POSITION DESCRIPTION:  Food Safety and Quality (FSQ) Manager leads the execution of food safety and quality programs, system assessments and implementation, and related technical services including sanitation, regulatory compliance, internal and external compliance audits, facility food safety, and associated training. The role includes the responsibility for technicians as direct reports including their professional development.  Requires a strong interface with complex and facility managers.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Responsible for ensuring that all FSQ programs are in place for the production and storage of all products manufactured under clean, safe, and wholesome conditions.Lead efforts in identifying root cause of quality issues, establish corrective actions and follow up to ensure resolutionLead all food safety and quality audits including but not limited to SQF, customer, regulatory and internal. Works with FSQ Technical Services team to develop and analyzes statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and establish proposed quality and reliability expectancy of finished product.Develops, updates and maintains FSQ programs/procedures, etc. as needed and directed.Develop an effective sanitation inspection program, train QC staff on proper sanitation practices, proper GMPs, etc.Manage FSQ document review process and filing.Manage “hold” program.Perform sampling and review microbiological test resultsWrite documents, manuals, SOPs, and update specification sheets as directed.Supervises all FSQ staff. Directs workers engaged in inspection and testing activities to ensure continuous control over materials, facilities, and products.Maintain strong relationships with leaders across the organization.Participates and provides feedback into Management Reviews, and other FSQ-related meetings.Consistently demonstrates good judgment and critical thinking in the performance of duties.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

Attend industry meetings and functions as assigned.Be the face of Rose Acre Farms FSQ with customers as assigned.Must treat all (employees, co-workers, management, customers and vendors) with respect and courtesy.Must be able to work varying schedule including days, nights and weekends as necessary.Must be able to travel overnight as required.All other duties as required 

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or similar degree is preferred.  Proven equivalent work experience will be considered.One to three years in Food Safety and Quality in food manufacturing is preferred.The ideal candidate would be a person who has leadership skills, experience in the function and has been a supervisor.He or she will also demonstrate strong leadership, teamwork and communication skills and have the ability to work on a computer (understanding Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).Proven experience in leading and developing direct reports is desired.Strong written, verbal and presentation skills.Bilingual, English/Spanish proficiency a plus 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Must possess the ability to work in multiple environments, indoors, outdoors, office, warehouse, processing, and areas each varying in temperature, and other environment specific atmospheres.

ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITMENT:

RAF is fully committed to providing our animals with a safe and healthy environment, free from abuse and treated humanely in all aspects.All employees are obligated by moral duty, RAF requirement (refer to Animal Abuse Policy in RAF Handbook), and legal obligation to uphold the strictest animal welfare structured environment and are obligated to report any incidents of abuse, neglect or breach of bio-security for the health and welfare of our animals. 

NON-SMOKING WORK PLACE:

No smoking allowed in workplace, break areas, or on any company property.No smoking in company provided vehicles.

 

Rose Acre Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/AA/M/F/Veteran/ADA (Disability) employer.

 

Rose Acre is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants.  All qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

 

Disclaimer: Although this job description lists and identifies the primary duties of the listed position, it is not an exclusive list. As with all positions at Rose Acre Farms, the very nature and diversification of an egg production facility requires that all team members remain flexible to cover a wide variety of duties that may need covered.

The Information contained in this job description is not only to inform you of the requirements of this position, but will also be used to evaluate your work performance. This will include assisting in a determination of whether or not you will be entitled to certain bonuses and/or raises, and whether or not performance related disciplinary action would be taken against you.