JOB SUMMARY: Implements new standardization initiatives and completes FSQR improvement projects.  Coordinates GSF LPNA Quality, Food Safety and regulatory compliance activities to meet objectives for quality, food safety, regulatory compliances, and customer satisfaction at the Divisional level.  Participates in audits (internal, customer, 3rd party) supporting division’s short and long-range goals for business growth.

Essential Functions:

1. Coordinates FSQR programs standardization initiatives and improvement projects for all LPNA facilities. (20%)
2. Conducts food safety and quality audits, including sanitation audits at the Liquid Products NA facilities to ensure compliance with all regulatory, customer, and company policies requirements. Participates in preoperational inspections and communicates best practices and updated information on sanitation programs, chemicals to ensure effectiveness of the sanitation program. (15%)
3. Supports the implementation of new or updated Divisional and Corporate level Food Safety and Quality policies and programs in LPNA facilities. Updates existing Food Safety & Quality policies, procedures and documentation to keep up with changing customer or regulatory requirements and communicates requirements for all LPNA facilities. Collaborates with all LPNA facilities to ensure all LPNA facilities are compliant and meet all regulatory requirements and corporate policies requirements. (15%)
4. Collaborates with Plant Quality Systems Managers to continually improve existing Food Safety & Quality programs. (10%)
5. Provides support for troubleshooting Food Safety and Quality related incidents and for identifying root causes and corrective actions. (10%)
6. Serves as Technical Liason (Quality and Food Safety expert) to Plant Quality Systems, Operations, and Product Development (10%)
7. Provide direction and resources to the Divisional Customer Concerns and Supplier Quality teams assuring alignment with the LPNA Sr. Director of Food Safety and Quality (10%)
8. Provides guidance and direction to the LPNA facilities on how to improve Quality Plans focused on defects prevention. (5%)
9. Participates in management and technical team meetings to present food safety and quality related information and to enhance company-wide communication and teamwork. (5%)
10. Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and experience equivalent to:

Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s degree in food science, food microbiology, biology or equivalent from an accredited college or university.
Master’s Degree in food science, food microbiology preferred.

Experience:
10 years of relevant food safety & quality programs management work experience in an FDA regulated environment.

LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
Manages up to 2 employees (directly)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert):

• Food Safety Plans/Quality programs, GMP’s and Food Safety regulations (E)
• FSMA/FDA Regulations (E)
• Manufacturing concepts and techniques (E)
• CIP sanitation programs (J)
• Food safety and Quality audit concepts and techniques (E)
• Food processing concepts and techniques (J)
• Product recovery systems (E)
• PC word processing/spreadsheet software (E)
• Presentation Software (PowerPoint) (J)
• Statistical Process Control and Continuous Improvement tools (E)
• Persuasion/Influential Skills (E)
• Attention to details (E)
• Strength of conviction (J)

Skill and ability to:

• Analyze and resolve complex problems
• Excellent organizational skills including time management and ability to effectively prioritize multiple projects
• Strong ability to evaluate processes and lead change
• Interpret food safety and quality problems and anomalies and identify appropriate solutions
• Communicate and coordinate effectively with internal and external customers verbally and in writing
• Prepare a variety of comprehensive administrative and technical documents and reports
• Read and process written information with a high degree of accuracy
• Train employees in Risk Based Preventive Controls and sanitation processes
• Work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality/food safety and customer service
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Travel via airplane and drive an automobile
• Act in accordance with GSF’s Values and Creed

LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
Not applicable. Good influencing skills and ability to work well with others, and in teams

PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES

• Productivity/quality standards: verifiable Liquid Products Food Safety Plans program and Quality program improvements.
• Productivity/quality standards: verifiable Liquid Products sanitation program
• Regulatory compliance
• Budget
• Teamwork within the department and across departments
• Internal and external customer satisfaction
• Vendor relations
• Safety standards and procedures: food processing