Food Safety Quality Assurance

4 days ago

Burlington, United States Cairnspring Mills Full time

Cairnspring Mills sparks a global movement to build regenerative food systems that lift farmers out of a commodity system and nourish the world with clean, healthy, and flavorful grains and flours.


It is our intention to create and grow a company culture of respect, hard work, constructive communication, compassion, and support for others while aiming to provide our customers with high quality service and products. We expect all members of the company including founders, managers, and board members to treat each other, customers, vendors, and outside service providers with respect, kindness, and professionalism. Cairnspring Mills believes that these values are critical to making this a great place to work and to the overall success of the company.


Position Overview

The Food Safety Quality Assurance Manager fosters a culture of food safety through further developing, implementing, and managing the food safety program in compliance with regulatory standards and industry best practices. This position also leads initiatives to enhance protocols and monitor ongoing compliance efforts.


Position Responsibilities

·       Acts as SQF Practitioner, overseeing the development, implementation, review, and maintenance of SQF Certification.

·       Leads as HACCP Team Leader company-wide, overseeing HACCP plan development and compliance in both locations.

·       Develops SOPs applicable to both facilities, ensuring consistency and alignment with company-wide food safety goals.

·       Maintains and manages the food safety system across both facilities, overseeing daily log verification and annual validation company-wide.

·       Monitors compliance with CCP and prerequisite program records across both facilities to ensure company-wide accuracy.

·       Leads company-wide regulatory compliance and certification efforts, ensuring both facilities meet all required standards.

·       Development   Defines product specifications using scientific data, setting quality benchmarks applicable to both facilities.

·       Leads quality analysis of grain and flour across both facilities, determining disposition and communicating results.

·       Manages supplier compliance programs company-wide, ensuring adherence to food safety standards for all suppliers.

·       Provides technical guidance and direction internally and externally through certificates of analysis.

·       Oversees quarterly inspections across facilities, identifying and coordinating facility-specific corrective actions.

·       Leads investigations of customer complaints across both locations, performing root cause analysis and coordinating process-related corrective actions.

·       Leads annual audits of the food safety system company-wide, ensuring standardization across both facilities.

·       Acts as the primary regulatory contact and oversees company-wide regulatory compliance strategy, ensuring alignment across facilities.

·       Develops training modules and identifies training needs company-wide, ensuring alignment across facilities.

·       Leads employee training initiatives and monitors training outcomes.

·       Provides corrective feedback company-wide to address poor practices and promote a consistent food safety culture.

·       Manages OSHA-related activities, compliance documentation, and training requirements across facilities.

·       Supporting staff in identifying new protocols or purchases to support safe operations company-wide.

·       Leads and conducts internal safety and food safety inspections across facilities, ensuring consistent standards and follow-up on corrective actions.

·       Oversees accurate recordkeeping and compliance across both locations and departments, ensuring alignment with food and workplace safety standards.

·       Acts as the primary point of contact for both the Oregon and Washington State Departments of Agriculture, overseeing regulatory compliance across both locations.

·       Ensures compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements across certification entities.

·       Act as an external consultant and advisor for various projects, providing expert guidance on food safety and quality assurance protocols to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.

·       Engages with all levels of the organization to promote a culture of quality and food safety, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

·       Ensures the new mill meets all regulatory requirements and obtains necessary certifications, overseeing SQF, Organic, Kosher, and Non-GMO compliance.


Qualifications

•            Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology or related field

•            5+ years of quality assurance/food processing experience

•            2+ years food labeling experience

•            2+ years of quality assurance experience

•            HACCP certification and SQF Practitioner certification

•            PCQI, FSMA training or equivalent experience

•            Strong working knowledge of FDA regulations and SOP requirements

•            Management experience is required.

•            Detail oriented with consultative approach to build teamwork.

•            Strong working knowledge of FDA/regulations, SSOP, and SOP requirements

•            HACCP Certified 

•            Meticulous attention to detail including strong analytical, writing, math, and communication skills.

•            Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

•            Proficient with computers and various software packages


Benefits Package:

  • Bonus.
  • Vacation: 80 hours per year.
  • Sick: 40 hours per year.
  • Health, dental and vision insurances.
  • 401k plan.
  • 9 paid holidays.


TO APPLY

Please send a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to jobs@cairnspring.com. Include “(Your Name) – FSQA Manager” in the subject line.




  • Cairnspring Mills is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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