Essential Functions/Key Deliverables
- Develop implement verify and validate Food Safety and QA processes and procedures used to monitor & update quality systems for incoming raw materials production and products (Finished and Work in Process) to ensure compliance to all regulatory customer and company requirements.
- Addresses BRCGS deviations on an immediate and ongoing basis and assists in the training and development of production personnel in these areas.
- Provide products and services to customers (internal and external) which meet or exceed expectations.
- Assist in implementing mentoring monitoring and acting as HARA Team Leader.
- Drive plant improvement by providing proactive solutions to issues that will support facility operations staff in achieving Quality and Safety goals.
- Conducts implements yearly reassessment of food safety programs BRCGS training and self inspections.
- Maintain contact between Sales and Operations in order to communicate customer/consumer issues and resolutions that arise and brings about corrective action if needed.
- Maintain effective working relationship with R&D Sales Marketing Distribution Purchasing and Operations. Provide timely accurate and relevant data and analysis to enable them to effectively manage the business.
- Maintain a professional working relationship with regulatory bodies. Monitor industry and regulatory news to identify new trends that could be utilized for continuous improvement within the facility and company
- Build and maintain a strong team through effective training mentoring and team building.
- Monitoring and testing of critical control points (CCPs)
- Perform any other duty reasonable corresponding with the role.
Knowledge/Skills/Experience
- Bachelors Degree
- 5 to 10 years experience in a manufacturing environment with proven experience in managing teams and maintaining quality and food safety programs.
- Experience in metal packaging production specifically 2-piece aluminum beverage can experience preferred.
- Exposure to required audits and proven implementation of quality programs.
- Proven track record of managing individuals.
- Knowledge of HACCP BRCGS GMPs and ISO
- Ability to perform root cause analysis determine corrective action and provide necessary steps for follow through.
- Self Motivated detailed oriented with the ability to work in a fast and ever-changing environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to create professional and technical reports and presentations in a timely manner and clearly communicate to all levels of personnel.
- Proficient in Microsoft applications.