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Spicin Foods · 4 weeks ago

Manager, Development & Compliance

Kansas City, KS

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

Spicin Foods is a world class sauce manufacturer, and they are seeking a Manager for Development & Compliance. This role involves ensuring food quality and safety standards, leading product development initiatives, and managing a team to maintain operational excellence.

Food and BeverageFood DeliveryFood ProcessingManufacturing

Responsibilities

Review production line activities to ensure all Food Safety and Food Quality audit requirements are met

Review and sign off on documentation pertaining to all quality systems

Reviews all products produced in the facility and ensures adherence to regulatory and Company standards

Assists in maintaining documentation of all required quality tests and activities

Ensure standard guidelines with GMP's and monitor that all SOP's are being performed daily

Partner with Operations to manage and conduct certification programs: BRC, FSMA, Kosher, Organic, Gluten Free and Non-GMO

Evaluate findings, implement appropriate corrective and preventive actions, ensuring corrective closure

Ascertains the maturity or stability of raw ingredients, evaluates the safety, quality, and nutritional value of finished

Resolve product development issues in collaboration with plant operations, process improvements and cost / waste reduction projects

Develops and maintains sanitation, quality, safety, and waste management standards are met within food processing areas

Complete Supplier audits as required and evaluate suppliers based on risk

Complete raw material risk assessments

Communicates findings regarding any food safety concerns and implement solutions

Assists with the training plant team members regarding deficiencies and corrective actions as needed

Maintain Food Safety and Quality by enforcing GMP’s and verifying compliance with receiving, storage, handling, processing and product release policies and procedures

Resolve product development issues in collaboration with plant operations, process improvements and cost / waste reduction projects

Develops and maintains sanitation, quality, safety, and waste management standards are met within food processing areas

Complete Supplier audits as required and evaluate suppliers based on risk

Checks and investigates customer returns and complaints; follows up on possible reasons for complaints (temperature abuse, date expiry, over order, etc.)

Performs micro analysis if required

Manages the hold and release program and takes appropriate action when any product fails to meet required specifications

Working together with Sales team and customers for new product development and enhancing current products

Develop recipes and procedures for large scale production; utilize culinary skills and experience in food product development, including reading and following recipes

Participate in all stages of product development, from ideation to manufacturing; provide technical culinary expertise in assigned projects and verticals; plan, prioritize and complete multiple simultaneous tasks effectively within deadlines; maintain accurate and complete records

Meticulously record all tests and all pertinent analytical information; data entry of information into Nav software; provide relevant reporting; calculate costing of ingredients such that products are developed within targeted cost range

Monitor and research culinary trends, manufacturing processes, and innovations on an ongoing basis to continue to bring innovative ideas to the team

Create NFP, Nutritional Facts Panels, for finished products in ERP system

Maintains current knowledge of new regulations and developments in food science and food safety

Hiring, training, developing and motivating team members to harness potential and work hard for delivery of products; assigning tasks to team members with training, giving specific direction with process and procedures to follow & carry out tasks

Guide team members in ensuring operations maintain quality and quantity requirements are met daily

Recognizes the contribution of each individual team member, encourages them to work together in harmony driving teamwork, sharing ideas, maintaining both relationships, while delivering fair and concise feedback for improvements through accountability, 1:1 development and activities to drive culture

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Food Science DegreeBRC CertificationFSMA CertificationCulinary SkillsERP Systems ExperiencePCQI CertificationProcess Authority CertificationAnalytical SkillsResourcefulnessCommunication SkillsCustomer FocusOrganizational SkillsAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's' Degree (BA or BS) in Food Science or equivalent

Understanding the requirements of BRC, FSMA, Kosher, Organic, Gluten Free and Non-GMO

Culinary skills and experience in food product development and continuous improvements

Experience with ERP systems as it applies to manufacturing

Physical demands: This position requires the ability to be constantly moving throughout the office and gift store which includes but not limited to walking, talking, hearing, reaching, grabbing and standing for at least 8 hours a day. May occasionally involve bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching and climbing

Communication: Proficient in both written and oral communication; effective interpersonal and presentation skills; with professional attitude

Customer Focus: Builds customer confidence by ensuring expectations and commitments are met. Establishes and maintains effective and positive relationship with customers. Acts with customers in mind and values the importance of providing high-quality customer service

Organized: Able to work independently; effective time management skills; able to manage multiple tasks concurrently, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines with a high attention to detail

Analytical: Superior critical thinking skills with the ability to research and analyze data from multiple sources and make independent decisions. Strong business acumen, including problem solving skills, critical thinking, and self-initiative

Adaptable: Willingness to accept change; exhibit flexibility and adaptability. Along with the ability to absorb and quickly understand new information

Resourceful: Ability to deliver results utilizing the resources available. Has a get-it-done mentality. (“Can Do” Spirit): Performs work with energy and drive; values planning, but will take quick, decisive action when an opportunity presents itself