Requirements
- Educational background in food science, chemistry, biology, microbiology, sensory analysis, food packaging, or food engineering.
- Three to seven years of hands-on experience in food safety, quality management, production, or project management within the food industry.
- Proven ability to lead and promote ongoing process improvements.
- Skill in influencing change without direct authority.
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
- Highly organized with attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Demonstrated critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Effective interpersonal skills, including coaching, communication, and conflict resolution.
- Capacity to travel occasionally, though infrequently.
- Numerical aptitude including calculations with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; ability to compute rates, ratios, percentages, and interpret bar graphs.
- Ability to understand and follow detailed but straightforward written or verbal instructions; capable of resolving issues involving a limited number of variables in routine scenarios.
- Skilled at delivering information clearly in individual and small group settings to internal and external stakeholders.
- Physical capability to operate a computer keyboard and telephone; clear and intelligible speech; ability to read and process information; adaptability in interacting with diverse personalities and shifting priorities.
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with food quality systems such as SQF, HACCP, GMPs, and other prerequisite programs.
- Preference given to candidates certified as SQF Practitioners.
- HACCP certification is desirable.
- Experience in drafting and executing policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- 401(k) plan with company matching
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Employee education tuition reimbursement program
Work Arrangement
On-site
Team
Supervises a team of 3 to 6 QA Technicians and 1 to 3 sanitation staff. Team structure includes direct oversight of QA and sanitation personnel.
Other
- Ability to travel infrequently.
- Must be able to manipulate a computer keyboard and telephone handset. Must be able to speak clearly and intelligibly on the telephone and in person. Must be able to read and assimilate information. Must be able to deal with multiple personalities and changing priorities.
