QA Manager

Who We Are

AtJonnyPops our team is empowered to make an impact at work every day from producing high-quality innovative frozen novelties tospreadingkindness one pop at a time. We look for bright and ambitious individuals whoseek outchallenges thrive in fast-paced and high-growth environments align with our core values and get fulfilment from seeing their work transform the world around them.

Based in Elk River MNJonnyPopsdevelops manufactures distributes and markets frozen novelties. Retailers from coast to coast including Target Costco Publix Kroger Cub along with thousands of regional and local grocers makeJonnyPopspart of their assortment.

Growing from a dorm room start-up in 2012JonnyPop mission is to make A Better Pop for a Better World!JonnyPopsleads the frozen novelties space in innovation and uses simple ingredients with no artificial dyes. Every pop stick includes a kind deed spreading kindness every day.

JoiningJonnyPopsis an exciting opportunity to be part ofhigh-growth brand and have a direct impact on the companys success. Join our team and help us makeA Better Pop for a Better World!

Job Summary

TheFood Safety &Quality Assurance Manageris responsible forQuality Assurance Programs atJonnyPopsand will ensure food safety and quality of all products role oversees the development implementation and maintenance of food safety and quality systems including HACCP GMPs SQF and customer requirements. The FSQA Manager will lead theplantquality assurance team work closely with operations R&D and supply chain and act as the sites primary point of contact for regulatory and third-party audits.

Food Safety and QualityResponsibilities

• Ensure daily plant quality and food safety operations follow company policies procedures customer requirements local state and federal regulations.

• Manage QualitySupervisors and Plant Quality Engineersand provide daily floor leadership of food safety to the Plant.

• Responsible for coordination and compliance of 3rd party audits.

• Ensure proper product testing standards and protocols are correctly executedat the plant.

• Ensure daily plant testing and laboratory protocols are adhered to.

• Provide reports and relevant information to the organizations top management on the effectiveness and suitability of the food safety management system.

• Interpretanalyzeand communicate quality issues using root cause analysis both internal and external (customer complaints) andinitiateapplicable corrective measures.

• Serve as liaison with all regulatory bodies and audit personnel.

• Provide quality sanitary and other product certificates as needed for clients and export purposes.

• Collaborate with R&D and operations on product development line trials and change management processes.

• Track report and review the Quality Performance Indicators on a regular basis to drive continuous improvement through monthly Food Safety Meetings.

• Activelymonitorand manage cost of quality to suggest improvements.

• Maintain and support Key Performance Indicators (e.g. consumer complaint reductions hold reduction etc.) to measure and control quality systems and processes for improvement.

• Development of quality knowledge for all plant employees; coaching guidance role model quality standards.

• Qualified to complete essential functions as a Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI).

• This role will act as the primary SQF Practitioner.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Microbiology Food ScienceDairyScienceor related field

• 5 years in quality/manufacturing/sanitation management roles with experience in food. production. Experience with dairy or frozen novelties a plus.

• PCQI (preventive controls qualified individual) for Human Foods certificationrequired.

• Understanding of Food Safety and Regulatory requirements.

• HACCP training previously completed.

• Experience with SQF highly desired.

• Ability to define problems collect dataestablishfacts and draw valid conclusions.

• Full understanding of FDA/USDA regulations and GMP in a food manufacturing facility.

• Understanding of GFSI (global food safety initiative) audit requirements.

• Training in or experience with FSMA / FoodDefense.

• Experience with Redzone quality and production system a plus

• Ability to connect with and influence plant management and plant workforce.

• Continuous improvement experience.

• Experience with basic in-house lab testing for safety compliance.

• Ability to work beyond standard business hours as needed including holidays weekends or different shifts.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate ideas and technical information in an easily understandable way.

• Strong planning and organization skills.

• Proficiencyusing Microsoft Office programs including ExcelWordand PowerPoint.

• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and analyses and interpret lab results.

• Ability to speak Spanish a plus.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical demands andworkenvironment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employeeis required tostand sit walk use hands to finger handle or feel objectstoolsor controls; talk and hear and reach with hands or arms. The employee isfrequentlyrequired to climb or balance and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 30 lbs. Works comfortably in avariable temperatureenvironment. While performing the duties of this job the employeeregularly worksin regular office conditionsa laboratoryenvironment production inside a cooler or in a warehouse.

Work Environment:

• Primarily on-site within a food manufacturing facility.

• May require occasional travel for external training or meetings.

• Ability to work in environments that may include exposure to noise machinery and temperature variations.

Additional Requirements

• Naturally curious with an appreciation for ambiguity and the ability to embrace the test and learn mentality in pursuit of continuous improvement.

• Alignment to our mission to spread kindness JonnyPopsis a kindness-based company

• Versatility flexibility and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.

JonnyPops offers a competitive benefits package which includes the following:

• Medical/Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• HSA
• FSA
• DCFSA
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• FTO/PTO
• EAP Programs
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Referral Program
• Sick & Safe Leave
• 401k
• Company Sponsored Meal Plan

* Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses and/or commissions.