Shamrock Foods Company
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Shamrock Foods Company . Responsibilities
Develop Food Safety Plan by conducting and documenting facility hazard evaluation/analysis, developing and implementing preventive controls, and verifying plan effectiveness against FSMA requirements. Maintain GMP requirements to current good manufacturing practices (cGMPs). Remain current and serve as division SME on all mandated food safety regulations, laws, policies and procedures of the FDA & USDA as mandated by the PMO, CFR & FSMA. Ensure that all Shamrock divisions are audit ready and serve as the co-host of regulatory inspections. Serve as multi-facility SQF Practitioner developing and validating SQF program procedures and policies (QA Managers are also required to be SQF practitioners). Drive simplification and standardization of audit process and execution across Shamrock Enterprise to ensure compliance with new and emerging regulatory standards and requirements. Coordinate all regulatory, customer, and third-party audits. Visit and confer with representatives of ingredient and packaging suppliers to obtain information related to vendor quality standards. Ensure vendor management program includes quality and food safety review for all materials. Work with R&D in the development of new product formulations and label compliance review. Establish and maintain enterprise quality management systems, policies and procedures that enable Shamrock to comply with regulatory requirements and current regulatory expectations. Develop and maintain FSQA training for Shamrock Company, including setting annual training requirements and frequencies. Develop and maintain Shamrock vendor management program and policies, including auditing, performance monitoring and inspection readiness programs. Interface directly with division QA leaders to assure cross functional alignment of goals and objectives ensuring compliance and realization of systems related best practices. Partner with IT/IS to develop and integrate a QMS roadmap that allows for scaling of systems to ensure continued compliance and growth of the business. Act as an expert resource and provide expertise, support, and guidance to internal and external partners in resolving complex food safety and product quality challenges and solutions for potential compliance risks. Participate in a monthly Quality Management Review meeting (QMR) to review a specific set of quality and compliance metrics to state of control and drive targeted actions for continuous improvement. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field required. Master’s degree preferred. 10+ years of experience in food safety & quality assurance. 2+ years of direct management experience. Working knowledge of regulatory compliance with USDA, FDA, CFR, PMO and implementing and managing third-party auditing schemes (GFSI, SQF). Demonstrated expertise in Dairy, meat, seafood and edible oils manufacturing and processing including UHT manufacturing. Ability to review regulatory requirements and evaluate compliance, and experience with regulatory inspections. 20% plus travel required. Must be flexible and willing to work the demands of the department which may be subject to evenings, weekends and holidays. Corporate Summary
At Shamrock Foods Company, people come first – our associates, our customers, and the families we serve across the nation. A privately-held, family-owned and -operated Forbes 500 company, Shamrock is an innovator in the food industry and has been since being founded in Arizona in 1922. Our Mission
At Shamrock Foods Company, we live by our founding family’s motto to “treat associates like family and customers like friends.” Why work for us?
Benefits are a major part of your overall compensation, and we believe offering them at an affordable cost is not only the right thing to do, but it helps keep you and your family healthy. That’s why Shamrock Foods pays for the majority of your health insurance, allowing you to take home more of your paycheck. And it doesn’t stop there - our associates also enjoy additional benefits such as 401(k) Savings Plan, Profit Sharing, Paid Time Off, as well as our incredible growth opportunities, continued education, and wellness programs. Shamrock Foods Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other basis protected by applicable law. Seniority level
Director Employment type
Full-time Job function
Quality Assurance Industries
Food and Beverage Services
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Join to apply for the
Director of Quality Assurance
role at
Shamrock Foods Company . Responsibilities
Develop Food Safety Plan by conducting and documenting facility hazard evaluation/analysis, developing and implementing preventive controls, and verifying plan effectiveness against FSMA requirements. Maintain GMP requirements to current good manufacturing practices (cGMPs). Remain current and serve as division SME on all mandated food safety regulations, laws, policies and procedures of the FDA & USDA as mandated by the PMO, CFR & FSMA. Ensure that all Shamrock divisions are audit ready and serve as the co-host of regulatory inspections. Serve as multi-facility SQF Practitioner developing and validating SQF program procedures and policies (QA Managers are also required to be SQF practitioners). Drive simplification and standardization of audit process and execution across Shamrock Enterprise to ensure compliance with new and emerging regulatory standards and requirements. Coordinate all regulatory, customer, and third-party audits. Visit and confer with representatives of ingredient and packaging suppliers to obtain information related to vendor quality standards. Ensure vendor management program includes quality and food safety review for all materials. Work with R&D in the development of new product formulations and label compliance review. Establish and maintain enterprise quality management systems, policies and procedures that enable Shamrock to comply with regulatory requirements and current regulatory expectations. Develop and maintain FSQA training for Shamrock Company, including setting annual training requirements and frequencies. Develop and maintain Shamrock vendor management program and policies, including auditing, performance monitoring and inspection readiness programs. Interface directly with division QA leaders to assure cross functional alignment of goals and objectives ensuring compliance and realization of systems related best practices. Partner with IT/IS to develop and integrate a QMS roadmap that allows for scaling of systems to ensure continued compliance and growth of the business. Act as an expert resource and provide expertise, support, and guidance to internal and external partners in resolving complex food safety and product quality challenges and solutions for potential compliance risks. Participate in a monthly Quality Management Review meeting (QMR) to review a specific set of quality and compliance metrics to state of control and drive targeted actions for continuous improvement. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field required. Master’s degree preferred. 10+ years of experience in food safety & quality assurance. 2+ years of direct management experience. Working knowledge of regulatory compliance with USDA, FDA, CFR, PMO and implementing and managing third-party auditing schemes (GFSI, SQF). Demonstrated expertise in Dairy, meat, seafood and edible oils manufacturing and processing including UHT manufacturing. Ability to review regulatory requirements and evaluate compliance, and experience with regulatory inspections. 20% plus travel required. Must be flexible and willing to work the demands of the department which may be subject to evenings, weekends and holidays. Corporate Summary
At Shamrock Foods Company, people come first – our associates, our customers, and the families we serve across the nation. A privately-held, family-owned and -operated Forbes 500 company, Shamrock is an innovator in the food industry and has been since being founded in Arizona in 1922. Our Mission
At Shamrock Foods Company, we live by our founding family’s motto to “treat associates like family and customers like friends.” Why work for us?
Benefits are a major part of your overall compensation, and we believe offering them at an affordable cost is not only the right thing to do, but it helps keep you and your family healthy. That’s why Shamrock Foods pays for the majority of your health insurance, allowing you to take home more of your paycheck. And it doesn’t stop there - our associates also enjoy additional benefits such as 401(k) Savings Plan, Profit Sharing, Paid Time Off, as well as our incredible growth opportunities, continued education, and wellness programs. Shamrock Foods Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other basis protected by applicable law. Seniority level
Director Employment type
Full-time Job function
Quality Assurance Industries
Food and Beverage Services
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