Fred Meyer
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MFG PLANT SENIOR QUALITY LEADER
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Fred Meyer Ensure consistent production of safe, quality product by following corporate and government guidelines. Supervise Quality Assurance associates. Perform all jobs safely, efficiently and accurately to maintain and improve the performance of the entire plant in the areas of Safety, Quality, Reliability (SQR) and our Customer 1st strategy. Provide leadership that embodies our 7 Kroger Manufacturing High Performance Work System principles. Demonstrate the company\'s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.
Remember to check your CV before applying Also, ensure you read through all the requirements related to this role. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor\'s Degree in food science or a related field
5+ years quality assurance lab experience
Preventative Control Qualified Individual certification
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; able to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Ability to apply statistical process control concepts
Ability to read, analyze and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents
SQF practitioner certified
Desired
Thorough working knowledge of food safety and microbiological concepts
Plant QA Assistant Manager - Provide leadership to the plant in areas of food safety and product quality
Serve as liaison for governmental inspections
Participate in corporate regulatory compliance inspections and audits
Audit plant sanitation process through environmental testing, product testing and physical inspections
Assure that Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) are consistently and effectively followed and ensure pest control program compliance
Support quality initiatives by participating in routine GMP walkthroughs and leading any food safety or quality initiatives
Monitor HACCP, HARPC, SSOPs, allergen programs, formulations, and finished product specifications
Ensure QA staff is properly trained and resourced
Ensure thorough and effective annual training of SQF, GMPs and Food Safety Programs
Record keeping meets Kroger, SQF and government regulations
Ensure receiving procedures for incoming and outgoing ingredients are compliant with quality and safety standards
Investigate consumer comments and collaborate with production on action plans
Assist Corporate Food Technology with product development, product audits and raw materials calculations
Provide support to production in continuous improvement efforts
Provide feedback to suppliers to improve relationships and resolve quality issues
Assist staff management team in Safe Quality Food policies and requirements
Accountable to Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles
Supervise and coach direct reports; complete performance reviews and provide feedback
Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
Must be able to work around ingredients and/or finished products containing food allergens
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Manufacturing
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MFG PLANT SENIOR QUALITY LEADER
role at
Fred Meyer Ensure consistent production of safe, quality product by following corporate and government guidelines. Supervise Quality Assurance associates. Perform all jobs safely, efficiently and accurately to maintain and improve the performance of the entire plant in the areas of Safety, Quality, Reliability (SQR) and our Customer 1st strategy. Provide leadership that embodies our 7 Kroger Manufacturing High Performance Work System principles. Demonstrate the company\'s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.
Remember to check your CV before applying Also, ensure you read through all the requirements related to this role. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor\'s Degree in food science or a related field
5+ years quality assurance lab experience
Preventative Control Qualified Individual certification
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; able to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Ability to apply statistical process control concepts
Ability to read, analyze and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents
SQF practitioner certified
Desired
Thorough working knowledge of food safety and microbiological concepts
Plant QA Assistant Manager - Provide leadership to the plant in areas of food safety and product quality
Serve as liaison for governmental inspections
Participate in corporate regulatory compliance inspections and audits
Audit plant sanitation process through environmental testing, product testing and physical inspections
Assure that Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) are consistently and effectively followed and ensure pest control program compliance
Support quality initiatives by participating in routine GMP walkthroughs and leading any food safety or quality initiatives
Monitor HACCP, HARPC, SSOPs, allergen programs, formulations, and finished product specifications
Ensure QA staff is properly trained and resourced
Ensure thorough and effective annual training of SQF, GMPs and Food Safety Programs
Record keeping meets Kroger, SQF and government regulations
Ensure receiving procedures for incoming and outgoing ingredients are compliant with quality and safety standards
Investigate consumer comments and collaborate with production on action plans
Assist Corporate Food Technology with product development, product audits and raw materials calculations
Provide support to production in continuous improvement efforts
Provide feedback to suppliers to improve relationships and resolve quality issues
Assist staff management team in Safe Quality Food policies and requirements
Accountable to Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles
Supervise and coach direct reports; complete performance reviews and provide feedback
Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
Must be able to work around ingredients and/or finished products containing food allergens
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Manufacturing
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