Food Safety and QA Manager

Fat Brands, Inc.•Atlanta, GA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

This position works as a member of a highly dynamic production team to ensure both product quality and integrity. As a QA Manager this role is responsible for evaluating, maintaining, and continuously improving the company Quality System. Assure full compliance to BRC, FDA, FSMA, OSHA, DOL and EPA regulations. Assure product quality by reviewing conformance to specifications, formulas, procedures, and process control protocols. Assure compliance to HACCP program and solid implementation of all pre-requisites to guarantee the integrity and wholesomeness of all products manufactured or distributed by GAC Manufacturing LLC. Maintain positive interactions with customers by addressing questions and concerns. Coach and develop subordinates to maximize their potential and contribution to the department.

Requirements

Good understanding of baking, cooking and mixing principles as they apply to the baking industry.
Good understanding of functional ingredients used in bread, cookies, pastry, and other baked goods.
Good Computer Skills (MS. Office Suite) and Aptitudes
Follow and direct company regulations including confidentiality.
Knowledge and Experience with third party Audits under GFSI.
Knowledge and Experience managing state audits i.e. GADA, DOE.
Experience and knowledge working with MRP Software
Experience and knowledge managing cross functional auditing teams for quality and food safety.
Technical experience in a manufacturing plant, processing, or packaging of products.
Good Supervisory Skills.
Good Math Skills
Good Oral and Written Communication
Able to work well in cross functional teams
High Initiative and willingness to cross function when needed
Good Personal Presentation
Self-Starter and able to work with minimum supervision
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to multi-task and establish priority
College Degree
7+ years of food processing experience, with at least 5 years in a manufacturing environment under USDA and/or FDA and HACCP.
5+ years facilitating food safety/quality related training events is required
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to stand in a lab/production environment for lengthy durations.
Ability to climb ladders, silos, work in hot environments such as kitchens, and cold environments such as freezers.
Ability to work flexible hours, and travel.
Employee will have direct exposure to Allergenic and Sensitive food ingredients such as eggs, milk, tree nuts, peanuts, soy, wheat, etc.
Employee will participate in the taste, smell, and consumption of cookies, pretzels, icing, ice cream, corn dogs, and other similar products as part of sensory and test evaluation to determine conformance to quality and standards.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies.
Ensure pre-requisite programs are implemented and managed.
Ensure HACCP and HARPC program compliance.
Ensure Company remains in compliance with BRC certification
Ensure compliance of CCPs
Ensure document control in followed and maintained.
Must be able to create and execute new prerequisite to comply with new 3rd party audits. AIB, BRC, SQF, etc.
Ensure compliance from PCQI.
Ensure compliance with OU Kosher program, be the main point of contact for audits with the Rabi.
Manage consumer complaint program and customer inquiries. Generate statistical analysis and corrective actions.
Ensure all critical control parameters are monitored according to plan
Evaluates conformance to quality standards, appraises, evaluates, and release conforming product
Provides training and coaching to all associates related to quality and food safety
Support product development in the launch and implementation of new product and product improvements in the plant.
Ensure execution of pre-operational inspections prior to product run on each shift to ensure measures are taken to ensure quality standards are understood.
Ensure compliance of Wastewater Treatment Plant, and EPA
Ensure compliance of Storm Water Preventive Pollution Plan, and EPA
Ensure compliance from 3rd party sanitation company.
Liaison between sanitation and chemical provider.
Be able to execute Lean, Six Sigma, Waste Reduction, and Continuous Improvement projects.
Manage electronic and paper files.
Able to use of analytical and measuring tools such as moisture analyzers, pH meters, thermometers, Brix analyzers, viscometers, density cups, calipers, rulers etc.
Able to perform technical research pertinent to Job function.
Employees may be assigned to work in other areas and perform other duties as requested by Management.