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OSI Group · 1 day ago

Sr. FSQA Manager

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

OSI Group is a premier global food provider that partners with leading foodservice and retail food brands. The Sr. FSQA Manager will lead all FSQA department activities and develop and execute the food safety and quality strategy for complex facilities, working closely with operations and the NA FSQA team.

Food Processing

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Job manages a team, has authority to hire and performance-manage the team

Job leads/supervises/manages 6-15 employees

Responsible for leading the facility FSQA team and managing all food safety, quality and sanitation programs, and regulatory relationships

Ensure compliance and effective implementation of company standards, GFSI requirements, and all applicable customer standards and USDA/FDA regulations

Ensure that complete and accurate records are maintained for all government requirements and FSQA programs within the facility through the management of FSQA department staff members

Serves as the facility lead and technical liaison for all FSQA audits and customer visits

Monitor and audit sanitation processes with regards to their impact on food safety/quality and make recommendations of process changes as necessary to meet standards. Meet with plant cross functional team and contract sanitation weekly to review performance and sanitation KPIs

Investigate and properly document customer complaints

Work collaboratively with Plant Management Team on Root Cause Analysis for ongoing or unforeseen issues. Lead site Corrective Action Program for FSQA opportunities

Compile and analyze quality performance data to identify areas for operational improvement. Develop reports and reporting processes for data and resulting analysis and recommendations to be delivered to management

Participate in project teams such as the development of new products or new processes or the installation of new equipment by providing analyses on quality impact and needs. Actively participate in plant trials and commercialization of new products

Maintain HACCP and Food Safety Plans, ensuring appropriate hazards are addressed and the latest scientific supporting documentation utilized

Oversee the site and/or 3rd party Analytical and Microbiological laboratories and their associated testing

Assist with review of quality agreements and act as technical liaison and SME, for site FSQA, with all customers and suppliers

Ensure site wide FSQA training program is adequately maintained and documented

Develop and lead internal FSQA department including coaching, hiring, training, and appraising through performance reviews against measurable objectives

Maintain personal knowledge of current and developing government food regulations and food industry trends

Working occasional weekends is an expectation for the role

This role has the responsibility to understand and place in practice appropriate safety procedures. This responsibility is achieved through education, training, use of protective equipment (as applicable) and by following safety policies, regulations, standards, and laws

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Food Safety ManagementHACCP CertificationUSDA-FSIS RegulationsLEAN/Six SigmaQuality AssuranceTeam LeadershipMicrosoft Office SuiteCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem Solving

Required

10+ years of experience in related field is preferred

Experience in USDA-FSIS regulated products and industry best practice is required

Previous people leadership roles with multi-shift direct reports

Progressive leadership roles within quality organizations with proven track record of success

Good leadership and communication skills with demonstrated team building success

Has a passion for building, developing and leading strong diverse teams

Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with employees at all levels of the organization

Ability to manage multiple priorities at one time using effective organizational skills and judgment in an environment of frequently changing circumstances

Excellent proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite Products

BA/BS or equivalent is required

Preferred

Knowledge of the FDA regulatory framework is preferred

Competency with digital manufacturing technologies and continuous improvement tools (LEAN/Six Sigma) is preferred

In food science, food microbiology, biology, or related field preferred

Certifications in HACCP, PCQI and GFSI are preferred

Benefits

Bonuses

Special pay programs

Comprehensive time off

401k with match

A full suite of benefit offerings for you and your family

Company

OSI Group

OSI Group is a premier supplier of custom value-added food products to the foodservice and retail food brands.

Founded in 1909

Aurora, Illinois, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.osigroup.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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