Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods
Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager
Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods, Elk Grove Village, Illinois, us, 60009
Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager
Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods (GDK) stands at the forefront as a premier provider of authentic Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. Our portfolio, featuring gyros, specialty meats, pitas, flatbreads, tzatziki, hummus, spreads, falafel, ready-to-eat and plant-based proteins, along with value-added bakery products, reflects our commitment to quality and authenticity. Our Vision:
Continue to be the leader in Greek, Mediterranean and inspired world cuisine. We strive to have every table or menu in the world serving up our delicious flavors. Our Mission:
To be top of mind with our customers as the preferred and trusted company of choice, by delivering mutual value, and acting with a sense of urgency. Our Guiding Principles : Customer Centricity, Ownership and Empathy, Conscious leadership, Competitive Spirit. Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods Crop is seeking a seasoned Quality Assurance Manager for our Elk Grove Village, IL facility. This position is responsible for leading the development, implementation, and enforcement of Quality Systems and Food Safety fundamentals. Responsibilities: Responsible for overseeing Quality Assurance programs & systems for all manufacturing areas. Leadership responsibilities including staffing, training, and scheduling quality team. Lead all activities for HACCP/Food Safety Team that develops, implements, and verifies HACCP/Food Safety plans. Manage and verify HACCP programs and all supporting pre-requisite programs. Oversee, develop, and maintain environmental testing program that comply with USDA/FSIS and Customer requirements. Communicate quality metrics and inspection results in the form of a KPI report. Develop and maintain quality management SOPs policies, and in-process product quality evaluations and related systems. Responsible for expense management and control. Provide plant leadership for all local, state, customer, third party, and federal audits and inspections. Conduct internal and external audits including vendors and storage facilities. Investigate and address Customer complaints. Conduct root cause analyses and implement corrective actions. Lead/participate in projects or activities that modify or improve quality, food safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance. Implement/Maintain Process Verification System to ensure optimum level of QA involvement in plant operations. Manage USDA Export process to compliance with all Customs and regulations. Develop and implement procedures to test raw materials, work in progress, and finished product. Collaborates cross-functionally with Sales, Purchasing, Customer Service, Operations and R&D Departments. Works closely with Engineering, Maintenance Team and Plant Management to improve efficiencies. Requirements: B.S. degree in Food Science, Microbiology/Biology, Chemistry, Public Health Studies or technical discipline. 5+ years related experience in a food manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and experience. 3+ years leadership experience. SQF Practitioner Certification preferred. Food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements including HACCP, GMP, SSOP, USDA, FDA and SQF. Problem solving: Identifies and resolves issues in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Strong written and oral communication. Planning/organization: Prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans. What We Offer: Highly competitive compensation and bonus programs Medical, Dental and Vision options for you and your family Safe-harbor 401(k) Plan with generous matching and immediate vesting Life, AD&D, Short and Long-term Disability Programs Health, Dependent Care, & Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts Health Savings Account Contributions Additional Voluntary Benefit Programs Paid Vacations and Holidays Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods Corp is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods (GDK) stands at the forefront as a premier provider of authentic Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. Our portfolio, featuring gyros, specialty meats, pitas, flatbreads, tzatziki, hummus, spreads, falafel, ready-to-eat and plant-based proteins, along with value-added bakery products, reflects our commitment to quality and authenticity. Our Vision:
Continue to be the leader in Greek, Mediterranean and inspired world cuisine. We strive to have every table or menu in the world serving up our delicious flavors. Our Mission:
To be top of mind with our customers as the preferred and trusted company of choice, by delivering mutual value, and acting with a sense of urgency. Our Guiding Principles : Customer Centricity, Ownership and Empathy, Conscious leadership, Competitive Spirit. Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods Crop is seeking a seasoned Quality Assurance Manager for our Elk Grove Village, IL facility. This position is responsible for leading the development, implementation, and enforcement of Quality Systems and Food Safety fundamentals. Responsibilities: Responsible for overseeing Quality Assurance programs & systems for all manufacturing areas. Leadership responsibilities including staffing, training, and scheduling quality team. Lead all activities for HACCP/Food Safety Team that develops, implements, and verifies HACCP/Food Safety plans. Manage and verify HACCP programs and all supporting pre-requisite programs. Oversee, develop, and maintain environmental testing program that comply with USDA/FSIS and Customer requirements. Communicate quality metrics and inspection results in the form of a KPI report. Develop and maintain quality management SOPs policies, and in-process product quality evaluations and related systems. Responsible for expense management and control. Provide plant leadership for all local, state, customer, third party, and federal audits and inspections. Conduct internal and external audits including vendors and storage facilities. Investigate and address Customer complaints. Conduct root cause analyses and implement corrective actions. Lead/participate in projects or activities that modify or improve quality, food safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance. Implement/Maintain Process Verification System to ensure optimum level of QA involvement in plant operations. Manage USDA Export process to compliance with all Customs and regulations. Develop and implement procedures to test raw materials, work in progress, and finished product. Collaborates cross-functionally with Sales, Purchasing, Customer Service, Operations and R&D Departments. Works closely with Engineering, Maintenance Team and Plant Management to improve efficiencies. Requirements: B.S. degree in Food Science, Microbiology/Biology, Chemistry, Public Health Studies or technical discipline. 5+ years related experience in a food manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and experience. 3+ years leadership experience. SQF Practitioner Certification preferred. Food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements including HACCP, GMP, SSOP, USDA, FDA and SQF. Problem solving: Identifies and resolves issues in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Strong written and oral communication. Planning/organization: Prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans. What We Offer: Highly competitive compensation and bonus programs Medical, Dental and Vision options for you and your family Safe-harbor 401(k) Plan with generous matching and immediate vesting Life, AD&D, Short and Long-term Disability Programs Health, Dependent Care, & Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts Health Savings Account Contributions Additional Voluntary Benefit Programs Paid Vacations and Holidays Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods Corp is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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