Quality Manager

Roskam Baking Company, LLC; Kentwood, Northern (MI, KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Roskam Foods in Kentwood, MI, is seeking a Quality Manager to lead our GFSI (SQF) programs, perform risk assessments, and implement preventive controls to ensure food safety and quality across all production lines.

You will manage a quality team, develop inspectors and staff, drive KPIs for safety and quality, oversee traceability and non-conforming procedures, and report status to owners and upper management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of supervisory experience in quality/food safety.
• Strong working knowledge of quality systems (GFSI preferred).
• Experience with FDA and GMPs.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and train staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide cross-functional leadership for SQF/GFSI accreditation and risk assessments.
• Lead quality team and develop inspectors and staff.
• Drive KPIs for food safety and quality; implement corrective actions.
• Oversee product identification, traceability, non-conforming procedures.
• Deliver training and report quality status to leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Quality systems

GFSI knowledge

FDA & GMPs

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Project management

Data analysis

Statistical control

Continuous improvement

Documentation

Coaching

MS Office

Education

BS degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

## Quality ManagerApplylocations: Kentwood, MItime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-102928**Position Description and Purpose:**Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Roskam Foods is a leading contract manufacturer that partners with world-renowned food brands, retailers, and food service providers to produce a myriad of frozen, refrigerated and shelf-stable products. We’re a scaled, diversified operation with over 2 million square feet of manufacturing and 50 production lines across 8 facilities in the U.S. and Canada. We believe in the power of purpose-driven leadership to generate value for all. And we’re on a mission to optimize the potential of our people and brands. We are passionate about multiplying possibilities for our employees and our partners.Roskam Foods produces and packages food products with the goal of consistently meeting and exceeding customer expectations for quality, safety, and wholesomeness.**Key Essential Functions/Duties:*** Provide cross functional leadership for GFSI (SQF) accreditation (SQF Practitioner), conduct risk assessments, develop and implement preventive controls and verify/validate food safety and quality programs effectiveness.* Lead and manage a quality team and ensure resources are actively engaged* Supervise and develop inspectors, technicians and other staff and provide guidance and feedback* Develop specific action plans, leverage internal resources, improve processes and deliver results* Drive attainment of Key Process Indicators for food safety and quality* Implement a corrective and preventative action program* Manage product identification and traceability programs* Oversee non-conforming product/equipment procedures* Deliver and manage training material* Professionally represent policies and procedures to external customers and governmental agencies.* Deliver continuous improvement (reduce/prevent internal failures, deliver right first time)* Manage food safety, food quality, and food defense plans* Provide risk assessment and develop mitigation strategies* Identify/develop critical controls to reduce risk* Verify effectiveness of critical controls and procedures* Prepare reports on food quality status to relay to owners and upper-level management* Keep accurate documentation and perform statistical analysis* Identify critical food safety and quality issues and escalated appropriately to upper-level management* Liaison with internal departments and external parties on matters related to food safety, quality & defense**Education/Experience/Skills/Qualifications:**Required:* HACCP and/or Preventive Controls Qualified Individual training or relevant experience* Demonstrated people and team leadership skills (5+ years of supervisory experience)* Strong working knowledge of quality systems (5+ years of food safety/quality system management)* Demonstrated experience with GFSI quality system implementation and management* Experience with FDA and GMP’s* Strong interpersonal skills to include team building and oral communication* Strong customer facing and presentation skills* Strong project management and planning skills* Demonstrated data analysis and statistical process control skills* Demonstrated accomplishment in the area of continuous improvement* Strong documentation skills* Coaching and talent development experience* Proficient in MS Office and strong computer literacy skillsPreferred:* BS degree in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Food Science or a related scientific field* Demonstrated SQF implementation skills* Food defense training or relevant experience* Strong regulatory awareness in the food sector* Knowledge in Sanitation Programs* Experience with Environmental Monitoring ProgramsRoskam Foods offers a competitive compensation package that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, tuition reimbursement, life and disability insurance, and a 401 (k) plan with company match.AAP/EEO Statement: Roskam Foods is a recognized veteran-friendly and equal opportunity employer.We are excited to introduce you to all that Roskam has to offer—from the many valuable benefits to programs that support your lifestyle needs and opportunities for professional development. Roskam is an equal opportunity employer.