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Maker's Pride · 18 hours ago

Director Regional Quality & FS

Downers Grove, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

7+ years exp

Maker's Pride is a company focused on food production, and they are seeking a Regional Quality Director to lead and execute Quality Assurance initiatives within the Bars Division. The role involves supervising and mentoring staff, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, and acting as a liaison between the company and customers.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingPackaging Services

Responsibilities

Responsible for assisting in the development and executing all aspects for Quality Assurance with customers, suppliers, local and corporate-wide MP employees and the manufacturing staff at facilities within the Bars Division

Responsible to be a resource for the creation and delivery of all key performance indicators (KPIs) and objectives for the Quality department

Develop, maintain and continuously improve on all standard operating procedures as they relate to our Food Safety and Quality programs within the Bars Division

Act as liaison between MP and Customer QA representatives

Provide support for all customer visits and external audits

Assist in the management of the customer complaint process, which includes, but is not limited to conducting investigations and performing root cause analysis to eliminate further defects. Provide technical support to continuous improvement teams

Assist in the communication and implementation of any new products and product recalls. Provide disposition for held products and conduct MRB review

Provide leadership and direction during deviation reviews

Ensure regulatory compliance adherence

Responsible for being an internal auditor and customer audit facilitator. Work closely with plant in preparation for all customer audits and SQF (or other external audits i.e. AIB)

Partner with Corporate MP and local QA and Food Safety Management teams regarding corporate programs and best practices. Periodically conduct and/or coordinate technical training (allergen control, HACCP, GMP, Customer requirements)

Support and oversee all aspects of sanitation, including environmental monitoring programs, allergen matrix and control programs, chemical control programs, pest control programs including all sanitation systems as assigned

Provide audit over-check and assurance that each plant is maintaining policies and directives set forth in local plant SOP’s and work instructions

Other duties as identified or assigned by Vice President of QA and Food Safety

Qualification

Quality AssuranceFood SafetySQF ImplementationAdvanced Quality StatisticsSAPISO ExperienceMS Office SuiteLeadership SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in business/science-related field is required

Seven (7) – Ten (10) years of related work experience, including experience managing and leading a Quality and food safety / sanitation staff in a related food manufacturing environment (i.e. baked bar, granola manufacture, bread, cold form bar, cookies, crackers, etc)

Knowledge of Maker's Pride procurement, products and production processes

Knowledge and experience with SAP

Demonstrated proficiency in advanced quality statistics, measurement systems analysis and continuous improvement required

Strong understanding of SQF and its implementation is required

Experience with Quality systems and knowledge of pre-requisite programs required

Maintaining harmonious relationships and effectively communicating with all customers, suppliers, local and corporate-wide HFS employees

Strong written and verbal communication skills, analytical ability, leadership strength and ability to effectively work with all levels of the organization

Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Excel, Power Point (SAP a plus)

Must be detailed-oriented, have strong self-confidence and leadership skills and have excellent oral and written communication skills

Must be able to uphold Maker's Pride's mission, vision and values on a daily basis