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DIRECTOR OF FOOD SAFETY & QUALITY in Neosho
Energy Jobline ZR, Neosho, Missouri, United States, 64850
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Job Description Opal Foods is searching for an established senior leader to oversee Opal Foods' Food Safety, Quality, Biosecurity, and Farm Regulatory Compliance programs.
Role Description/Summary The Opal Foods Director of Food Safety & Quality will have operational responsibility for leading, developing, and implementing the company’s initiatives related to Food Safety, Quality, Biosecurity, and Farm Regulatory Compliance.
Essential Job Functions Must be able to perform these tasks with or without reasonable accommodations.
Food Safety & Quality Leadership
Serve as Opal Foods’ subject matter expert for Food Safety, Quality, Biosecurity, and Farm Regulatory Compliance.
Lead customer-facing FSQA programs and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.
Monitor industry, SQF, and FSMA trends to anticipate and address changes or new requirements, including product traceability.
Develop and implement KPIs to measure FSQ performance in collaboration with the Operations and Supply Chain departments.
Promote process improvements through performance data analysis and root cause investigations.
Work closely with Opal Compliance Officer to address process deficiencies at Opal locations and overall.
Regulatory Compliance & Program Oversight
Ensure regulatory compliance and audit readiness across all Opal site locations.
Maintain, verify, validate, and update plant food safety and quality programs, including GMPs, HACCP, SQF, and environmental monitoring.
In cooperation with Supply Chain and Customer Support, develop and maintain processes for tracking recalls and other compliance requirements.
Update programs in accordance with new SQF editions and communicate changes to all relevant parties.
Conduct internal audits and inspections of Opal facilities and customer distribution centers, ensuring timely corrective actions.
Collaborate with external auditing bodies to create audit schedules and assist sites in preparation.
Team Development & Training
Lead, mentor, and support FSQ team members to ensure operational excellence.
Develop and implement training for management, employees, and departments to ensure in-depth understanding of food safety and quality programs.
Recruit, interview, and onboard FSQ personnel.
Provide resources and guidance to processing, QC, and distribution teams for compliance and continuous improvement.
Reporting & Communication
Prepare accurate and detailed reports of findings, recommendations, and corrective actions.
Communicate effectively with all stakeholders to ensure alignment with FSQ initiatives.
Other Responsibilities Other duties will be assigned as needed to support operational initiatives, activities, and needs.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in food science or related area of study. (High School Diploma or equivalent combined with extensive professional work experience may be considered in lieu of degree)
Minimum of 10 years’ progressive work experience in FSQA
Verified ability to read, write, and speak at a technical level in English
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Previous experience developing and working in FSQA processes and systems
Ability to travel overnight to operations in other states as needed based on operational needs.
Qualifications
Previous FSQA Director or Manager level experience highly
Previous experience working in the shell egg industry and/or food processing .
Previous experience in SQF systems highly .
Previous experience working closely with USDA, FDA, and similar regulatory agencies is .
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We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.
Job Description Opal Foods is searching for an established senior leader to oversee Opal Foods' Food Safety, Quality, Biosecurity, and Farm Regulatory Compliance programs.
Role Description/Summary The Opal Foods Director of Food Safety & Quality will have operational responsibility for leading, developing, and implementing the company’s initiatives related to Food Safety, Quality, Biosecurity, and Farm Regulatory Compliance.
Essential Job Functions Must be able to perform these tasks with or without reasonable accommodations.
Food Safety & Quality Leadership
Serve as Opal Foods’ subject matter expert for Food Safety, Quality, Biosecurity, and Farm Regulatory Compliance.
Lead customer-facing FSQA programs and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.
Monitor industry, SQF, and FSMA trends to anticipate and address changes or new requirements, including product traceability.
Develop and implement KPIs to measure FSQ performance in collaboration with the Operations and Supply Chain departments.
Promote process improvements through performance data analysis and root cause investigations.
Work closely with Opal Compliance Officer to address process deficiencies at Opal locations and overall.
Regulatory Compliance & Program Oversight
Ensure regulatory compliance and audit readiness across all Opal site locations.
Maintain, verify, validate, and update plant food safety and quality programs, including GMPs, HACCP, SQF, and environmental monitoring.
In cooperation with Supply Chain and Customer Support, develop and maintain processes for tracking recalls and other compliance requirements.
Update programs in accordance with new SQF editions and communicate changes to all relevant parties.
Conduct internal audits and inspections of Opal facilities and customer distribution centers, ensuring timely corrective actions.
Collaborate with external auditing bodies to create audit schedules and assist sites in preparation.
Team Development & Training
Lead, mentor, and support FSQ team members to ensure operational excellence.
Develop and implement training for management, employees, and departments to ensure in-depth understanding of food safety and quality programs.
Recruit, interview, and onboard FSQ personnel.
Provide resources and guidance to processing, QC, and distribution teams for compliance and continuous improvement.
Reporting & Communication
Prepare accurate and detailed reports of findings, recommendations, and corrective actions.
Communicate effectively with all stakeholders to ensure alignment with FSQ initiatives.
Other Responsibilities Other duties will be assigned as needed to support operational initiatives, activities, and needs.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in food science or related area of study. (High School Diploma or equivalent combined with extensive professional work experience may be considered in lieu of degree)
Minimum of 10 years’ progressive work experience in FSQA
Verified ability to read, write, and speak at a technical level in English
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Previous experience developing and working in FSQA processes and systems
Ability to travel overnight to operations in other states as needed based on operational needs.
Qualifications
Previous FSQA Director or Manager level experience highly
Previous experience working in the shell egg industry and/or food processing .
Previous experience in SQF systems highly .
Previous experience working closely with USDA, FDA, and similar regulatory agencies is .
If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.
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