Hiring Company:
Delicatessen Services Co., LLC
Overview:Oversees all the manufacturing food safety and quality as well as continuous improvement and certification programs (programs include, but are not limited to, SQF, Organic, Kosher, and the Sanitation Continuum). Initiates or consults on projects related to product quality and food safety. Responsible for maintaining Corporate Food Safety and Quality procedures and work instructions. Managing food safety improvements of the sanitation programs in the plants including procedure and work instructions development and maintenance.
Job Description:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Hire and supervise SQF Practitioners across all plants
- Trend and analyze food safety and quality reports including but not limited to, Customer Complaints, CAPAs, and Master Sanitation Schedule.
- Trend microbiological and environmental testing results, and work with Corporate microbiology team in relation to quality or food safety concerns. Assist in troubleshooting with USDA-FSIS and FDA regulatory issues and food safety or quality deviations.
- Assist in troubleshooting with USDA-FSIS and FDA regulatory issues and food safety or quality deviations.
- Provide support to manufacturing plants in the absence of the Director of Quality Assurance.
- Provide structure for writing formal processes for manufacturing processes, work flows and work instructions for all aspects of product manufacturing.
- Ensure all work instructions for manufacturing products are complete and up to date for all product manufacturing processes.
- Ensure audits are completed for all pertinent manufacturing processes for both internal review and 3rd party compliance.
- Responsible for working across all functions and levels on changes to food safety and product quality programs and procedures
- Develop and lead integrated process management teams to develop food safety and quality monitoring programs
- Re-assess and validate associated Work Instructions and Process Operating Guides (POGs) with any implemented process or product change
- Assist manufacturing locations SQF Practitioners in annual certification audits
- Conduct internal audits and employee interviews
- Lead the plant SQF and sanitation teams in all continuous improvement activities
- Responsible for communicating changes, modifications or updates to food safety and product quality programs and procedures
- Provide concise and timely feedback to the appropriate individuals regarding issues
- Other duties as assigned
Education and/or Experience
- BS degree in a Food Science, Meat Science or related discipline is preferred (appropriate higher level technical plant work experience will be considered as an alternative)
- Five (5) to seven (7) years of experience in Quality Assurance, Food Safety or a related field in a meat processing facility.
- Must have a solid understanding of SQF, HACCP/SSOP regulatory requirements.
Location:Brooklyn, NY, Edison, NJ, Forrest City, AR, Groveport, OH, Holland, MI, Jarratt, VA, New Castle, IN, Petersburg, VA, Sarasota, FL
Time Type:Full time
Department:Quality Control
What We Do
Since Boar's Head was founded in 1905, much has changed. While many have learned to cut corners, we are happy to say we haven't changed with the times, and over 110 years later, we're still using only the finest ingredients—pure pork, poultry and beef, combined with real spices, and no fillers, by-products, artificial colors or flavors, gluten or trans fat. What started with just a few products has grown to over 500, ranging from premium delicatessen meats, cheeses and condiments to an array of Italian and Old World specialties, hummus, snacking, and foodservice items. With Boar’s Head, you can trust each and every one of our products was prepared with the utmost care.
Offering the world’s best delicatessen meats, cheeses and condiments is a never-ending quest that calls for a special type of team member. One who consistently:
• Pushes for excellence in their personal and professional lives.
• Invests in fostering relationships through open communication and respect.
• Collaborates to passionately delight our customers.
In exchange, we proudly provide:
• Top medical, dental, and vision coverage for team members and their families.
• Competitive pay, bonus, and 401(k) plans.
• Opportunities to participate in the Boar’s Head Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program.
• Career development opportunities through on-the-job, e-learning, and instructor-led training. Our Learning Management System has hundreds of courses to help team members learn and grow.
• Community involvement activities that tackle critical hunger-relief, healthcare, and education initiatives through non-profit organizations such as Feeding America, The ALS Association, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, The Salvation Army, and hospital foundations throughout the country.
