintain an acceptable number of qualified backup-SQF Practitioners.

Be well-versed in the company's Food Safety Plan.

Ensure company compliance with all aspects of our SQF Food Safety Plan, including but not limited to :

Advocate for the adoption of new quality policies and procedures within the FSQA team and Plant Leadership to ensure the highest quality products.

Provide & regularly present microbiological results from inhouse testing for raw materials and finished goods, ensuring compliance with Bubbies quality standards and federal regulations.

Manage and implement the environmental monitoring plan, including raw material testing for chemical composition and microbiological levels.

Oversee communication with third party labs for pathogenic microbiological testing as necessary.

Lead team in achieving best in-class audit certifications and exemplary reviews from customers and other VIPs visits.

Directly manage consumer incident responses.

Provide timely support for R&D, Sales and Marketing initiatives or requests.

Manage Supplier / Vendor quality issues while maintaining a good working relationship between the companies.

Oversees lab material inventory and monitor new developments in the Food Safety Microbiology sector.

Other duties as outline in orientation or as assigned.

Working Conditions :

Food production environment with potential hazards including slippery floors, extreme temperatures, and loud noises.

High level of interaction with various departments, partners & external entities to include 3rd party auditors and regulators.

Qualifications :

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in relevant natural science (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Food Science, Microbiology).

Minimum 5 years of experience as a Quality Assurance Manager within a food or beverage manufacturing environment.

Must be PCQI certified, if over 5 years from initial certification, must have a refresher certificate not more than 5 years old. Must submit certificate(s) with application.

Must be HACCP certified, if over 5 years from initial certification, must have refresher certificate not more than 5 years old. Must submit certificate(s) with application.

Must be highly knowledgeable in SQF (or any GFSI audit scheme). SQF Practitioner certification a plus. If not certified, you must be willing to get certified within 6 months from the date of hire.

Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing, and managing laboratory programs.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with Red Zone is a plus.

Direct Reports :

1 FSQA Leader (Manager)

1Team Advisor (supervisor)

7 Lab technicians

Salary : $110,000.00-$125,000.00 / year 20% bonus

Shift : Day shift, 5 days per week but sometimes 6 day work weeks

What is Offered :

401(k) matching to support your future financial goals.

100% coverage for the employee, spouse, and eligible dependents for medical, dental & vision.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support with personal and work-related challenges.

Generous vacation and sick time policies to promote a healthy work-life balance.

Opportunities for professional development and career growth within the company.

INDPHX

BR-Phoenix

Salary : $110,000 - $125,000