Job Summary:

• Develops or improves laboratory methods consistent with the Official Methods in Reference Standards (ASTM, EN, AOCS).
• Understands NOPA Guideline for shipping and sampling soybean meal and audits program for compliance with guidelines.
• Able to create charts and graphs in Minitab or similar software for reports and presentations
• Configures, maintains and monitors Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and generates reports as appropriate
• Leads lab design for new products as they are incorporated into the plant.
• Reviews and approves Certificates of Analysis to verify the validity and integrity of finished products
• Monitors and supervises the performance of Lab Technicians
• Reviews lab findings and establishes a plan of action to correct deviations
• Document non-compliance with work standards, provide feedback, retraining, and discipline when necessary
• Validates hours worked by laboratory staff and verifies that compensation is correct.
• Act as a back-up in the absence of the Quality Assurance Manager

Skills on Resume: 

• Laboratory Method Development (Hard Skills)
• Compliance Auditing (Hard Skills)
• Data Analysis (Hard Skills)
• LIMS Management (Hard Skills)
• Lab Design Leadership (Soft Skills)
• Certificate Verification (Hard Skills)
• Team Supervision (Soft Skills)
• Staff Validation (Soft Skills)

Job Summary:

• Supporting the food safety and quality management system and the operation of the chemistry and microbiology laboratory.
• Responsible for maintaining the site food safety plans.
• Conduct risk assessments and complete plan reassessments as materials, equipment and processes are changed to address any potential food safety hazards.
• Review food safety plan reassessments and updates with the site’s cross-functional senior management to maintain adherence to the food safety and quality management system.
• Supervise chemistry and microbiological laboratory operations and personnel.
• Maintain the laboratory and site’s certifications and ensure practices adhere to all applicable state, federal and internal regulations.
• Responsible for internal auditing program for the site facilities and laboratory to assure adherence to internal and external testing procedures and standards.
• Train chemistry and microbiology laboratory personnel in internal good laboratory practices and the proper chemical and microbiological techniques to effectively follow laboratory testing procedures.
• Train pre-op monitors to effectively perform organoleptic inspection of product and non-product contact surfaces, environmental areas and completion of ATP and culture swabbing.
• Identity trends and non-conformances in chemistry and microbiological laboratory testing, communicate with site management.

Skills on Resume: 

• Food Safety Management (Hard Skills)
• Risk Assessment (Hard Skills)
• Cross-Functional Collaboration (Soft Skills)
• Laboratory Supervision (Soft Skills)
• Certification Maintenance (Hard Skills)
• Internal Auditing (Hard Skills)
• Training (Soft Skills)
• Trend Identification (Hard Skills)

Job Summary:

• Lead department and plant-level cross-functional teams in the determination of root cause and implementation of corrective actions to resolve chemical (material & finished goods) or microbiological (pre-op, environmental, material & finished goods) related trends and non-conformances.
• Resolve internal and external complaints related to FSQ department analysis of materials and finished goods.
• Responsible for designing sampling and testing plans, then the analysis and reporting of results to support department and company initiatives.
• Negotiates contracts (in conjunction with FSQ and Purchasing department management) with suppliers of laboratory materials and equipment.
• Maintain and develop an operating budget for the chemistry and microbiology laboratories.
• Coordinates the maintenance of the microbiological laboratory and equipment.
• Maintain current on regulatory issues in the area of responsibility and represent the company to regulatory inspectors in the area of responsibility.
• Supervises employees including skills development, safety, housekeeping policy administration, discipline, employee relations, performance reviews, cost control and problem solving.
• Interview and/or hire employees following required EEO and Affirmative Action guidelines and ensure employees receive the proper training.
• Conducts performance appraisals and administers disciplinary and termination action

Skills on Resume: 

• Root Cause Analysis (Hard Skills)
• Complaint Resolution (Soft Skills)
• Sampling and Testing Design (Hard Skills)
• Contract Negotiation (Soft Skills)
• Budget Management (Hard Skills)
• Regulatory Compliance (Hard Skills)
• Employee Supervision (Soft Skills)
• Performance Management (Soft Skills)

Job Summary:

• Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for food, third-party party and internal audit scores for food and sanitation and assure consistency of test outcomes for equipment and activity in those areas.
• Conduct incident and root cause investigations and recommend methods for recurrence prevention. 
• Present hazard reduction strategies to the Food Safety Committee and monitor implemented corrections for success with deficiencies.
• Lead and set goals and objectives for Valley Pride’s food safety programs throughout the organization including developing appropriate metrics, signage and monitoring methods to enforce compliance.
• Adhere to GMP, GAP, LGMA, NOP, FSMA, EPA, OSHA and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and all other applicable regulatory standards for food safety as minimum standards in the field and facilities.
• Develop and implement policies and programs that provide guidance and education on food safety, food defense from IIPPs and HIPPs. 
• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for food safety/defense.
• Embed food safety policies in practices, processes and automation to ensure consistent safe outcomes and compliance at all levels.
• Enforce policies related to food safety, internal and external auditing and proactive,e regular inspections.
• Coordinate and oversee third-party audits as well as reviewing and conducting facility and field risk assessments, inspections and internal audits to ensure compliance with regulatory and company policies and procedures.

Skills on Resume: 

• KPI Monitoring (Hard Skills)
• Root Cause Investigation (Soft Skills)
• Hazard Reduction (Soft Skills)
• Food Safety Program Leadership (Soft Skills)
• Regulatory Compliance (Hard Skills)
• Policy Development (Hard Skills)
• SOP Development (Hard Skills)
• Audit Coordination (Hard Skills)

Job Summary:

• Promote Valley Pride including programs, by educating all stakeholders.
• Verify the proper function, calibration and accuracy of all food monitoring equipment and methods including PH testing and chlorine dilution testing. 
• Document all test results and responses to demonstrate continuous compliance.
• Accurately document test results as well as recommend and implement mitigation strategies with stakeholders for “out-of-compliance” conditions.
• Lead Workplace Food Safety Committee and assist in troubleshooting food safety programs.
• Develop, implement and adopt food safety training models, presentations, schedules and materials.
• Manage all aspects of food safety training including content, programs and document control strategies.
• Communicate analytical information in proper formats as directed/required to affected departments.
• Review inventories of chemicals, pesticides, first aid kits for expiration dates and counts and update SDS sheets while working with the Safety Department and or assigned Safety Representative where appropriate.
• Coordinate and collect environmental swabs for harvest machines and sanitation activities

Skills on Resume: 

• Stakeholder Education (Soft Skills)
• Equipment Calibration (Hard Skills)
• Compliance Documentation (Hard Skills)
• Mitigation Strategy Implementation (Soft Skills)
• Food Safety Leadership (Soft Skills)
• Training Development (Hard Skills)
• Document Control (Hard Skills)
• Inventory Management (Hard Skills)

Job Summary:

• Directly and/or through subordinate staff, ensure compliance with product and process specifications (Quality Standards) and metrics to monitor and report product and process performance and assure consistent product quality excellence
• Ensure performance of cGMP, SSOP and HACCP programs, including GFSI (SQF) systems
• Participate in self- and third-party audits of company facilities including establishing, implementing, communicating and documenting corrective and preventive actions
• Investigate, respond to and document product quality issues
• Alert and provide guidance to FSQA Manager regarding quality issues, customer complaints and related technical matters
• Support liaison for local regulatory agencies (with FDA, USDA, state and local agencies in areas of food safety, health, agricultural, and environmental/wastewater compliance)
• Assist in maintenance of current status of and compliance with facility permits, registrations and certifications
• Report conformance with Quality Standards to FSQA Manager as directed
• Supervise hourly employees and assist with scheduling and training needs
• Manage and report conformance to departmental budget as directed
• Maintain an ongoing and current awareness of food regulatory and related industry topics

Skills on Resume: 

• Quality Compliance (Hard Skills)
• cGMP, SSOP, HACCP Programs (Hard Skills)
• Audit Participation (Hard Skills)
• Product Quality Investigation (Hard Skills)
• FSQA Support (Soft Skills)
• Regulatory Liaison (Soft Skills)
• Budget Management (Hard Skills)
• Industry Awareness (Soft Skills)

Job Summary:

• Conducts internal GMP and/or GAP audits.
• Practices (GAPs) and/or and Good Manufacturing (GMPs) by conducting regular field and/or facility inspections.
• Ensures all company food safety policies and SOPs are being followed.
• Being aware of all relevant food safety legislation and standards that are applicable to the business.
• Manages fruit sampling for MRL testing and water sampling processes to meet company and government standards.
• Engages with and accompanies customers and 3rd party auditors on field and/or facility audits and inspections.
• Attends meetings, industry events, and continuing education classes/trainings focused on Food Safety and effective leadership.
• Assists with troubleshooting food safety issues.
• Recognize, prevent and alleviate food safety hazards in the food business
• Develop and implement a HACCP plan for the plant facility according to government government-established food safety guidelines.
• Conduct microbial R&D testing.

Skills on Resume: 

• GMP/GAP Audits (Hard Skills)
• Food Safety Compliance (Hard Skills)
• MRL and Water Sampling (Hard Skills)
• Audit Engagement (Soft Skills)
• Industry Knowledge (Soft Skills)
• Troubleshooting (Soft Skills)
• Hazard Prevention (Hard Skills)
• HACCP Plan Development (Hard Skills)

Job Summary:

• Develop the team and solve day-to-day issues to reach short and long-term performance goals
• Manage Food Safety Paperwork and close operational gaps
• Manage weekly GMP Zone audits and communicate gaps/resolutions
• Communicate cross-functionality to assist team in solving issues
• Motivate team members to achieve plan goals
• Organize and facilitate work team meetings (examples, pre-shift, roundtables etc.)
• Develop MSS and assignments for the team, follow up on any gaps
• Manage CIP and microbiological results and/or review
• Weekly review sign-off on microbiological paperwork
• Work with the QC Manager to keep Food Safety Plan up-to-date and train on any changes

Skills on Resume: 

• Team Development (Soft Skills)
• Food Safety Management (Hard Skills)
• GMP Audits (Hard Skills)
• Cross-functional Communication (Soft Skills)
• Team Motivation (Soft Skills)
• Meeting Facilitation (Soft Skills)
• Microbiological Review (Hard Skills)
• Food Safety Training (Hard Skills)

Job Summary:

• Ensure compliance with all HACCP guidelines throughout the plant facility.
• Monitor plant facility and equipment to determine potential problems.
• Analyze data from CCP sheets and report information weekly.
• Analyze issues/problems to develop solutions and test possible solutions for implementation.
• Coordinate and direct the HACCP support team.
• Attend scheduled and called meetings.
• Participate in external audits.
• Participates in the Safety Program, keeping a safe working environment.
• Review and approve plant trials.
• Oversee the collection and submittal of samples for microbiological or allergen or nutritional testing and required follow-up.

Skills on Resume: 

• HACCP Compliance (Hard Skills)
• Plant Monitoring (Hard Skills)
• Data Analysis (Hard Skills)
• Problem Solving (Soft Skills)
• Team Coordination (Soft Skills)
• Audit Participation (Hard Skills)
• Safety Program Participation (Soft Skills)
• Sample Collection (Hard Skills)

Job Summary:

• Supervise activities of QFS Technicians and Coordinators. 
• Provides training, motivation, feedback, and corrective actions.
• Serve as a back-up to the Coordinators when necessary
• Review and ensure documentation is completed in an accurate and timely manner with an appropriate response to out-of-specification
• Develop Technicians and Coordinators to collaborate with Operations and Sanitation to facilitate investigations, root cause analysis, corrective preventive action, and problem solving for incidents and non-conformances.
• Follow up issues and questions with QFS and Operations in a timely manner, recording results in the MOS system.
• Oversee and report glass and brittle plastic audits, facility and GMP audits, water/ice/air testing, pre-op and EM daily activities, and foreign material management
• Complete risk assessments for planned construction.
• Responsible for investigation and CAPA for consumer complaints.
• Responsible for timely disposition of holds, completing status changes and critical information entries in the ERP system.

Skills on Resume: 

• Team Supervision (Soft Skills)
• Training and Motivation (Soft Skills)
• Documentation Review (Hard Skills)
• Root Cause Analysis (Hard Skills)
• Issue Follow-Up (Soft Skills)
• Audit Oversight (Hard Skills)
• Risk Assessment (Hard Skills)
• Complaint Investigation (Hard Skills)

Job Summary:

• Managing a team of 7 (QC Technicians and QA Clerk)
• Review, approve, and release finished goods COA
• Review raw material ingredient COA
• Conduct analyses for raw material ingredient shelf-life extensions
• Manage training program and conduct all training for Kiva Manufacturing 
• Manage and record customer complaints
• Collaborate with Management to create and develop processes related to food safety, quality and sanitation programs. 
• Audit all operational processes created within this role
• Responsible for supporting food safety, quality and integrity decisions to ensure that all products despatched are legal, safe and comply with relevant customer specifications.
• Ensure conformance with relevant customer codes of practice relating to food safety including but not limited to Thermal Validation, Shelf life determination, Allergen & Species controls and validation
• Ensure effective HACCP systems are in operation

Skills on Resume: 

• Team Management (Soft Skills)
• COA Review (Hard Skills)
• Shelf-Life Analysis (Hard Skills)
• Training Program Management (Soft Skills)
• Complaint Management (Soft Skills)
• Process Development (Hard Skills)
• Food Safety Compliance (Hard Skills)
• HACCP Implementation (Hard Skills)

Job Summary:

• Coordinate the food safety programs, policies and documentation
• Complete internal and external audits
• Develop and deliver safety training at all levels of staff members and on multiple shifts related to food safety
• Assist with leading the safety team's initiatives
• Prepare for audits and communicate with external customers
• Assist with consumer and customer complaints
• Stay up to date on food safety regulations
• Support extended runs and other process change testing, communicating results, trending and conclusions.
• Work closely with various groups to prepare and maintain specifications.
• Assist Quality Assurance Manager

Skills on Resume: 

• Food Safety Coordination (Hard Skills)
• Audit Completion (Hard Skills)
• Safety Training (Soft Skills)
• Team Leadership (Soft Skills)
• Audit Preparation (Hard Skills)
• Complaint Management (Soft Skills)
• Regulatory Knowledge (Hard Skills)
• Specification Maintenance (Hard Skills)