Oversee food safety quality and regulatory compliance for production lines ensuring adherence to policies regulations customer and supplier standards.
Act as the main contact for FDA and other regulatory inspections.
Maintain the SQF management system including regulatory compliance customer specifications HACCP preventive controls microbiological testing and laboratory oversight.
Manage the Customer Complaint Management program including root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.
Review and maintain preventive actions including investigations related to product complaints and discrepancies in production and propose corrective/preventive actions.
Assist in the development training and retention of Quality Assurance staff.
Review product labels and packaging for technical accuracy and FDA compliance.
Manage the QC Hold Program including protocols for holds rework and nonconforming ingredients packaging and products.
Maintain traceability programs and conduct crisis management and mock recall exercises.
Conduct research and development of new products and modifications to existing products.
Oversee the customer sampling program.
Provide leadership in improving maintaining and validating sanitation practices and procedures.
Monitor pest control inspections audits and followup on corrective actions.
Conduct regular inspections and sanitation directing pest control programs.
Oversee cleaning and sanitation procedures evaluate SSOPs approved cleaning chemicals training and verification processes.
Monitor hygienic standards of premises equipment and grounds.
Maintain and write detailed SSOPs for all equipment.
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in biology chemistry or related food science fields.
Minimum 10 years of experience in product testing and QA/QC activities in food pharmaceutical or related manufacturing fields.
Indepth knowledge of food safety regulations and standards including FDA FSMA and SQF.
Strong leadership and management skills with experience in training and developing staff.
Excellent problemsolving abilities and experience with root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.
Proficiency in maintaining traceability programs and conducting crisis management exercises.
Experience with product label and packaging compliance for FDA standards.
Ability to manage multiple programs and ensure adherence to food safety and quality protocols.
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced degree in food science or related field.
Certification in HACCP SQF or other relevant food safety management systems.
Experience with regulatory inspections and thirdparty audits.
Familiarity with pest control and sanitation practices in food manufacturing.
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with crossfunctional teams.
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