Food Safety & Quality Manager

Food Safety & Compliance Coordinator (PCQI) will be responsible for implementing, monitoring, and maintaining Food Safety and Food Defense requirements outlined in American Institute of Baking (AIB/FSNS) Food Distribution Warehouse, Food Defense plus and other 3rd party auditing scheme throughout the Quality Packaging (Frito Lay) Facilities. Responsibilities and Essential Duties Reports to the Operations Manager Manages Food Defense Program Ensures activities on the Master Cleaning Schedule (MCS) are performed and documented Ensures that cGMP and Quality requirements are followed throughout the facility Maintains AIB certification and meets minimum 965 score Ensures that facility is following Sedex’s social responsibility requirements Communicates challenges, findings and suggestions for continuous improvement with Food Safety and QA Supervisor Maintains approved chemical list database and monitors chemical control program Establishes and maintains the Internal Audit schedule Trains personnel on policies and procedures Performs Root Cause Analysis and develops Corrective Action Plans Active participant in the Daily Staff Meetings Active Safety Committee Member Maintains certification as a First Aid Responder and accredited CE’s Enforces adherence to Control Plan Obeys all Safety Rules Helps conduct accident and incident investigations. Completes assigned tasks listed in Corrective Action Plans Understands Lean Manufacturing tools including: 5 why’s, Brainstorming, Fishbone, Graphs and Root Cause Analysis Maintains equipment calibration Performs emergency drills Observes all company rules and regulations as per current Employee Handbook Performs other duties as assigned Job Contacts (main interfaces inside and outside the company)All internal management External Auditors Knowledge, Skills and Experience RequiredEducational Background: Highschool Diploma or GED equivalent Knowledge/Skills Required: 3 -5 years experience in a manufacturing environment working in a management role. Preferred Knowledge/Skills: Some college preferred Working knowledge and experience with Safety Programs (OSHA, Workman's Comp). Working knowledge and experience with Quality Assurance Management (RCAs, Corrective/Preventative Measures, ISO, AIB, SQF). Working knowledge or certification in Continuous Improvement Methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma) Experience communicating Quality and Production performance to customers. Experience working with a temporary workforce. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Computer literacy for usage of WMS, e-mail, MS Office applications, intranet, and file management and integration. Bilingual - English/Spanish a plus Able to work flexible hours, minimal travel