Manager, Quality and Food Safety

As the Quality & Food Safety Manager, you will provide necessary leadership and technical knowledge to ensure superior laboratory services, improve product quality and plant reliability through our Quality & Food Safety Systems. The Quality & Food Safety Manager supports the plant health and safety objectives, manages departments costs within budget while looking for ways to lower analytical and quality related costs. This position is the management representative for Quality & Food Safety and training is equivalent to PCQI. I’m interested! What will I get to do in this position? Ensure ESH ComplianceUnsafe conditions are recognized and correctedPreventive programs are in place to maintain safe conditionsEnsure compliance with MOC process.Ensure compliance with required product validations.Attend monthly safety meeting and completes regulatory ESH&T requirementsMust successfully complete RCRA introductory/orientation trainingMust successfully complete RCRA annual refresher trailingPotential RCRA responsibilitiesInspect RCRA waste storage areasSafely operate hazardous waste equipment and/or processesSafely package, label, store, load and ship hazardous wastesEnsure that hazardous waste manifest and documentation requirements are metRespond to hazardous waste incidents and notify proper authoritiesMaintain equipment associated with hazardous waste managementPerform job safely, in an environmentally sound manner and in accordance with all cGMP requirementsActively support the plant ESHST goals and plans Manage Quality Assurance & Food Safety SystemsEnsure compliance with FSSC22000 standard Ensure compliance with HACCP & HARPCEnsure compliance with ISO certifications for quality and food safetyPromote continuous improvement in cGMP’s requirementsParticipate as the plant lead for any FDA/KS Dept. of Ag. auditsManage the NSF certificationManage Halal and Kosher certificationsManage NF complianceFood safety representative for the site & serve as Qualified IndividualMember of the Food Safety Team, and is the Food Safety Team LeaderManage quality requirements including FSSC22000, ISO 9001, NSF, cGMPs, NF, HACCP, HARPC, FSMA and Food DefenseFacilitate Management Review Meetings/ Quality and Food Safety MeetingsCoordinate input and output data for Management ReviewManage quality and food safety recordsManage shelf life studiesManage external and internal food safety communications Manage Quality ControlAnalytical issues are investigated promptly, and corrective actions prevent recurrenceEnsures maintain analytical information in orderly, accessible mannerFacilitate clear, concise communication flow between businesses and laboratoryCoordinate sample requests, identification/disposition of nonconforming material, re-sampling frequency and C of A issues

Provide Customer Liaison SupportManage/participate in customer visits/auditsInterface with MTS/SalesRespond to customer needsCommunicate/advocate plant capabilitiesEnsure compliance with corporate imperativesManage/participate in supplier audits & visits Other Administrative Duties Provide operational support to the sites on quality issuesDevelop operations personnel to participate in customer activities such as investigation of customer complaints, participation in customer visits and in understanding product applicationsParticipate in community visits where necessaryCommunicate Quality & Food Safety Systems/Quality Assurance news to plantSupport implementation of projects across the plantReview costs and variances monthly and variances are addressedCost improvement ideas and high potential items are pursuedVariances forecast in accordance with controller policiesBudgets are developed with appropriate documentation Manage Staff DevelopmentProvide effective communicationProvide education and trainingTrain laboratory personnel on SAP quality module and other electronic data systemsRegularly communicate business goals, objectives and desired outcomesEstablish, communicate and enforce acceptable standards of performance and behavior within the teamProvide timely performance feedback What skills and experience do I need to be successful in this role? Bachelors degree in food, chemicals, or relatedThree or more years of experience managing peopleThree or more years of experience in analytical laboratory or equivalentExperience in working in a food grade facilitiesOrganizational leadership, teaching, team-building, staffingLeadership of major change effortListening, oral and written communicationProblem solvingAbility to build and manage systemsGFSI understandingCurrent good manufacturing Practices (cGMP) understandingHazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) understandingHalal and Kosher certification requirements understandingCapable of motivating people to lead change and improvement effortsStrong interpersonal skillsDetail orientedDemonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple tasksAbility to safely exit out of the plant in the event of an emergency What will set me apart?ISO 9001 knowledge and auditor experience Salary Range: $84,000 - $116,000

Annual Bonus Target: 12%, subject to plan provisions.

We've Got You CoveredICL is committed to offering you a comprehensive set of benefits to empower you and your family physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially. The benefits we offer to our diverse and inclusive workforce include: Competitive base pay and performance bonusMedical, dental, vision, and life benefits that start quickly – the first of the month after hireTax-advantaged health savings and spending accounts (when applicable)Wellness Incentive Program to lower your health insurance costGenerous Leave and FMLA policiesPrescription program that provides most generic maintenance medications at no cost (including Insulin products & EpiPens)401k eligibility from day one of employment with a generous company matching contribution. 100% vested after one year of serviceEmployee Assistance ProgramStudent Loan AssistanceFree membership to a program that offers various discounts for travel, entertainment, groceries, and much more

Who is ICL?ICL is a leading global specialty minerals and chemicals company that creates impactful solutions for humanity’s sustainability challenges in global food, agriculture, and industrial markets. ICL leverages its unique bromine, potash and phosphate resources, its passionate team of talented employees and its strong focus on R&D and technological innovation to drive growth across its end markets. Our agricultural products feed the world’s growing population, our food additives enable greater access to higher quality food, our potash and phosphate products are essential components for the pharma industry and our bromine-based materials and phosphates contribute to a more energy efficient and environmentally friendly planet. ICL’s operations are organized under four segments: Industrial Products (Bromine), Potash, Phosphate Solutions and Innovative Ag Solutions. With approximately 12,000 employees worldwide, ICL operates mining and production sites located in Israel, Europe, North and South America and China which are supported by worldwide distribution and supply chains. Due to strong synergies between its business units and their mutual support, ICL benefits from its advantageous size, geographical spread, and operational flexibility. With a culture based upon leadership, innovation, and sustainability, ICL is well positioned to be an Employer of Choice within the communities in which we operate. To learn more about ICL, click here.

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