King Arthur Baking Company · 9 hours ago
Sr. Quality Systems Manager
White River Junction, VT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$80K/yr - $109K/yr
5+ years expKing Arthur Baking Company has been a leader in the baking industry since 1790, providing high-quality products and education to bakers. The Sr. Quality Systems Manager will ensure compliance with quality programs and regulations, lead food safety initiatives, and develop training for employees in food safety principles.
Food & Beverages
Responsibilities
Lead as a technical resource for external and internal customers as it pertains to King Arthur Baking (KAB) Food Safety & Quality and perform root cause analysis and develop corrective and preventative action plans (CAPA), communicating results to management for process and/or customer follow-up
Establish quality and reliability standards by collaborating with plant leadership team, cross functional teams and external partners for all product and customer requirements
Lead 3rd party audit programs and certifications (Federal Drug Administration (FDA), Organic, GFSI, Kosher) in all KAB facilities. Verifies and Validates that Food Safety Programs are implemented in all applicable areas
Act as a key member of our recall response team, supporting the Regulatory, Legal, and in collecting/reporting information, making key tactical/strategic decisions, providing data, and needed reports to customers and regulatory agencies
Provide executive reporting on Regulatory compliance, Food Safety & Quality trends based on systems data and concerns with actionable recommendations
Responsible for development, implementation, and maintenance of all Food Safety and Quality Management systems and activities for KAB, encompassing Food Safety Plan (FSP), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) Plan, Food Defense Plan, Recall Plan, Pre-Requisite Program (PRP), Microbiological Testing programs, and Internal Audits
Partner with cross functional teams for packaging, raw materials, R & D, and supply chain where improvements and execution of relevant preventive controls about food safety programs are required
Develops and provides training to Employees on Food Safety principles, HACCP requirements, and their roles in implementing the Food Safety Plan, Food Defense Plan, Crisis Management and HACCP plan
Serves as Subject Matter Expert in Quality and Food Safety requirements for equipment purchase and Continuous Improvement opportunities
Provide necessary support to all departments for investigating and closing out internal corrective actions to continually improve processes, reduce repeated incidences and reduce costs
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and data related to the FSP, HACCP plan, and related activities, including monitoring, verification, and corrective actions to maintain compliance with all SQF, FDA and other regulatory bodies as necessary to maintain certifications
Will lead and instruct Quality team to interface and maintain the use of digital data collection systems and other formats, such as RedZone, Trace Gains, Power Bi, and other similar systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in biology, Food Science, or related discipline and at least five (5) years' experience in the food industry, or
Associate degree in sciences with seven (7) years progressive experience in the food industry
Have completed a HACCP (Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Point) training-approved course and be competent to implement and maintain a risk-based preventative controls food safety plans
Must successfully complete Safe Quality Foods (SQF) Practitioner Certification course
Preventative Controls Qualified Individuals (PCQI) required for Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) implementation
Excellent computer skills - Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools are required
Experience in Auditing, Inspections, Food Defense, Food Safety and Quality Assurance
Leadership and Team Management- Ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team, foster collaboration, and drive results through effective leadership
Communication Skills - Establish clear channels of communication within the Quality & Regulatory teams and across the organization
Project Management - The ability to plan, execute, and oversee Quality projects, ensuring that cross functional partners complete on time, within scope, and meets all regulatory deadlines
Risk Assessment – Must possess the technical expertise and skills to effectively evaluate a Food Safety risk that could potentially cause public health harm and determine precautions required to reduce or eliminate the hazard
Knowledge in Technical & Regulatory Standards- Knowledgeable in all relevant Food Safety and Quality standards such as HACCP, GMP, FSMA & SQF to ensure adherence of quality assurance policies and government requirements
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Company paid short- and long-term disability
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Paid time off to rest
Paid holidays to have fun
A 401(k) with a company match
40 paid volunteer hours a year
Profit sharing
Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Company
King Arthur Baking Company
The single word that defines the work experience at King Arthur Baking Company: PRIDE.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Karen Colberg
Chief Executive Officer
Brock Barton
Chief Financial Officer
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