What are the responsibilities and job description for the FSQA Manager 0125 position at nexus IT group?
Responsibilities
- Responsible for leading the supplier approval program co-manufacturing and co-packaging facilities for compliance to QA/QC policies and standards.
- Work along-side multiple departments with all aspects of product roll-out and compliance checks including sourcing, production runs, facility safety, training, and materials.
- Planning, execution, and evaluation of projects while maintaining food safety and regulatory requirements specific to menu development.
- Define safety compliance markers for new and/or existing products though laboratory resources (shelf life, micro analysis markers, storage guidelines, etc.).
- Responsible for resolution of technical safety issues and complaint/comment feedback that arise during the development, production, handling, or product performance.
- Partner with QA/QC to define programs and strategies to reduce risks with products.
- Provide timely, accurate and relevant data and analysis to plant and corporate management
- Provide leadership, direction and execution of all food safety functions to support the company's food safety goals and ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies
- Ensure all products produced meet or exceed all customer, regulatory and company requirements as they relate to food safety
- Position requires some cross functional skills with QA manager and will assist QA supervisors in decision making when needed in the absence of the QA manager
- Manage all activities of the Food Safety department in a manner which results in consistent food safety results as measured through the company matrix and regulatory mandates
- Develop, document and implement food safety processes and procedures to ensure product safety is always monitored and maintained
- Serve as the catalyst for leading continuous improvement through technology and scientific research in an effort to take the plants food safety program(s) to the next level
- Provide leadership and remain an active member of all project teams to ensure food safety concerns are addressed
- Maintain open communications with corporate QA, plant management, sales and marketing staffs to ensure each are aware of any potential food safety related concerns with product or product requirements and specifications
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher
- 5-7 years in a HACCP, QA or food safety supervisory role within poultry and/or food processing experience
- Experience working within further processing facilities highly preferred.
- Must have or complete certification status as Certified Food Safety Manager or equivalent and have an HACCP certification
- Motivated by achievement, and persists until goals are reached, conveying a sense of urgency
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office and industry-specific software.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
- Superb knowledge of HACCP, USDA, FDA, and SOP knowledge.
