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Beneficial Blends, LLC · 1 day ago

Director of Quality

Tampa, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Beneficial Blends, LLC is a premier manufacturer of high quality, customized products with beneficial health attributes. The Director of Quality will develop the strategy and lead all QA and Food Safety activities, ensuring all products meet the highest quality standards through effective management of food safety and quality systems.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingOrganic FoodRetailSales

Responsibilities

Responsible for all food safety and quality management systems

Develop and lead training of all site staff to ensure compliance to food safety and quality regulations

Support audit programs for SQF, Kosher, Organic, and other schemes

Knowledge of HACCP principles including verification and validation activities

Provide guidance and support to QA Manager and Lead

Responsible for the development and implementation of the quality strategy for the company

Implement continuous improvement enhancements in the quality area by setting goals and identifying key performance indicators

Develop new procedures to ensure production of quality products, as well as cost effective reductions

Qualification

Food Safety ManagementQuality Management SystemsHACCP PrinciplesCertified FS ManagerSQF PractitionerRoot Cause AnalysisAnalytical SkillsMicrosoft Office SkillsCommunicationTeam Oriented

Required

Responsible for all food safety and quality management systems

Develop and lead training of all site staff to ensure compliance to food safety and quality regulations

Support audit programs for SQF, Kosher, Organic, and other schemes

Knowledge of HACCP principles including verification and validation activities

Provide guidance and support to QA Manager and Lead

Responsible for the development and implementation of the quality strategy for the company

Implement continuous improvement enhancements in the quality area by setting goals and identifying key performance indicators

Develop new procedures to ensure production of quality products, as well as cost effective reductions

Accountability skills-proactively handle department activities and take ownership for outcomes and needed follow up

Operate with sense of urgency, ensuring departmental tasks completed efficiently and effectively

Proactive- look for opportunities to contribute, anticipate business needs and discuss ideas with management

Excellent analytical skills, help develop, measure, and report KPI's. Ensure accuracy of team contributions

Excellent interpersonal skills with both internal and external stakeholders

Team oriented and ability to work effectively with diverse population

Operate with integrity in all situations. Values open communication

Open minded, willing to consider other perspectives that may be different

Excellent communication skills, written & oral

Microsoft computer skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook

Certifications/Licenses: Certified FS Manager, SQF Practitioner

Preferred

Master's Degree in relevant field of study, preferred

Experience: 10+ years in a Quality Control position, preferably for a food manufacturing company

Other Required knowledge, skills & abilities: HACCP, Food Defense, Root Cause Analysis knowledge preferred

Benefits

Great team culture and environment

Comprehensive benefits including medical, plus 100% paid dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurances. Voluntary long-term disability and life insurance available.

IRA match contributions

Company fun outings and paid volunteer days