Summary/Objective:
Responsible for implementing methods to ensure the production of quality and safe foods. Also responsible for maintaining regulatory, certification, and customer compliance. This role acts as SQF Practitioner and is responsible for maintaining, auditing, and executing all aspects of Quality and Food Safety Management Systems (QFSMS). Responsible for implementing, maintaining, auditing, and executing all aspects of Quality and Food Safety Management Systems (QFSMS). Leads day-to-day QAFS operations and activities and enforces GMP, Quality, and Food Safety standards in the plant. Directs, completes, and maintains records of all verification activities, sanitation programs, and traceability and specification adherence. Responsible for product quality and 3rd party audit/inspection readiness in the plant.

Key Responsibilities:
Acts as SQF Practitioner, Preventative Controls Qualified Individual, and HACCP Team leader and leads all plant food safety programs and initiatives.
Ensuring compliance with domestic, international, and other applicable regulatory bodies and requirements within product development and plant operations
Supervises QA Technicians in their day-to-day activities as well as monitoring their performance and attendance.
Promoting adherence to all GMPs, specifications, and quality standards in production.
Maintaining the integrity of Hold/Release systems.Maintaining traceability as a member of the recall team and conducting mock recalls and challenges to the process as necessary.
Conducting inspections and internal audits including returned products, incoming ingredients, GMPs, glass and brittle plastics, and other inspections and audits related to quality and food safety systems.
Identifying non-conformances and initiating and completing root cause analysis and corrective action plans.
Leading sanitation, housekeeping, and waste programs in compliance with GMP, SQF, and other applicable regulatory standards.
Verification and review of preventative and critical controls as outlined in HACCP and HARPC plans.
Maintaining processes and standards in Allergen Control Program.
Maintain, implement and challenge Food Defense and Food Fraud Programs.
Training all departments on standards, practices, and processes related to food safety
Incoming raw ingredient inspections
Monthly Quality and GMP inspections
Incoming label inspections
Glass and brittle plastic inspections
Audit prep inspections and walkthroughs
Enforcing adherence to Organic and Almond System Plans
Enforcing adherence to GMPs
Tracebacks and Mock Recalls
Food Defense Program management
Allergen Program management
Crisis/Business Continuity Management
HACCP/HARPC verification, maintenance, and review
Product return inspections
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending classes, workshops etc.
Managing QA/FS team and working along with Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to successfully reach company benchmarks and goals.

Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Biology, or a related field.
5 years experience in QA in a food manufacturing environment preferred.
HACCP, PCQI, SQF, and/or relevant Food Safety training and certification
Experience with computer applications or must pass Client Computer training class.
Proficient with Microsoft Suite - Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Tifton, GA 31793: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• food Manufacturing: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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