This is an onsite position located in Cicero, NY – must be able to be onsite daily.
1st Shift Job – times are flexible 6:00 to 2:30 6:30 to 3:30 or 7:00 to 4:00pm
Job description
A Growing Manufacturing Company is looking for a Quality & Food Safety Specialist. This position is responsible for leading and/or completing food safety projects and tasks in a timely manner and summarizing results in a coherent manner. This position will report to the Quality Assurance & Food Safety Manager.
Major Responsibilities:
· A strong knowledge of Quality Systems and manufacturing capabilities.
· Investigate consumer complaints and document results.
· Develop and update procedures that are easily understood by the appropriate audience.
· Compile end-of-the-month reports as required.
· An active participant in audits by internal teams and external agencies, as required or requested.
· Follow-up/post-audits occur to validate action plan completion
· Help support the Food Safety Management System (FSMS) and remain prepared for FSSC 22000 audits and regulatory inspections.
· Will work closely with other departments within the company to provide guidance and support.
· Creates reports detailing current performance
· Provide training to employees in all departments
· Food Safety Training and compliance tracking.
· Interacts with Managers daily to ensure accurate data is being reported.
· Strong sense of urgency, organization, and outstanding prioritization skills
· Proven ability to work with little to no supervision, and meet tight deadlines.
· File maintenance and administrative support within the location
· Perform other tasks assigned by the Quality Assurance & Food Safety Manager.
Skills/Knowledge:
· Must possess good interpersonal skills, including being able to plan and delegate instructions to people. Must be able to communicate clearly to different departments
· Knowledge of food safety, HACCP, and appropriate supporting programs (e.g. cleaning, sanitation, pest management, etc.) is required.
· Knowledge of manufacturing processes and GMP requirements.
· Knowledge of ISO standards and systems, including ISO 22000 and FSMA.
· Excellent computer skills in Microsoft 365*
· Ability to motivate and lead teams, also act as a backup for the QA supervisor as needed.
Education: A minimum of an associate degree in food science, Food Manufacturing, Biology, or other Science-based degrees. Also, a combination of education and experience in HACCP, GMP’s and quality principles will be considered.
Experience:
2-3 years of quality assurance experience in a food-manufacturing environment is preferred.
· PCQI, HACCP, GMP, food safety, non-GMO and allergen plans, and sanitation.
Excellent Project Management and communication skills
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work setting:
- Factory
- In-person
- Manufacturing facility
Experience:
- Manufacturing: 5 years (Required)
- Food Production: 5 years (Required)