Quality Engineer in Clifton

Energy Jobline ZR; Clifton (NJ); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 135 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, 401K Programs

20 PTO Days annually

Résumé du poste

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Quality Engineer for Clifton and Newark bakeries. The role champions the Quality team, mentoring staff to protect product integrity on the production floor with a focus on final product quality.

Requirements include a B.S. in Food Science or Microbiology, 10+ years bakery‑related experience, and desirable HACCP/PCQI/SQF credentials. Leadership and data‑driven improvement skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field.
• 10+ years in a food manufacturing environment (bakery preferred).
• HACCP, PCQI, or SQF Practitioner certification desirable.
• Leadership: proven track record of managing a small team.
• Experience with statistical modeling, reporting, data analysis and Lean/Kaizen.

Responsabilités

• Lead Quality Control (QC) activities and oversee auditors.
• Develop and present daily/weekly/monthly quality metrics and reports.
• Coordinate audits and third‑party inspections at the bakery.
• Manage the Hold and Release process for non‑conforming products.
• Drive continuous improvement using SPC and data analysis.

Connaissances

Leadership

Team management

Baking experience

Statistical analysis

Data analysis

Lean / Kaizen

Quality mindset

Formation

Bachelors in Food Science or Microbiology

Outils

SPC (Statistical Process Control)

Microsoft Excel

Description du poste

Job Description

Our client, a very high quality and well established baked goods company, is experiencing exponential growth and now seeking a Quality Engineer as an addition to staff:

Job Title: Quality Engineer

Department: Quality

Reports to: Director, Quality; VP, Operations/COO; Ownership

Direct Reports: Quality Supervisors; Quality Techs

The Quality Engineer Position will be the Primary Champion of the entire Qualty Team as it relates to our quest to mentor each Team Member to be a Steward of Quality that will protect the real-time integrity of our Products. While Quality Assurance (QA) focuses on the \"how\" (processes and prevention), this Quality Control (QC) focused role focuses on the \"what\" (the final product); starting with Food Safety, then Sensory, Specifications and overall Bake Excellence Standards. This is a new position for our company.

Presence Expectations

• Presence in both the Clifton and Newark Bakeries, spanning 5 work days per week, 50 hours per week gross (including travel time between Bakeries);


• ‘On the Production Floor’ Presence routinely, > 50% of the time;


• As we are 24/7 facilities, Presence must touch all employees over time;

Infuse Purpose, Clarity, Energy, and Opportunity to your department and extended Workforce

• Promote and Support Training and Growth of personnel, inclusive direct training by you to those immediately directly reporting to you; while, equally, showing those directly under you the foundations to train those directly under them; etc.


• Create a Platform of Walk-Throughs, Meetings, Huddles and Reviews that are efficient, informative, and preliminary for ensuing follow-up actions; you shall moderate those meetings that need your direct involvement


• Support your departments with measured and sensible Metrics, which will become consolidated into accurate and detailed Reporting, presented daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, etc.

Departmental and Positional Responsibilities

Reports To: Director of Quality & Food Safety

Direct Reports: Quality Supervisors and Quality Techs

Cross-Department Collaboration: Baking Team

Key Responsibilities

Execution of the Training and Performance of Quality Control (The \"Tactical\" Lens).

Overseeing all Quality Techs and Auditors whose duties include:

Conduct organoleptic testing (taste, texture, appearance, “bite”) at multiple production stages.

• Perform supplementary physical and chemical testing (sizing, weight, moisture content, hand stamp, tensile strength, seal integrity, etc.).


• Packaging Room Check Points as they relate to Product Packaging and Labelling;


• Ensure corrective actions steps are taken when products deviate from Company Standards;


• Create Production Run Reports as they relate to Quality Control Data


• Manage the \"Hold and Release\" program for non-conforming products.

Talent Management & Development

Training: Develop and facilitate training modules on sensory analysis and food safety (HACCP/SQF). Integrate training into all aspects of Production/Operations - train everyone to have a quality mindset

• Succession Planning: Identify high-potential staff and provide the coaching necessary to move them into senior technical roles.


• Performance Reviews: Set KPIs for the QC team focused on accuracy, response time, productivity improvements, and waste reduction.

Reporting and Corporate Alignment

Provide daily and weekly quality reports to the relevant stakeholders

• Act as the plant-level liaison for corporate audits and third-party inspections.


• Analyze trend data and utilize SPC to suggest process improvements, to the Quality department and Leadership team, to prevent recurring issues.


• Lead daily stand-ups and assessments with prior run data. Identify recurring issues and collaborate with Operations/Baking to resolve.

Additional Duties

• Raw Material Testing


• Provide support and assistance to Senior Management


• Backup to Quality Managers


• Perform all non-management job functions in the event of an emergency or when a lack of available human resources would create losses for the company


• Support the management team by being present for meetings and providing insight to upper management when there are problems in the operation

Requirements

• Education: bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field.


• Experience: 10+ years in a food manufacturing environment (with some Bakery experience ).


• Certifications: HACCP, PCQI, or SQF Practitioner certification is highly desirable.


• Leadership: Proven track record of managing a team of at least 3+ individuals.


• Technical Skills: Baking experience (desirable), statistical modeling and reporting experience, data analysis, process efficiency/improvement (Lean, kaizen, etc) a plus

Compensation

$110 - $135K Base Annual Salary, pending Experiences and Qualifications

• Scorecard Quarterly Incentive, up to 10% of Quarterly Wage based on applicable Bakeries Scorecards quarterly results.


• Medical, 401K Programs


• 20 PTO Days annually

This is a growth opportunity with an industry leader!