Director, Quality Assurance & Compliance

Location: Wilder, MN
Salary: + or -$115,000 plus 20% bonus D.O.E.
Description: Our client, a Global Food Production company, is currently seeking a Director, Quality Assurance & Compliance

WHAT THEY OFFER:

• Great culture
• Excellent starting salary and bonus
• Excellent benefits (eligible on day 1 of employment)
  
• Excellent career growth potential
• A lot of autonomy
• Relocation assistance
  
• Immediate interviews
  

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

• This is a plant based position (so no traveling)
  
• It is a fast-paced 15 Hour production operation (6 AM to 9 PM - 2 Shifts - 1000 employees)
• Will be reporting to the VP and have responsibility over Quality and Sanitation
  
• You will be in charge of 5 direct reports, and 30 QA Technicians
• Oversight of training and management of QA, Sanitation, and HACCP employees
• Oversee continuous improvement of HACCP, Quality Assurance, and Sanitation programs and procedures
• Develop and maintain storing relationships, industry's councils, technical committees, and internal/external food safety regulating bodies such as 3rd Party inspectors such as USDA.
• Develop and maintain strong links with pertinent departments such as Production, Maintenance, and Sales
• Provide support regarding customer complaint investigation and consumer feedback
• Participate and support all recall activity
• Ensure the sustainability of the Quality Management System
• Provide input regarding industry standards, regulations, and program development
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Animal Science, or Biology
• Lean/Six Sigma training
• 10+ years of Food Safety and Quality Assurance experience, in a USDA regulated Food Manufacturing environment (Fresh Animal Protein preferred)
• 5+ years in a people management role in FSQA
• Strong USDA knowledge
• Extensive HACCP experience
• SQF experience (Practitioner certification a plus)
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
• Must be open and flexible to change, take initiative and work with minimal supervision
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills
• Proficient in software applications
• Excellent communication skills
• Bilingual in English/Spanish would be a big plus

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