MFG PLANT SENIOR QUALITY LEADER

Kroger; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a MFG PLANT SENIOR QUALITY LEADER in Albany, GA. This role involves ensuring the consistent production of safe, high-quality products and supervising the Quality Assurance team. The ideal candidate should be experienced in food safety and regulatory compliance, demonstrating leadership and commitment to quality initiatives. This position offers full-time employment with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising Quality Assurance associates.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP).
• Ability to perform safety audits and inspections.
• Coordinate training on SQF and food safety programs.
• Investigate consumer comments and drive corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure consistent production of safe, quality products.
• Supervise Quality Assurance associates.
• Conduct audits and inspections for compliance.
• Monitor compliance with food safety standards.
• Participate in food safety and quality initiatives.
• Monitor HACCP/HARPC and SSOPs compliance.
• Train QA staff and ensure record keeping.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Assurance

Food Safety

Regulatory Compliance

Communication

Team supervision

Tools

SQF

GMP

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Ensure consistent production of safe, quality product by following corporate and government guidelines. Supervise Quality Assurance associates. Perform all jobs safely, efficiently and accurately to maintain and improve the performance of the entire plant in the areas of Safety, Quality, Reliability (SQR) and our Customer 1st strategy. Provide leadership that embodies our 7 Kroger Manufacturing High Performance Work System principles. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.
- Provide leadership to the plant in areas of food safety and product quality
- Serve as liaison for governmental inspections
- Participate in corporate regulatory compliance inspections and audits
- Audit plant sanitation process through environmental testing, product testing and physical inspections
- Assure that Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) are consistently and effectively followed and ensure pest control program compliance
- Support quality initiatives by participating in routine Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) walkthroughs and participating in or leading any food safety or quality initiatives
- Monitor to ensure that Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), Hazard Analysis & Risk-based Preventive Controls (HARPC), Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs), allergen programs, formulations,& finished product consistently meet specifications
- Assure that Quality Assurance staff is properly trained and resourced
- Ensure thorough and effective annual training of Safe Quality Foods (SQF), Good Manufacturing Practices GMPs and Food Safety Programs
- Assure that record keeping is accurate and meets Kroger, SQF and government regulations
- Ensure receiving procedures for incoming and outgoing ingredients are in compliance with quality and safety standards
- Investigate consumer comments, collaborate with production on resulting action plans
- Assist Corporate Food Technology (CFT) with product development, product audits and calculation of raw materials
- Provide support to production in continuous improvement effort
- Provide feedback to suppliers to improve relationships and resolve quality issues
- Assist the staff management team in all Safe Quality Food policies and requirements
- Accountable to the Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles
- Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
- Must be able to work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Retail

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