Job Description

LaSalle Network is hiring on behalf of one of the largest and most recognized companies in the global frozen food industry. Due to growth, they are seeking a Food Safety & Quality Manager to manage their Grand Island, Nebraska team. Founded in 1957, this family-owned company has grown into a multinational corporation, with a presence in over 160 countries worldwide.

The Food Safety & Quality Manager will have the opportunity to lead a tenured food safety team and oversee implementation and management of all Food Safety Quality Assurance programs and activities. The ideal candidate will be a strong manager of people and bring proven food quality and safety experience in a food or consumer goods manufacturing environment.

This position is located in Grand Island, Nebraska and offers relocation services.

Food Safety & Quality Manager Responsibilities:

• Provide expertise and support to ensure compliance to regional and global requirements, regulatory requirements, product quality and food safety
• Manage a staff of multiple food safety specialists
• Direct and supervise the development, implementation and administration of food safety quality activities
• Manage quality and food safety incidents at the site level
• Promote Food Safety and quality awareness and ownership in the factory and internal/external warehouse 
• Ensure compliance of the audit programs for internal and external audits i.e. FSSC 22000/BRC/SQF, KEFSQ, etc.
• Identify and apply “Standard Practices” within the facility or from the broader network
• Assist in the development and execution of FSQ training programs to ensure proper training for plant personnel

Food Safety & Quality Manager Requirements:

• B.S. in Food Science, Dairy Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology or similar scientific discipline  
• 7+ years Quality Management experience in food manufacturing or consumer goods industry
• 5+ years of people management experience
• Must have strong knowledge and understanding of food safety / HACCP, GMPs, Allergen Controls, Sanitary design/controls, pest control, basic food regulations, specifications, analytical and microbiological lab methods desired and basic food technology
• Knowledge of Quality systems and Root cause analysis
• Knowledge of Micro and Hygiene/Sanitation monitoring
• Auditing and assessment skills
• Understanding of basic food safety principles 
• FSMA, PCQI, GFSI certifications preferred 

If you are passionate about the food safety space and are looking for a wonderful organization to grow with, apply today!

Rachel Holmes
Principal, National Search
LaSalle Network

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Worldwide, Relocation,

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