FSQA Specialist: Food Safety & Quality Leader

Great Lakes Cheese; Manchester (TN); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 68.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Great Lakes Cheese in Manchester, TN is seeking a Food Safety and Quality Assurance Specialist to support the implementation of procedures ensuring compliance with local, state and industry regulations and certifications. The FSQA Specialist will facilitate completion of scheduled workflows identified in the FSP and QMS programs, as a Qualified Individual.

The role covers laboratory checks, product hold/release investigations, complaint logging, GMP inspections, and continuous improvement of

Formación

• Associate’s degree in Food Science or related field.
• 2 years of lab experience or more.
• Understanding of physical processes relating to cheese and packaging quality.
• Ability to make sound, independent decisions based on expertise.
• Ability to lead and direct lab technicians and personnel.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct checks to ensure raw materials and packaged products meet GLC and customer specifications.
• Support the product hold and release program by completing investigations to aid in identification of scope and disposition.
• Logging of customer complaints and gathering of data to facilitate investigations.
• Conduct GMP, Food Safety and Glass & Brittle Plastic inspections.
• Maintain inventory of lab supplies.
• Conduct material traces and mock exercises.
• Support Technician tasks and programs.
• Complete positive release.
• Lead and attend cross-departmental meetings.
• Support the sensory evaluation program based on developed procedure. Communicate with plant FSQA on concerns and participate in resolutions.
• Participate in evaluation of laboratory and operational processes and employees to drive continuous improvement on issues relating to the food safety and quality programs.
• Motivate and lead by example.
• All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures
• All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by plant FSQA leadership.
• Maintain company confidentiality.

Conocimientos

Lab experience

GMP knowledge

Packaging quality

Microsoft Office

Independent decision making

Educación

Associate degree in Food Science

HACCP Certification

Herramientas

SAP

Descripción del empleo

Great Lakes Cheese in Manchester, TN is seeking a Food Safety and Quality Assurance Specialist to support the implementation of procedures ensuring compliance with local, state and industry regulations and certifications. The FSQA Specialist will facilitate completion of scheduled workflows identified in the FSP and QMS programs, as a Qualified Individual.

The role covers laboratory checks, product hold/release investigations, complaint logging, GMP inspections, and continuous improvement of