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SYSTEM DIRECTOR OF QUALITY ASSURANCE - Memorial Hermann Health System,Houston, TX

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

6+ years exp

Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company dedicated to serving hospitals and healthcare systems. The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for the development and maintenance of all QA programs, ensuring compliance with USDA, FDA, and customer requirements while maintaining the quality and safety of supplied goods.

Health CareMedicalNutrition

Responsibilities

Contributes to development and execution of product food safety and quality programs to support the organization’s goals of operational excellence, customer/client satisfaction, financial performance, market leadership, and preferred employer

Responsible for developing and on-going maintenance of the Food Safety Plan. Must be able to identify deficiencies and implement new strategies

Ensures all HACCP, GMP’s, sanitation preventive controls, supply chain preventive controls and all other prerequisite food safety standards are met according to USDA, FDA, FSIS, FSMA and corporate requirements

Must have extensive knowledge of the facilities process flow and engage personnel in all areas of food safety and quality within the flow

Manages Allergen Preventive Controls Program ensuring accurate allergen labeling on finished food products and prevention of allergen cross contact

Manages the written recall program

Ensures complete traceability of incoming raw materials and finished product while managing lot code tracking

Ensures labeling programs is accurate in accordance with allergens, ingredients and nutritional information

Oversees all food safety audits conducted by government and third party agencies

Responds to customer safety and quality concerns as needed

Qualification

Quality AssuranceFood SafetyHACCP CertificationFSMA KnowledgePreventive ControlsFood Processing RegulationsData ManagementMicrosoft OfficeTeam MotivationTechnical WritingCommunication Skills

Required

Must have strong knowledge in Preventive Controls for Human Food

A strong background in food healthcare, quality assurance and strong understanding of FSMA is a must

Contributes to development and execution of product food safety and quality programs to support the organization's goals of operational excellence, customer/client satisfaction, financial performance, market leadership, and preferred employer

Responsible for developing and on-going maintenance of the Food Safety Plan

Must be able to identify deficiencies and implement new strategies

Ensures all HACCP, GMP's, sanitation preventive controls, supply chain preventive controls and all other prerequisite food safety standards are met according to USDA, FDA, FSIS, FSMA and corporate requirements

Must have extensive knowledge of the facilities process flow and engage personnel in all areas of food safety and quality within the flow

Manages Allergen Preventive Controls Program ensuring accurate allergen labeling on finished food products and prevention of allergen cross contact

Manages the written recall program

Ensures complete traceability of incoming raw materials and finished product while managing lot code tracking

Ensures labeling programs is accurate in accordance with allergens, ingredients and nutritional information

Oversees all food safety audits conducted by government and third party agencies

Responds to customer safety and quality concerns as needed

Preferred

At least 6 years of directly related experience required in Quality Assurance and Food Safety in healthcare role

Experienced in prepared foods in hospitals a plus

HACCP program development and FSMA is a must

HACCP certification, Preventive Controls for Human Food (PCQI) and GFSI auditor certification a must

Strong understanding of required third party audit and GFSI audit scheme programs and standards

Working knowledge of food processing and distribution regulations, i.e. FDA and USDA/FSIS, and industry practice

Experience developing and motivating personnel

Track record of food safety/QA success in any of the following focus areas a plus: meat, poultry, seafood, processed foods, distribution, proprietary/private-label product development and/or monitoring

B.S. degree in food technology, food science, or related curriculum and/or experience required. (Dietitian certification desired)

Ability to function effectively within a fast-paced, diverse and evolving corporate culture is necessary

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn various software and web-enabled programs

Must be a strong, persuasive communicator and coach, with the ability to relate to other professionals, peers, and field operators, both technical and non-technical

Strong data management, reporting, and technical writing skills