Sr. Manager. Food Safety/Quality Assurance

Company: OSI Group
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 11, 2021

Job Description:

The Sr. Manager of Food Safety and Quality Assurance is responsible for leading the day-to-day activities of the FSQA department and for developing and executing OSI's food safety and quality strategy for the facility. This role works closely with operations and the corporate team to drive OSI's food safety culture in a very fast-paced and customer-driven environment.This role is responsible for leading the facility FSQA team and managing all food safety, quality, and sanitation programs, and regulatory relationships. This role serves as the facility lead and technical liaison for all FSQA audits and customer visits.Ensuring the effective implementation of company standards, customer and regulatory requirements on the plant production floor is a central responsibility of this role. Qualified candidates will bring a minimum of 5 years of processing plant level food safety and quality leadership role in the ready-to-eat processed meats category, hold a degree in food science, food microbiology, biology or related science. Experience in USDA-FSIS regulated products and industry best practice is required. Knowledge of the FDA regulatory framework is desirable. Competency with digital manufacturing technologies and continuous improvement tools (LEAN/Six Sigma) is desirable. * Develop and lead internal FSQA department including coaching, mentoring, training, and appraising through performance reviews against measurable objectives.* Proactively and independently identify and implement continuous improvement in the FSQA department.* Ensure compliance with all applicable Customer and Regulatory regulations (USDA & FDA), Global OSI FSQA standards, and GFSI requirements.* Manage the site's Analytical and Microbiological laboratories* Assist with review of quality agreements and act as technical liaison, for site FSQA, with all customers and suppliers.* Ensure site-wide FSQA training program is adequately maintained and documented.* Perform other duties as assignedRequired SkillsRequired Skills:* Previous people leadership roles with multi-shift direct reports.* Progressive leadership roles within quality organizations with proven track record of success.* Has a passion for building, developing and leading strong diverse teams.* Creative conceptual thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills; comfortable with technical issues.* Decisive with a bias to action.* Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with employees at all levels of the organization.* Ability to manage multiple priorities at one time using effective organizational skills and judgment in an environment of frequently changing circumstances.* Ability to use the Microsoft Office suite of applications; specifically using Word to create and modify documents, Excel to record data and calculate results, and Outlook to communicate internally and externally* Up to 50% of the time will be standing and sitting in an office environment.* At least 50% of the time will be on the production floor which will include exposure to food plant cleaning and sanitation chemicals, cold (40 degrees) and a wet working environment.* Will be exposed to raw product (meat) and meat processing machines.* Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.OSI Industries is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that believes everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. OSI does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, gender, race, color, religion, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, qualifications and business needs. OSI participates in the E-Verify program.#CB#Required Experience

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