Director of Food Safety & Quality

Job DetailsJob Location: Lynn Plant - Lynn, MA 01901  Strategic goals – Ensure Our Quality Culture can deliver continuous FSQ improvement. Ensure the facility is ‘audit ready everyday’ by setting standards and establishing a strong quality culture at all levels Leads the Quality Continuous Improvement program to increase customer satisfaction through increased product ratings and reduced complaint levels Works to systematically reduce risk through constant re-evaluation of the HARPC/Food Safety plan using data and observation to assess and minimize risks and vulnerabilities Role and Responsibilities Lead the quality team and, as a member of the site senior management team, ensure that the plant is ‘doing the right things’ (validation) and ‘doing things right’ (Verification) Develop and implement the Food Safety Plan (HARPC, HACCP, SSOP, GMP) Ensure full compliance with regulatory codes Coordinate/Plan Regulatory visits (USDA, FDA, FDA-FSMA, State & City) Coordinate/Plan 3rd Party and Certification audits (SQF, GIG, Organic, Military). Develop wider FSQ understanding within the team Ensure the internal audit system is capable of driving compliance and expose improvement opportunity is process and team/individual capability and competency Work with vendors and corporate team to ensure incoming material standards are met Develop sensory and other quality tools for the team Audit suppliers of raw materials Oversee and audit finished product specifications to ensure they are accurate and the specification is being met Lead the CAPA process for complaints and internal deviations Oversee customer manufacturing documents (iCiX, GORP) Manage laboratory and all associated items (allergen testing, environmental sampling program, pre op testing, microbiological testing program for shelf life and confirmation studies) and budgets As A Leader Within the Kettle Cuisine Team You Are Expected To: Model, develop and support Kettle’s Core Values and safety culture Manage performance of all team members Build a strong, committed, and collaborative team Develop individual team members & their careers Conduct annual reviews and PDPs for all direct team members Create a culture of accountability & performance Drive a focus on quality and continuous improvement Plan work, track results and resolve variances Qualifications and Experience 10 years+ experience in the fresh food manufacturing in a technical role Degree or equivalent qualification in Food Science/Microbiology or equivalent Drive, Energy, Integrity , Tenacity Excellent communication skills at all levels High Level of computer literacy – Excel, Word & internet Required Attributes Self-starter able to conceptualize and drive initiatives forward Positive attitude and motivated by contributing to the overall success of the team Able to develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders Creative problem solving skills Obsessive attention to detail, well organized and able to juggle many projects at once Comfortable moving at a fast pace and in ambiguous environments Passionate about food Willing to address difficult situations head on with patience and respect Qualifications