What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Food Safety Manager position at Post Consumer Brands?
Business Unit Overview
Headquartered in Lakeville, Minn., Post Consumer Brands, a business unit of Post Holdings, Inc., is dedicated to providing people and their pets with delicious food choices for every taste and budget. The company’s portfolio includes beloved brands such as Honey Bunches of Oats®, PEBBLES®, Grape-Nuts® and Malt-O-Meal® cereal, and Peter Pan® peanut butter, as well as Rachael Ray® Nutrish®, Kibbles ‘n Bits® and 9Lives® dog and cat food. As a company committed to high standards of quality and to our values, we are driven by one idea: To make lives better by making delicious food accessible for all. For more information about our brands, visit www.postconsumerbrands.com and follow us on LinkedIn for the latest news.
Brand
Post Consumer Brands recently acquired several iconic pet food brands, venturing into a new market while remaining true to our purpose to provide delicious and accessible food that our consumers love. We’re always searching the center store for the next exciting product to add to our portfolio, and right now, we’re growing and need passionate, driven individuals with diverse perspectives to help us reach greater heights. That’s where you come in. Join a team where your voice is not only heard but valued. Make a real impact on brands enjoyed by millions of people and their pets.
At Post Consumer Brands, we take pride in our longstanding legacy of making one of every five breakfast cereals families eat daily. Today, we’re just as focused on our future as we expand our grocery business with different shelf-stable foods, including snacks and peanut butter. We are committed to providing accessible and delicious food for families, and we’re always searching the center store for the next exciting product to add to our portfolio. As we soar to new heights, we need creative, determined individuals from all walks of life to join our team, where your unique perspective and ideas are acknowledged and valued. Be a part of a company that empowers you to make a difference that’s evident on grocery store shelves and families’ tables across North America.
Location Description
Post Consumer Brands in Jonesboro, Ark. is home to more than 200 team members. Jonesboro may be a smaller town, but it has a strong performing arts scene, multiple schools, and a diverse geography with sports and outdoor recreation opportunities for everyone. The Post Jonesboro team supports the community through food pantry volunteering and an annual toy drive during the holiday season.
Responsibilities
Joining our team as a Quality and Food Safety Manager offers a unique opportunity to lead and innovate within a dynamic food manufacturing environment. This role is pivotal in ensuring the highest standards of quality and food safety, directly impacting the health and satisfaction of our customers. You will have the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with a dedicated team, all while driving continuous improvement and compliance with industry standards. This position not only allows you to showcase your expertise but also provides a clear path for career advancement within our growing company.
Achieving these KPIs will require rising to the challenges of resistance to change from long-standing employees, the complexity of coordinating improvements across multiple departments, and the need to stay updated with evolving regulatory requirements. Additionally, the candidate will need to manage the balance between maintaining daily operations and implementing long-term improvements.
Work Environment
The Quality and Food Safety Manager will work in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, reporting to the corporate Sr. Quality Food Safety Manager, with a dotted line to the Plant Manager. The team includes Quality Assurance technicians and other plant QFS staff, all dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of food safety and quality. The company culture emphasizes continuous improvement, teamwork, and innovation. Relevant tools and technologies include statistical analysis software, HACCP systems, and various quality management systems.
Growth Opportunities
Achieving the outlined KPIs will position the candidate for significant career growth within the company. Success in this role demonstrates leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to drive meaningful change, all of which are critical for advancement to higher-level positions within the organization.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Minimum of 4 year B.S. degree in Food Science, Microbiology or related field.
Experience
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in food manufacturing business, preferably in the Quality Assurance or Production environment. Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience. Must have working knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, quality systems, and experience working with and leading team in a manufacturing environment. Must possess understanding of FDA and local regulatory requirements.
Other Skills
Effective management and supervisory skills. Must have excellent facilitating skills in a team environment, and effective communication skills, both written and oral. Training skills with ability to develop own curriculum. Must be a demonstrated problem solver with the ability to implement effective solutions. Working knowledge of statistical and other advanced analytical problem solving tools. Must be able to read, write and communicate in the English language.
Headquartered in Lakeville, Minn., Post Consumer Brands, a business unit of Post Holdings, Inc., is dedicated to providing people and their pets with delicious food choices for every taste and budget. The company’s portfolio includes beloved brands such as Honey Bunches of Oats®, PEBBLES®, Grape-Nuts® and Malt-O-Meal® cereal, and Peter Pan® peanut butter, as well as Rachael Ray® Nutrish®, Kibbles ‘n Bits® and 9Lives® dog and cat food. As a company committed to high standards of quality and to our values, we are driven by one idea: To make lives better by making delicious food accessible for all. For more information about our brands, visit www.postconsumerbrands.com and follow us on LinkedIn for the latest news.
Brand
Post Consumer Brands recently acquired several iconic pet food brands, venturing into a new market while remaining true to our purpose to provide delicious and accessible food that our consumers love. We’re always searching the center store for the next exciting product to add to our portfolio, and right now, we’re growing and need passionate, driven individuals with diverse perspectives to help us reach greater heights. That’s where you come in. Join a team where your voice is not only heard but valued. Make a real impact on brands enjoyed by millions of people and their pets.
At Post Consumer Brands, we take pride in our longstanding legacy of making one of every five breakfast cereals families eat daily. Today, we’re just as focused on our future as we expand our grocery business with different shelf-stable foods, including snacks and peanut butter. We are committed to providing accessible and delicious food for families, and we’re always searching the center store for the next exciting product to add to our portfolio. As we soar to new heights, we need creative, determined individuals from all walks of life to join our team, where your unique perspective and ideas are acknowledged and valued. Be a part of a company that empowers you to make a difference that’s evident on grocery store shelves and families’ tables across North America.
Location Description
Post Consumer Brands in Jonesboro, Ark. is home to more than 200 team members. Jonesboro may be a smaller town, but it has a strong performing arts scene, multiple schools, and a diverse geography with sports and outdoor recreation opportunities for everyone. The Post Jonesboro team supports the community through food pantry volunteering and an annual toy drive during the holiday season.
Responsibilities
Joining our team as a Quality and Food Safety Manager offers a unique opportunity to lead and innovate within a dynamic food manufacturing environment. This role is pivotal in ensuring the highest standards of quality and food safety, directly impacting the health and satisfaction of our customers. You will have the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with a dedicated team, all while driving continuous improvement and compliance with industry standards. This position not only allows you to showcase your expertise but also provides a clear path for career advancement within our growing company.
- Sign-on Bonus of $10,000 relocation for ideal candidate. Location: M-F on-site 1st shift.**
- Within the first 90 days, the successful candidate will conduct a comprehensive audit of the current Quality and Food Safety (QFS) programs, identifying gaps and areas for improvement. This will involve reviewing all raw materials, process parameters, and sanitation procedures to ensure compliance with Customer, Company, State, and Federal standards. The deliverable will be a detailed report outlining the findings and a prioritized action plan for addressing any deficiencies.
- By the end of the first six months, the candidate will have implemented at least three major quality improvement initiatives. These initiatives should be based on the initial audit findings and aim to enhance product quality and safety. Success will be measured by a reduction in non-compliance incidents and customer complaints, as well as improved audit scores from internal and external reviews.
- Within the first year, the candidate will lead the team in achieving full compliance with Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standards, including the successful completion of a third-party audit. This will involve coordinating with Engineering and Maintenance to ensure all structural and mechanical designs support food safety and GMP practices. The deliverable will be the certification of the plant under GFSI standards, demonstrating the highest level of food safety and quality management.
- Throughout the first year, the candidate will develop and implement a robust training program for all employees on non-compliance, metal detection, GMPs, preventive controls, and sanitation procedures. The success of this program will be measured by improved employee performance, reduced error rates, and enhanced overall food safety culture within the plant.
Achieving these KPIs will require rising to the challenges of resistance to change from long-standing employees, the complexity of coordinating improvements across multiple departments, and the need to stay updated with evolving regulatory requirements. Additionally, the candidate will need to manage the balance between maintaining daily operations and implementing long-term improvements.
Work Environment
The Quality and Food Safety Manager will work in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, reporting to the corporate Sr. Quality Food Safety Manager, with a dotted line to the Plant Manager. The team includes Quality Assurance technicians and other plant QFS staff, all dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of food safety and quality. The company culture emphasizes continuous improvement, teamwork, and innovation. Relevant tools and technologies include statistical analysis software, HACCP systems, and various quality management systems.
Growth Opportunities
Achieving the outlined KPIs will position the candidate for significant career growth within the company. Success in this role demonstrates leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to drive meaningful change, all of which are critical for advancement to higher-level positions within the organization.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Minimum of 4 year B.S. degree in Food Science, Microbiology or related field.
Experience
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in food manufacturing business, preferably in the Quality Assurance or Production environment. Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience. Must have working knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, quality systems, and experience working with and leading team in a manufacturing environment. Must possess understanding of FDA and local regulatory requirements.
Other Skills
Effective management and supervisory skills. Must have excellent facilitating skills in a team environment, and effective communication skills, both written and oral. Training skills with ability to develop own curriculum. Must be a demonstrated problem solver with the ability to implement effective solutions. Working knowledge of statistical and other advanced analytical problem solving tools. Must be able to read, write and communicate in the English language.
