Blue Diamond Growers' Food Safety and Food Quality programs require implementation, maintenance, verification, and validation, with a need for technical support to Production Operations regarding product quality.
Requirements
- Expert knowledge of statistics and SPC.
- Strong technical background and ability to analyze laboratory reports and technical data.
- Proficient use of computer and analytical software.
- Ability to develop, interpret and apply specification parameters.
- Required to possess or obtain certification as an SQF Practitioner.
- Experience working with employees at all levels of the organization as well as external customers in the business and technical fields.
- Ability to review workload and testing frequency and make suggestions for increased effectiveness.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for implementing, maintaining, verifying and validating Blue Diamond Growers’ Food Safety and Food Quality programs.
- Provides technical support to Production Operations relating to product quality.
- Implements, maintains, verifies and validates the company’s SQF System; includes HACCP, Food Safety, Food Security and Food Quality.
- Develops, audits and enforces Quality Control policies and procedures that will result in consistent quality products that fulfill internal and external customer needs.
- Manages effective Quality Control data collection by conducting root cause analysis and problem-solving sessions with relevant cross functional teams.
- Analyzes, and reports on key quality attributes as needed.
- Aids in the development of Quality Control worker instructions, calibration procedures, test procedures, Statistical Process Control (SPC) interpretation, and computer set up and data input.
Other
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biology, or Food Science.
- 5 years of food industry experience in a quality assurance environment, with at least 2 years at the supervisory level
- Must be a proactive team player.
- Skilled in presenting concepts and ideas.
- Must be able to write and interpret complex documents in a clear and concise manner.
