Nelson & Associates Recruiting & Outplacement

http://www.foodrecruiter.com/ email: nelson@foodrecruiter.com

P.O. Box 2686 Kirkland, WA. 98083 (425)823-0956

SERVING THE RECRUITING NEEDS OF THE FOOD MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY

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Director of Quality Assurance

We have an opening for an experienced food processing Quality Assurance Manager to oversee two meat processing locations. This position is responsible for directing the quality assurance staffs to meet quality and food safety goals. In addition this position is responsible for overall successful completion of quality and food safety goals insure compliance with customer and internal specifications and compliance with governmental regulations. The ideal candidate will have food processing experience (USDA preferred) with at least five years in quality assurance management.

Qualifications include:

• At least 8 years experience in food manufacturing quality assurance
• Strong leadership skills with a demonstrated history of success
• Six Sigma experience is helpful
• Bachelor degree in Food Science (or related field with equivalent experience)
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

1. Position Purpose:

The Director of Quality Assurance is responsible to direct and supervise the Quality Assurance Departments for CTI-SSI and CTI-S&S Foods L.L.C. This person will provide technical and strategic direction to plant management. They will ensure that all customer specifications are met as well as all Government mandated programs. They will assist in the updating of company, customer and governmental programs. This individual will interface with customers on a regular basis so good communication skills are needed.

2. Principal Accountabilities:

 40%Overseeing and directing the Quality Assurance departments in all aspects of the business.

• Ensures that QA training of technicians are effective and meet departmental needs.

20% Manages the reviewing and monitoring of the QA departments for compliance with; company procedures, USDA, Customer specifications, HACCP, GMP, food safety and quality programs.

20% Participates in communicating with the customer, being present for customer visits and audits, investigating issues, reviewing and following up on customer complaints.

10% Provide technical and strategic direction

5% Assist R&D and Production with product development and commercialization process.

a. Assist in the development of the quick run specification

5% Special projects as assigned

3. Challenges in the Position:

a. Most difficult and complex problems and challenges:

• Non-compliance with specifications.
• Customer problems.
• Non-compliance with proper procedures.

b. How are the problems solved?

• Planning, training and follow-up.
• Communicate with customers.
• Continues monitoring for compliance
• Communications, written specifications and audit programs.

  4. Controls in the Position:

a. What kind of decisions can be made without requesting supervisory approval before taking action?

• Program development.
• Training goals.

b. What kind of decisions require supervisory approval before taking action?

• Capital expenditures.
• Staff level increases.

5. Position Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral), presentation experience.
• Strong leadership skills. Good at leading cross functional teams to solve issues.
• 8 years experience in food quality and safety with strong leadership
• Bachelor degree in Food Science (or other field with equivalent experience).
• HACCP trained (lead instructor preferred).
• Has experience with Six Sigma (green belt preferred)
• Computer skills (average or better level).
• Ability to read and understand and relate detailed documents and technical manuals.

6. Certifications/Training Required:

• HACCP
• Six Sigma/Statistics
• HAZCOM

7. Impact of Decisions and/or Actions:

a. Organizational budget responsibilities: influence department budget of approximately $150,000 per year.

b. Size of subordinate staff supervised:

Directly - 2

8. Principal contacts/frequency and purpose:

VP Technical Services Daily / as needed Updates & Direction

Plant QA & production Weekly Review Updates & Direction

Managers

QA Administration As needed Review program compliance

Maintenance Managers Monthly/as needed Problems, compliance

Sanitation Managers Monthly/as needed Problems, compliance

Administration As needed Cost center issues

10. Organization Structure:

Next level job title: VP- Technical Services

Supervisors job title: VP- Technical Services

This job title: Sr. Director, Quality Assurance

Peer job title: Facility General Manager

Subordinate job titles

and number in each position: QA Managers - 2

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