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Director of Food Safety and Quality Assurance
Join Our Team at Monogram Foods!
Are you passionate about ensuring food safety and quality in a fast-paced, innovative environment? Do you thrive on leading transformative initiatives and inspiring teams to achieve excellence? If so, Monogram Foods invites you to embark on a rewarding career journey with us!
At Monogram Foods, we’re not just creating food products, we’re crafting experiences that bring families together. Since 2004, we’ve been at the forefront of food manufacturing, delivering exceptional products like meat snacks, appetizers, sandwiches, bacon, USDA baked goods, and more. With 12 state-of-the-art facilities across six states, we’re proud to be a leader in co-manufacturing, private label, and food service channels.
When you join Monogram Foods, you join a family of over 4,000 talented individuals dedicated to innovation, teamwork, and excellence. Here’s what makes us unique:
Why Choose Monogram Foods?
- Innovation at the Core: Collaborate on cutting-edge food solutions that set industry benchmarks.
- Career Advancement: With our rapid growth and diverse product lines, you’ll have endless opportunities to develop and excel.
- Culture of Collaboration: Be part of a supportive team that values your contributions and celebrates your successes.
- Competitive Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive pay, health coverage, retirement plans, and professional development programs.
Your Role:
As the Director of Food Safety and Quality Assurance, you will champion food safety and quality initiatives across multiple production plants. You will lead the charge in creating, implementing, and maintaining world-class QA programs, ensuring our products exceed customer expectations and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Set the Standard: Lead the development of best-in-class QA programs and HACCP systems to maintain the highest food safety and quality standards.
- Drive Compliance: Conduct plant audits, ensuring compliance with USDA/FDA regulations, GFSI standards, and sanitary design requirements.
- Analyze & Improve: Monitor production and customer feedback data to identify trends, implement corrective actions, and establish Quality KPIs for continuous improvement.
- Train & Mentor: Provide robust training programs for QA teams, fostering growth and technical excellence.
- Collaborate & Report: Partner with plant leadership and regulatory agencies, preparing detailed performance reports and ensuring successful customer audits.
The Ideal Candidate will have the Following Qualifications:
Key Responsibilities:
- Set the Standard: Lead the development of best-in-class QA programs and HACCP systems to maintain the highest food safety and quality standards.
- Drive Compliance: Conduct plant audits, ensuring compliance with USDA/FDA regulations, GFSI standards, and sanitary design requirements.
- Analyze & Improve: Monitor production and customer feedback data to identify trends, implement corrective actions, and establish Quality KPIs for continuous improvement.
- Train & Mentor: Provide robust training programs for QA teams, fostering growth and technical excellence.
- Collaborate & Report: Partner with plant leadership and regulatory agencies, preparing detailed performance reports and ensuring successful customer audits.
What You Bring:
- A bachelor’s degree in food science or a relevant discipline.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in food manufacturing within USDA/FDA-regulated environments.
- Comprehensive understanding of GFSI themes, including BRC or SQF standards.
- Proficiency in HACCP principles and GMPs.
- Strong knowledge of 9 CFR and 21 CFR regulatory requirements.
- Must be 18 years or older.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand, walk, and conduct inspections on production floors for extended periods.
- Capable of lifting up to 25 lbs. occasionally.
- Strong visual acuity to ensure product quality.
Join Us Today!
This is more than a job- it’s a chance to make a lasting impact in the food industry. If you’re ready to lead with passion, drive excellence, and shape the future of food safety and quality, Monogram Foods is your next great opportunity.
Apply now and take the first step in becoming a vital part of the Monogram Foods family. Together, we’re creating delicious moments that matter!
