Food Safety Quality Lead

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Purpose of the Role

EverGrain is an ingredient venture whose purpose is to make products healthier taste better and more sustainable. The business was launched by AnheuserBusch InBev in 2019 and features new technology that repurposes brewers grain barley to produce plant protein ingredients.

If you are interested in a handson continuous improvementoriented fastpaced role in a worldclass manufacturing environment then our FSQA Business Process Manager (BPM) role is for you. This is a chance to oversee the manufacturing of safe food by protecting our brand and guiding operations on their journey to deliver quality product that will delight our customers and their consumers. This is a chance to develop as a leader change agent and Food Safety and Quality professional.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and provide guidance to quality assurance technicians.
• Train and mentor staff on food safety and quality assurance procedures.
• Lead schedule and coordinate quality assurance activities and staff.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable food safety regulations (e.g. FDA USDA HACCP FSMA).
• Develop implement and maintain food safety plans including HACCP SSOPs and GMPs.
• Conduct regular food safety audits and inspections of the facility and production processes.
• Implement & monitor quality assurance programs to ensure product quality meets standards.
• Conduct product testing and analysis to identify and resolve quality issues.
• Maintain accurate records of quality assurance activities and findings.
• Identify areas for improvement in food safety and quality assurance processes.
• Collaborate with production and other departments to implement corrective actions.
• Lead initiatives to enhance food safety and quality systems.
• Prepare and maintain detailed reports on food safety and quality assurance activities.
• Responsible for of complete accurate & in compliance documentation that meets regulatory requirements.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to management
• Stay up to date with changes in food safety regulations and industry best practices.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities during inspections and audits.
• Implement changes to policies and procedures based on regulatory updates.
• Address customer complaints and concerns related to food safety and quality.
• Provide support to sales and customer service teams regarding quality assurance matters.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree required Food Science Biology Microbiology Chemistry or related field preferred.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts required (days afternoons midnights and weekends).
• Strong leadership skills and ability to lead by example.
• At least 3 to 5 years of experience in the food and beverage industry required.
• Indepth knowledge of both manufacturing and packaging processes including plant sanitation (CIP/COP) practices.
• Working knowledge of current GMPs HACCP pest control and allergen control. Expertise in GFSI standards (BRC FSSC22000 SQF etc. a plus.
• Indepth knowledge of food microbiology and microbiological methods used in the food manufacturing industry.
• Strong understanding of Quality policies and procedures.
• Six Sigma Green or Black belt certification preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills (both verbal and written) required.
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills required.
• Ability to work in a fastpaced environment