J&J Snack Foods Corporation is the nation’s leader in providing affordable niche snack foods to food service and retail supermarket outlets across the US. We are celebrating our 50th year of being in business and just hit $1B in revenue. At J&J Snack Foods, our motto is Fun.Served.Here. We believe in working hard but having some fun while you do it! Come join our family of over 4,200 employees that make J&J Snack Foods the greatest producers and distributors of snacks on planet Earth. We are always searching for people who are passionate about creating the absolute best snacks, frozen beverages and frozen novelties imaginable!

J&J Snack Foods has an immediate need for a Safety & Quality Assurance Manager.

Position Summary:

We're looking for an experienced and talented individual to be the Safety & Quality Assurance Manager. In this role, you will provide leadership for the plant by establishing a safety & quality strategy, developing/strengthening our internal safety & quality culture, and driving continuous improvement of existing FSQA/EHS programs to meet JJ Snack Foods corporate standards. This position works closely with operations, maintenance, R&D, plant leadership and Corporate FSQA/EHS Teams in achieving goals, objectives and KPIs; and manages the facility FSQA team, FSQA/EHS systems and programs, sanitation, and product specifications.

Scope: The scope for the role of Safety & Quality Manager covers all safety and quality aspects for the manufacturing plant.

Responsiblities Include:

• Monitor the efficacy of the safety & quality systems via internal audits/document reviews and organizes/publishes data and reports on facility/plant performance against company key performance indicators.
• Interface with regulatory, third-party audit certification bodies, those conducting customer audits and keeps abreast of changes/preventive controls required to meet the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).
• Responsible for ensuring the facility maintains SQF certification (achieving scores necessary to meet customer requirements) and meets all regulatory requirements.
• Provide the necessary safety and quality training, tools, and techniques when changes are made to programs and procedures, when refresher training is identified as a corrective action and at minimum annually to enable others to effectively achieve FSQA/EHS goals/objectives and keep employees safe while delivering wholesome, quality products that are safe for consumption.
• Respond to all near miss findings and customer/consumer complaints in a timely manner by conducting root cause analysis and implementing/documenting appropriate corrective/preventive actions.
• Manage product holds and product dispositions.
• Participate in corporate FSQA/EHS calls to collaborate with other Managers in the JJ Snack Foods network and participate as an audit team member in plant-to-plant company audits as needed.
• Support the Corporate Regulatory Compliance Team with product formulation and specification reviews; and share program information upon request to meet customer inquiries.
• Support sales and regulatory compliance teams by updating product specifications and quality parameters into customer portals.
• Oversee budget and labor expenses and ensures Safety & Quality supplies are stocked and ordered.

Essential Job Functions

• Meet Corporate and Plant safety and quality key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Organize and drive continuous improvement of safety and quality systems/ programs and ensure appropriate reviews/audits are conducted to meet corporate standards, maintain SQF certifications and meet all regulatory and OSHA requirements.
• Active floor presence and safety team building.
• Lead validation and verification activities to support safety and quality.
• Implement appropriate monitoring programs, maintain all documentation.
• Update and implement SQF plan(s) whenever there is a change of program, procedure, ingredient, equipment, technology, or regulatory.
• Lead the process of moving from a quality control minded organization to a quality assurance minded organization while strengthening internal FSQA culture.
• Lead and facilitate the plant in consumer and customer complaint resolution, corrective and preventive actions, and overall complaint reduction.
• Support Operations in embedding systemic corrective and preventative actions regarding internal and third-party audit deficiencies.
• Lead adoption of a clearly defined, R&D systematic commercialization process for new product launches/product process redesigns.
• Support defining plant process capabilities, sampling plans, product specifications & protocols to transition product from R&D pilot to commercial manufacturing (e.g., in-process control points).
• Support translation of product specifications to appropriate manufacturing documentation.
• Lead activities that empower, engage, and involve operators with the information and tools for continuous improvement in facility manufacturing processes.
• Support efforts to ensure consumer-acceptable product is being produced/shipped.
• Lead changes to existing processes/products in response to complaints, customer requests, or cost-saving activities.
• Lead and support seamless exchange of technical and product information between and among unit functional areas (e.g., R&D, plant operations, regulatory compliance) and/or customer.
• Ensure documented training of plant personnel in Safety (e.g., SQF, Food Safety/Defense, GMPs, LOTO, etc.
• Support determination & implementation of product dispositions regarding holds.
• Participate in biweekly Corporate calls, Summit meetings and corporate driven audit program.
• Position supports sales and regulatory compliance teams by updating product specifications and quality parameters into customer portals.
• Position oversees budget and labor expenses and ensures FSQA supplies are stocked and ordered.
• Coordinate injury management through partnership with Human Resources and assist in establishing area injury management resources and relationship building.
• Lead / document plant safety and quality meetings.
• Assist with coordinating, managing and responding to OSHA agency level inspections as directed by the Corporate EHS.
• Adheres to all Regulatory, Environmental, Health and Safety requirements and procedures.
• Position is responsible for all the above and any other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements – Education/Skills/Knowledge

• B.S. in Food Science, Food Safety & Defense, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 or more years’ experience in Safety & Quality Management in the food industry.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Demonstrated problem solving skills (extensive experience with root cause analysis and CAPA programs).
• Excellent knowledge of food manufacturing processes, safety & quality programs, food sanitation, and process validations/verifications.
• Solid understanding of food safety and manufacturing of RTE foods.
• Experience using a full range of statistical and analytical tools and fundamentals.
• Preferred candidates have a thorough understanding of risk assessments, water activity and microbiology.
• Extensive experience in SQF, ISO, HACCP, OSHA and prerequisite programs.
• Must be HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) and PCQI certified.
• Must be a recognized SQF practitioner.

EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Colton, CA 92324: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status?)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Food industry: 5 years (Required)
• Safety and Quality Management: 5 years (Required)
• Report writing: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Safe Quality Food Certification (Required)
• HACCP Certification (Required)
• Certified Quality Inspector (Required)

Work Location: One location

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