Quality Manager
Job Location:
Lewiston, ME - USA
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Job Summary
FRESH. FORWARD. FLOWERS.
Flowers Foods Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is not just about baking; its about crafting moments of joy with every delicious bite. With 2024 sales of $5.1 billion and as one of the leading producers of packaged bakery goods in the United States Flowers Foods brings passion to the table. From the wholesome goodness of Natures Own and Wonder to the bold and artisanal flavors of Daves Killer Bread the rustic goodness of Canyon Bakehouse and the sweet delights of Tastykake each product is a celebration of taste and quality. Beyond the oven Flowers Foods fosters a culture that values and reflectsHonesty & Integrity Respect & Inclusion Sustainability Passion and a commitment to innovation and a recipe for success Flowers Foods is more than a bakery its a delightful journey into the heart of flavor and community.
Full-time employees are offered the following benefits:
- Comprehensive health and medical benefits
- 401(k) Retirement savings plan
- Professional growth and leadership training
- Paid vacation holidays and parental leave
Benefits may vary depending on your work location.
Manage all Good Manufacturing Food Safety Quality and Regulatory Compliance programs within assigned bakery. This role provides governance of the quality and food safety management process and leads the implementation of the Companys policies standards and GFSI standards at the facility. The role leads and manages the site quality and food safety team to assure the production of high quality safe and legally compliant products that meet the desired product design and customer expectations.
Promote teamwork across departments.
Maintain log of all documented GMP and internal audit GAPs and corrective actions taken.
Manage audits and inspections by third party inspectors. Collaborate with appropriate teams regarding quality program management.
Manage preventive control and foreign material compliance. Build effective root cause analyzes and corrective actions.
Manage physical chemical and biological findings with proper corrective actions in place.
Maintain a foreign material log per company requirements.
Maintain overall responsibility for KPIs related to food safety quality and regulatory compliance.
Manage raw goods and finished goods inspection processes in compliance with company standards
Maintain Quality Manual as outlined in GFSI standards.
Responsible for outside service/vendor compliance with all policies and standards.
Achieve and maintain annual Food Safety certification.
Verify and validate the GFSI systems and all changes.
Responsible for daily product review and record keeping on all shifts.
Ensure disposition of Hold & Release product is authorized in accordance with Corporate Quality Policies and Procedures.
Track and respond to all product complaints keeping bakery management informed of complaints and resolutions.
Update corporate of all new and current formulas to ensure compliance of nutritional panels.
Maintain environmental monitoring program per company standards
Coordinate the correct disposition of product samples using outside test results.
Conduct weekly review of master sanitation schedule adherence and pest control records identifying issues and participating with plant personnel on sanitation planning.
Ensure ATP testing is complete by plant personnel.
Conduct & attend relevant training on food safety quality standards and procedures.
Maintain thorough records of Food Quality Reports Tests and Inspections.
- 5 years of plant quality assurance / control experience in the food industry -including 2 years in a supervisory role.
B.S. Food Science Food Technology Cereal Chemistry Chemistry or related discipline
Salary Range- $83k-$93k/year
We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package. Interested job seekers who successfully complete the series of pre-screening questions and who appear to possess the basic qualifications for this position may be contacted for a telephone interview.
EEO Statement
Flowers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Flowers encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin age veteran status disability status or people of any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The job description above outlines the general nature and level of work expected from employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications for this position. Equivalent combination of education experience and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.
If you need assistance with submitting your resume due to a medical condition or disability please send an e-mail to Megan Normand at or(1).
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Headquartered in Thomasville, Ga., Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) is one of the largest producers of packaged bakery foods in the United States with 2022 sales of $4.8 billion. Flowers operates bakeries across the country that produce a wide range of bakery products. Among the ...
