POSITION SCOPE:

This position reports to the Quality Assurance Manager and has overall responsibilities for managing the laboratory and audit function of the facility Quality Assurance Department. These responsibilities include assisting in the maintenance of plant quality systems in a multi-customer environment.

Given the workforce at the facility, bilingual English/Spanish communication skills are required.

REPORTS TO:

Quality Assurance Manager

essential accountabilities:

• ð Hire, train and supervise QA Inspectors and lab technicians.
• ð Develop and maintain audit and testing programs to comply with customer and BelPak quality requirements.
• ð Identification and isolation of out of specification material including maintenance of the hold documentation and hold areas.
• ð Assist plant management during start-ups, test runs or special projects.
• Maintenance of plant pest control programs.
• Maintenance of plant environmental monitoring program.
• Perform (at least monthly) GMP and sanitation inspections and assist plant management with corrective action plans and required documentation.
• Monitor sanitation preoperative inspection programs.
• Maintenance of plant start-up sheet information.
• Monitor plant positive release program and documentation.
• Oversee purchase of lab equipment and supplies.
• Assist with plant document control programs including specifications, formulations and internal QA forms.
• Training programs for lab technicians and line auditors.
• Assist with customer quality contact communication.
• Assist with plant audits and inspections.
• Assist with plant reports.
• Monitor food safety plan verification activities.
• Monitor incoming material test/acceptance programs and requirements.
• Perform training and self-assessment activities as directed in the quarterly Quality Activity Calendar and submit quarterly summaries to corporate QA as directed.

DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

Qualifications:

ð Minimum of three years of experience in food industry quality systems, preferably with major food company.

ð Strong coð B.A. or B.S. degree, preferably in a technical field.

ð Willingness to support internal and external customers by responding to their needs with the appropriate sense of urgency.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be subject to change based on the needs of the company. Communication abilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While the work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, they are in no way all-inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on equipment on the production floor.

· The employee often works at a desk or on other equipment.

· The noise level in the work environment is typically minimal.

· Spend 25% of the shift standing, walking.

· Must enforce all safety procedures and GMP’s.

· Works shift work and must be willing to work overtime, alternate shifts, weekends, handle training schedules to accommodate other employees and order requirements.

· Must wear safety equipment and hairnets as prescribed when performing functions outside the office environment.

· GMP procedures must be followed and enforced on the production area.

· Bilingual due to the workforce (English, Spanish)

Total Rewards:

At BelPak, Total Rewards is more than a paycheck. We support your health, financial well-being, work-life balance, and professional growth through a comprehensive program that includes a competitive compensation package; medical, dental, and vision coverage; tax-advantaged health and dependent care savings accounts; company-paid life and disability insurance; supplemental protection benefits; a 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting; paid time off and parental leave; employee assistance resources; and support for career development and advancement.