Quality Manager

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAllSTEM Connections is currently hiring Director of quality for one of our clients in the food and beverage industry.
Location: Livingston, CA
Salary: $130K-$160K per annum
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
At assigned food manufacturing facility, responsible for the implementation, verification, and validation of Food Safety programs such as HACCP plans, SSOP compliance, ensuring adherence with audit standards such as BRC and managing regulatory relationship with local USDA/FSIS.
Ensure operations management team and hourly employees are compliant with food safety and quality procedures. This includes direct observation of processes, as well as training as needed of production, sanitation, maintenance and quality control groups.
Manage the implementation, maintenance, evaluation, and enforcement of FSIS/USDA regulations, as well as corporate programs (pest control, allergen, product quality). These monitoring programs have both legal (FSIS requirements) and customer implications.
Pursuant to monitoring results, address processing, sanitation and maintenance-related issues in a timely manner via FSQC/Operations combined approach.
This position is authorized to place non-conforming product on FSQC hold if it does not meet companies standards, customer expectations, or legal requirements. In addition, this position has authority to render decisions regarding product disposition, including release or disposal of product.
Hire and lead procedural, regulatory and food safety training for FSQC supervisors and hourly technicians to ensure high levels of competency, commitment and performance. Promote a food safety culture with FSQC supervisors and hourly employees. Additionally, manage same employees’ schedules and timecards to ensure adequate coverage, while minimizing overtime. When necessary, execute disciplinary action for undesirable performance.
Work in conjunction with plant management staff to maintain a positive working relationship with in-plant FSIS/USDA personnel. This includes direct communications and meetings with FSIS to report non-compliance resolution, as well as company response to trending concerns.
Manage and improve the FSQC data reporting systems, communicating trends and root-cause analysis to senior management for deficiency resolution and process improvement.
Actively participate in projects (FSQC or operations) and activities to modify, retrofit and improve performance from a food safety and/or quality perspective.

Requirements:
Bachelor's degree from a 4-year, accredited college or university, preferably in the area of animal science, food science or biological sciences
Proficient in Microsoft including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Requisite – 10 years of work experience in food processing environment with food safety/quality programs focus
Previous experience with HACCP, SSOP programs, and/or FSIS food safety regulations is preferred.
Detail oriented with analytical aptitude; exposure to Statistical Process Control is beneficial
Bilingual in Spanish is preferred, but not required
Ability to render sound judgment regarding food safety risks and/or product quality defects
Former supervisory experience or demonstrated potential to develop salaried supervisory employees
Additional information:
Must have skills in training & developing
Will manage client visits, must communicate well and comfortable meeting with all leadership
Must have food &/or beverage background, Poultry experience a huge plus
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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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Company DescriptionGuiding Principles and Core Values: UP HIRE
Understanding Matters.
We actively listen to each other, our STEM professionals, and customers. We take the time to understand their needs to make the best connections in the industry.

People Matter.
People are at the center of our company. All decisions we make are in the best of interest of our employees, co-workers, communities, candidates and customers.

Honesty Matters.
We conduct our business with integrity and DO the right things. We ARE trustworthy partners WHO stand behind our work and people.

Innovation Matters.
We are disciplined in bringing forward new thought and solutions that guide the industry and grow our company. Continued growth secures sustainability that provides solid careers for our employees, stability for our STEM professionals, and reliability to our customers.

Relationships Matter.
We take personal responsibility for all relationships with our employees, co-workers, STEM professionals and customers. Courtesy, dignity and respect EQUAL high performance results.

Everything Matters.
We hold ourselves accountable to perform with the upmost of professionalism, attention to detail, and highest standard of service. We hit our targets and do what we say we will do.Company DescriptionGuiding Principles and Core Values: UP HIRE\r
Understanding Matters.\r
We actively listen to each other, our STEM professionals, and customers. We take the time to understand their needs to make the best connections in the industry.\r
\r
People Matter.\r
People are at the center of our company. All decisions we make are in the best of interest of our employees, co-workers, communities, candidates and customers.\r
\r
Honesty Matters.\r
We conduct our business with integrity and DO the right things. We ARE trustworthy partners WHO stand behind our work and people.\r
\r
Innovation Matters.\r
We are disciplined in bringing forward new thought and solutions that guide the industry and grow our company. Continued growth secures sustainability that provides solid careers for our employees, stability for our STEM professionals, and reliability to our customers.\r
\r
Relationships Matter.\r
We take personal responsibility for all relationships with our employees, co-workers, STEM professionals and customers. Courtesy, dignity and respect EQUAL high performance results.\r
\r
Everything Matters.\r
We hold ourselves accountable to perform with the upmost of professionalism, attention to detail, and highest standard of service. We hit our targets and do what we say we will do.

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