What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Specialist QRC position at The Hershey Company?
Job Location : Hershey, PA
Summary :
This role is designed to support Innovation with a focus on food safety while enabling speed to market, including “atypical” approaches to develop, manufacture and market new products. As a result, this position needs to react quickly to changing business needs and maintain a “fluid” work environment. Under direction from the Dir Mfg Quality Systems & Labs and in collaboration with R&D, Operations, Engineering, Packaging, and Commercial Teams, this role is responsible for all aspects of food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance of the Agile Innovation Process and traditional early-stage Innovation. This includes, but is not limited to, identification and approval of ingredients and packaging, conducting quality system assessments (ingredient / packaging suppliers, manufacturing locations, distribution sites, etc.), policy and procedure development pertaining to Innovation, conducting Quality Design Reviews, developing Food Safety and Quality plans and providing on-site support of manufacturing and distribution operations. Ensures compliance with government regulations, industry standards and Company’s program and procedures.
Key Responsibilities :
Prepare reports, presentations, and training modules. Work with Hershey’s QRC, Engineering, Packaging, and R&D team members to identify, standardize, and implement best practices, new technologies and methods related to these areas of expertise and any emerging issues. Work with COEs and SMEs to develop and implement global standards for food safety and quality at external manufacturing partners. Work with Hershey Marketing, Sales, and Operations to ensure inclusion of Quality Requirements in Contractual Agreements.
Skills and Experience :
Able to work in a dynamic environment with short deadlines and constantly shifting business needs.
- Thorough knowledge of Food Safety and HACCP, GMPs, FDA regulations, quality design principles.
- FDA PCQI certification preferred.
- Ability to troubleshoot using Company-wide resources and evaluate quality systems.
- Capable of understanding varied manufacturing processes to include dairy, sweeteners, confectionery, cereal, peanuts and tree nuts, ground nuts, raisins, flour, snacks, baking, extrusion and warehousing.
- Manufacturing plant experience preferred.
- Quick learner and self-motivated.
- Must be able to climb ladders and maneuver around equipment
- Must have strong computer skills and be proficient in desktop software packages
- Ability to work in a team environment and independently in a flexible work environment with changing priorities.
- Solid communication skills in verbal and written form. Solid presentation skills.
- Ability to lead & influence change
- Ability to represent Hershey and establish effective relationships with External Manufacturing Partners
- Must be able to travel up to 25% of the time, including domestic and international with possible weekend travel and stays required.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Must have or be able to obtain a Passport.
Minimum Education / Requirements :
BS degree in a technical field such as Chemistry / Biology / Microbiology, Food Science, Engineering. FDA PCQI (Preventative Control Qualified Individual) certification preferred.
Experience : Minimum 5 years' experience in the food industry with experience in manufacturing / co-manufacturing / co-packing / distribution quality systems and industry benchmarking.
