Sr Food Safety & Quality Manager
Apply NowCompany: Schwans
Location: Beaumont, CA 92223
Description:
Schwan's Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle brand CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leader in manufacturing and marketing quality foods enjoyed nationwide. We have beloved brands like Red Baron, Tony's, Big Daddy's, Villa Prima and Freschetta pizzas; bibigo, Pagoda Asian-style snacks and we can't forget Mrs. Smith's and Edwards pies! We bring families and communities together through great food. Join our team and see the opportunities are real, and the sky is the limit; this isn't just a job, it's a seat at the table!
We are hiring a talented and experienced Sr FSQ Manager in our Beaumont, CA ethnic food manufacturing facility. In this role you will lead a team of quality supervisors and technicians, collaborate with cross-functional departments, and lead all food safety management programs and audits to maintain the highest standards of production quality and safety in a highly automated factory of 600 employees.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Compensation and Benefits:
The base salary range for this position is $103,000 - $171,000 annually with eligibility for an annual incentive bonus, that is based on organizational performance. At Schwan's we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills in their role. The salary range represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to education, skills, work experience, certifications, geography etc. As such, starting pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.
Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a strong foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, and perks.
The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected class.
Education: Bachelor's degree (U.S. or foreign equivalent) in Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science, Food Safety and Technology or a closely related field. For candidates with a qualifying Bachelor's degree - five years of experience as FSQ Manager, Regional FSQ Manager, FSQ Supervisor, Quality Assurance Supervisor, Corporate Quality Regional Manager, and other similar Food Safety and Quality Management positions for a facility or facilities or corporate manufacturing food subject to USDA or FDA inspection with at least one year in a Regional FSQ Manager, Senior Food Safety and Quality Scientist, Corporate Quality Regional Manager or similar senior level FSQ management position for a food manufacturer or maker. All experience can be gained in the same 5 year period.
OR
Master's degree (U.S. or foreign equivalent) in Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science, Food Safety and Technology or a closely related field. For candidates with a qualifying Master's degree; three years of experience as an Food Safety Quality (FSQ )Manager, Senior Food Safety and Quality Scientist, Regional FSQ Manager, FSQ Supervisor, Quality Assurance Supervisor, Corporate Quality Regional Manager, and other similar Food Safety and Quality Management positions for a facility or facilities or corporate manufacturing food subject to USDA or FDA inspection with at least one year in a Regional FSQ Manager, Senior Food Safety and Quality Scientist, Corporate Quality Regional Manager or similar senior level FSQ management position for a food manufacturer or maker. All experience can be gained in the same 3 year period.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: HACCP/Preventive Controls Certification. Strong technical skills in area of focus(microbiology and/or chemistry) with ability to interpret general technical and scientific results and performanalytical tests. Sound mathematical and basic food science understanding. Strong understanding of food safety,HACCP, and basic food regulatory requirements. Working knowledge of basic quality control and quality assuranceprograms and concepts. Good knowledge of statistics and interpretation of experimental data. Basic understanding ofthe manufacturing environment and production operation. Basic knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC)applications. Strong analytic and project management skills. Strong computer skills and ability to learn technicalsoftware. Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of programs with strong Excel skills. Proven people management anddelegation skills. Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with demonstrated influencemanagement skills. Strong technical and business writing skills. Strong presentation and leadership skills. Strong technical and business writing skills. Comfortable in small group and large group settings. Detail- oriented, takeinitiative, and ability to work with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment. Ability to develop positiverelationships and work cross functionally.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the job. An individual must be able to perform all ofthe duties and responsibilities listed in a fully competent manner to be considered successful in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individualswith disabilities to perform essential duties and responsibilities.
We are hiring a talented and experienced Sr FSQ Manager in our Beaumont, CA ethnic food manufacturing facility. In this role you will lead a team of quality supervisors and technicians, collaborate with cross-functional departments, and lead all food safety management programs and audits to maintain the highest standards of production quality and safety in a highly automated factory of 600 employees.
Responsibilities:
- Directs activities in a Schwan's manufacturing facility or with suppliers and co-packers to ensure compliance in accordance with USDA (US Dept of Ag) SSOP (Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures) HACCP (Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Points), Preventative Controls (FSMA compliance), FDA (Food & Drug Administration) and overall good manufacturing practices and serves at the on-site recall coordinator
- Assures execution of daily product cuttings specification approval and SPC program execution
- Serves as key contact with regulatory agency personnel (FSIS, FDA, Military State). Leads resolution and remediation utilizing plant and Corporate resources of regulatory issues and requests
- Leads resolution and remediation utilizing plant and Corporate resources of customer food safety and product quality issues and requests
- Coordinates annual employee training programs for Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) HACCP and other food safety/quality issues as necessary
- Apply and lead continuous improvement tools and projects to deliver improved product consistency and positive impact to plant driven metrics
Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 + years related experience. Quality Engineering with Six Sigma Green Belt experience preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Chemistry Food Science, or equivalent. Master's degree preferred
- HACCP/Preventive Controls Certification
- Basic knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) applications
- Strong analytic and project management skills
- Proven people management and delegation skills
Compensation and Benefits:
The base salary range for this position is $103,000 - $171,000 annually with eligibility for an annual incentive bonus, that is based on organizational performance. At Schwan's we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills in their role. The salary range represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to education, skills, work experience, certifications, geography etc. As such, starting pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.
Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a strong foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, and perks.
The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected class.
Education: Bachelor's degree (U.S. or foreign equivalent) in Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science, Food Safety and Technology or a closely related field. For candidates with a qualifying Bachelor's degree - five years of experience as FSQ Manager, Regional FSQ Manager, FSQ Supervisor, Quality Assurance Supervisor, Corporate Quality Regional Manager, and other similar Food Safety and Quality Management positions for a facility or facilities or corporate manufacturing food subject to USDA or FDA inspection with at least one year in a Regional FSQ Manager, Senior Food Safety and Quality Scientist, Corporate Quality Regional Manager or similar senior level FSQ management position for a food manufacturer or maker. All experience can be gained in the same 5 year period.
OR
Master's degree (U.S. or foreign equivalent) in Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science, Food Safety and Technology or a closely related field. For candidates with a qualifying Master's degree; three years of experience as an Food Safety Quality (FSQ )Manager, Senior Food Safety and Quality Scientist, Regional FSQ Manager, FSQ Supervisor, Quality Assurance Supervisor, Corporate Quality Regional Manager, and other similar Food Safety and Quality Management positions for a facility or facilities or corporate manufacturing food subject to USDA or FDA inspection with at least one year in a Regional FSQ Manager, Senior Food Safety and Quality Scientist, Corporate Quality Regional Manager or similar senior level FSQ management position for a food manufacturer or maker. All experience can be gained in the same 3 year period.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: HACCP/Preventive Controls Certification. Strong technical skills in area of focus(microbiology and/or chemistry) with ability to interpret general technical and scientific results and performanalytical tests. Sound mathematical and basic food science understanding. Strong understanding of food safety,HACCP, and basic food regulatory requirements. Working knowledge of basic quality control and quality assuranceprograms and concepts. Good knowledge of statistics and interpretation of experimental data. Basic understanding ofthe manufacturing environment and production operation. Basic knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC)applications. Strong analytic and project management skills. Strong computer skills and ability to learn technicalsoftware. Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of programs with strong Excel skills. Proven people management anddelegation skills. Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with demonstrated influencemanagement skills. Strong technical and business writing skills. Strong presentation and leadership skills. Strong technical and business writing skills. Comfortable in small group and large group settings. Detail- oriented, takeinitiative, and ability to work with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment. Ability to develop positiverelationships and work cross functionally.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the job. An individual must be able to perform all ofthe duties and responsibilities listed in a fully competent manner to be considered successful in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individualswith disabilities to perform essential duties and responsibilities.