Job Description

Responsibilities:

Drive continuous improvement in Food Safety and Quality Assurance by supporting bakery team goals and key

performance indicator (KPI) achievement.

Set challenging, reasonable performance expectations for microbiological performance, foreign material

control, regulatory compliance, and Food Safety Plan programs.

Responsible for the selection, motivation and development of food safety and quality assurance personnel to

ensure all positions are effectively staffed and managed. Reviews progress with Human Resources on an

ongoing basis. Conducts timely formal performance evaluations for all direct reports, in addition to

recommending developmental training.

Responsible for implementing and improving standardized food safety and quality assurance policies including

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis and Risk Based Preventive Controls (HARPC),

Integrated Management System (AIMS), maintaining food safety and quality documentation in ETQ and

creating improvement strategies for the business.

Responsible for clearly identifying and communicating Quality and Food Safety objectives to the bakery

management and operations teams.

Responsible for providing training, as needed, to bakery and Central Service personnel on quality, foods safety

and basic food hygiene practices

Responsible for reviewing the effective completion of root cause analysis and corrective actions to all nonconformances at bakery level and non-conformances communicated by customers.

Responsible for supporting bakery management teams in resolving food safety and quality nonconformities and

implementing effective root cause analysis and corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Responsible for verifying the completion of on-going finished product sensory evaluation reviews and

identifying quality opportunities for improvement to bakery teams.

Responsible for completion of independent food safety, GMP, and bakery hygiene gap assessments in the

bakery, distribution centers and supplier locations, as needed.

Monitoring and oversight of bakery FSQA budgets, working in tandem with bakery controller(s).

Provide support in preparation for and leading, as needed, during customer and third party audits.

Responsible for providing support and direction to bakeries in the implementation of AIMS programs and ETQ

compliance platform.

Responsible for verifying completion of bakery(s) FSQA Compliance Calendar(s).

Responsible for supporting the up-dating and the continuous review of existing Food Safety Plans to

incorporate current GMP practices, prerequisite programs, Process Preventive Controls, Allergen Preventive

Controls, Sanitation Preventive Controls and Supply Chain Applied Controls.

Responsible for supporting bakery Food Safety (HARPC) team in the evaluation and implementation of

appropriate controls for biological, chemical (including radiological and allergens), physical and economically

motivated hazards to our foods. This should also include consideration for the development of defect action

limits, hygienic zoning and adequate by-product controls.

Responsible for the effective implementation and adherence to the Bakeries Recall and Traceability

Program.

Responsible for understanding all applicable food regulations (international, national, state, and local), leading

bakery teams in meeting regulations, and effectively interacting with regulatory personnel.

Responsible for understanding, implementation of, and leading the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI)

Standard (e.g. BRC). Assisting bakery locations in recertification, and overseeing bakery preparations for

customer and third party audits.

Routinely interfaces with key customers to preserve and enhance the image of the company as a competent

supplier of quality foods exceeding their expectations.

Responsible for assuring the bakery team effectively investigate customer/consumer complaints using root

cause analysis, corrective actions and preventive measures, and responding to complaints in the required

timeframe, and analysing complaint trends for continuous improvement.

Supports new food development to ensure appropriate controls and inspections are in place for the successful

launch of new foods (e.g. sampling, sensory, process controls, SPC, visual aid guides, spec development).

Additional duties as required, assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Technology, or Food Science preferred or

sufficient experience in the food industry to cover the technical skills needed.

Minimum of 5 years comprehensive food processing, food safety and quality experience with an extensive

background in manufacturing food industry, HACCP, USDA, or FDA preferred

Training in HACCP (Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points).

Certified in a Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standard such as BRC or SQF

Previous experience with GFSI, BRC, SQF and/or USDA audits desirable.

Understanding of microbiology aseptic sampling, methods, and interpretation

Knowledge of food hygiene, hygienic zoning, cGMP’s, and environmental monitoring.

Good writing, statistics (SPC and charting), analytical, and critical thinking skills

Proficient in computers including spreadsheets, statistical programs, and SAP applications

Salary Range: $93,000-$115,000

Benefits Designed with You in Mind

comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health & Wellness:

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Company-paid life insurance

Optional voluntary benefits

Work-Life Balance:

Paid parental leave

Paid time off and holidays

Financial Security:

Competitive 401(k) plan with a 100% vested company match

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Continuous Growth:

Tuition reimbursement program

Flexible Spending:

HSA and FSA options

Performance-Based Rewards:

We value your hard work and dedication. That’s why we offer performance-driven incentive programs tailored to

your role:

Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP): Recognizing individual and team achievements.

Sales Incentive Plan (SIP): Rewarding excellence in sales performance.

Bakery Incentive Plan (BIP): Focused on achieving bakery-specific performance goals.

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