Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager
Company: Russell Stover Chocolates
Location: Corsicana
Posted on: May 5, 2024
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Job Description:
At Russell Stover, not only do we love chocolate, but we love
our jobs! Every day we go to work exhibiting our values of
excellence, innovation, entrepreneurship, responsibility, and
collaboration. Working at Russell Stover you'll be part of the
leading manufacturer of boxed, seasonal, and sugar-free chocolates.
For over 100 years, Russell Stover Chocolates, Whitman's, and
Pangburn's have been crafted with the finest ingredients to bring
happiness to generations. Today, we produce over 55 million pounds
of chocolate annually, and our legacy brands can be found in 13
company-owned stores and over 9,000 wholesale accounts. Join our
team and let's continue making chocolate lovers happy!-- A day in
the life---The Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager is
responsible for leading and developing the local QA Managers while
driving the Russell Stover's food safety and quality strategy
through the implementation of policy and procedures to support the
vision and mission.--What you will be doing--- Actively support
with drafting and implementing the quality policies, procedures,
and standards for the organization then helping roll them out at
the plant level Helping to problem solve and get to root cause.
Providing direction on deviations and assisting with investigation
at the plant Internal resources to help change and improvements for
the business Ensure that manufactured products are produced in
compliance with company specifications, policies, and government
regulations Participates in food tasting and product evaluation to
ensure quality controls are met and nuances in the flavor profile
are detected to protect the taste profile Effectively implement
and/or utilize approved analytical methods to ensure the quality of
raw materials, semi-finished products, finished products and
packaging materials Establish a sustainable and proactive quality
assurance function Lead, interpret, initiate, and investigate
consumer data Assist the R&D department with projects as
assigned Complete customer quality surveys as required Works
comfortably across all stakeholders and levels of leadership in the
business in a collaborative approach The ability to be punctual,
accountable, and positive approach to meeting, projects, and work
environment Manage FSQA team to achieve organizational targets, and
administer disciplinary actions as needed.Do you have what it
takes?-- (Basic Qualifications)
Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Microbiology,
or other related science 3 to 5 years food safety, quality,
sanitation, and/or microbiological experience 3 years of
progressive and demonstrated managerial experience, preferable
remote supervision 2 years supervisory experience with direct
supervisory experience of a team of at least 2 people Proven
knowledge of food quality standards, including federal (FDA)
regulations Formal training and demonstrated competencies in HACCP,
FSMA, sanitation, food safety, regulatory compliance, and GFSI Good
understanding of GMP, HACCP, SPC, IPM, analytical testing and food
microbiology Knowledge of quality management systems Excellent
computer skills with a working knowledge of MS Office Ability to
lift and carry up to 50 pounds Frequent ability to twist, squat,
bend, stooping, stretch and reach above shoulder levelDo you stand
above the rest?-- (Preferred Qualifications)
QMS training (GFSI, ISO, SQF, etc.) Good interpersonal, managerial
and leadership skills required with the ability to teach and
develop others in the organization (up, down, and across) Excellent
written and verbal communication skills Ability to work with and
teach individuals at different levels within the organization both
in groups and independently Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced
environment Proven problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Good organization and prioritization skillsAt Russell Stover
Chocolates, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, we
support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees,
our products, and our community. Russell Stover Chocolates is proud
to be an equal-opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action
employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all people
without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry,
citizenship, age, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, physical or
mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic
information, military service, veteran status, or any other status
or characteristic protected by law. Employment by Russell Stover
Chocolates is contingent upon I-9 Employment Eligibility
Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education
verification, and satisfactory reference and background checks.Make
Happy. Work Happy.--
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