Manager Food Safety and Quality Burley

Food Safety & Quality Manager in Burley, Idaho

About The Role

Provides the leadership necessary to establish and maintain Food Safety quality levels of products through sanitation, raw materials, packaging and quality systems management. The Factory FSQ manager, reporting to the Regional FSQ Director, is accountable for all Food Safety and Quality compliance and partners with all functions across the value chain to drive Continuous Improvements, support Operations, Supply Chain, and Consumer Services, while fostering a cross-functional quality, compliance, and performance culture. Is responsible for leadership and the development, implementation, and management of all Food Safety Quality Assurance programs and activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and support to ensure compliance to McCain’s regional and global requirements/Policies, regulatory requirements, product quality, and food safety.
• Utilize tools such as auditing, process evaluation, trend analysis to achieve continuous improvement and business objectives.
• Direct and supervise the development, implementation, and administration of FSQ activities in all phases of production at factory level (Quality Management Systems).
• Lead Quality Strategy Deployment at the site, improving established ways of working and delivering and improving key metrics/KPI reflected in the company business objectives.
• Manage quality and food safety incidents at the site level, supporting decision making for out-of-specification materials and products, ensuring that relevant corrective and preventive actions are defined and implemented.
• Promote Food Safety and quality awareness and ownership in the factory and internal/external warehouse.
• Ensure compliance of the audit programs for internal and external audits (e.g., FSSC 22000/BRC/SQF, KEFSQ).
• Ensure the effective operation of HACCP and Food Safety Teams.
• Identify and apply “Standard Practices” within the facility or from the broader network.
• Communicate new and/or updated Regulatory Policies within the facility.
• Supervise the activities of department personnel, with strong emphasis on people development.
• Assist in the development and execution of FSQ training programs to ensure proper training for plant personnel.
• Participate in new/changed equipment/process projects with Engineering, including conducting risk assessments and monitoring agreed-upon mitigations.
• Manage held product with authority to disposition appropriately and record accordingly.
• Liaison between corporate R&D team and plant management to ensure efficient handover of new product development, PSTs, and Product Optimization.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• B.S. in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, or similar scientific discipline.
• Minimum 5-7 years Quality Management experience, preferably in food manufacturing or consumer goods industry.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of food safety/HACCP, GMPs, Allergen Controls, Sanitary design/controls, pest control, basic food regulations, specifications, analytical and microbiological lab methods, and basic food technology.
• Knowledge of Quality systems and Root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of Micro and Hygiene/Sanitation monitoring.
• Auditing and assessment skills.
• Understanding of basic food safety principles.
• FSMA, PCQI, GFSI certifications preferred.

About The Team

The Burley FSQ team is dynamic and energetic. They work across all functions and are looking for a well-rounded Manager to join.

Pay

Compensation range: $97,500.00 - $130,000.00 USD annually + Bonus eligibility. The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs.

Benefits

Employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug).
• Retirement savings benefits.
• Leave support including medical, family, and bereavement.
• Well-being programs including vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources.

Coverages are aligned with applicable law and can vary by work level, location, and nature of the role. Additional benefit detail available during the application process.