Job Summary:

Responsible for the facility pre-requisite programs including: pre-operational inspection, Pathogen Environmental Monitoring (PEM) and non-PEM, allergen qualification, roof leak monitoring/reporting and pest control.  Maintain and perform training on departmental-specific policies, procedures and programs.  Ensure 100% legal compliance with all federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to food processes (i.e. SQF).

Job Duties:

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Maintain and perform training on the facility pre-requisite programs including: pre-operational inspection, Pathogen Environmental Monitoring (PEM) and non-PEM, allergen qualification, roof leak monitoring/reporting and pest control.

• Facilitate the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) audit review process.
• Maintain the master sanitation schedule.
• Maintain and perform training on departmental-specific policies, procedures and programs.
• Maintain the facility uniform program (supply and distribution).
• Perform daily follow-up of facility-wide housekeeping needs and requirements.
• Assist with the weekend Food Safety supervisory coverage as necessary.
• Assist the Food Safety / Quality Assurance Manager and technicians as necessary.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) at all times.
• Comply with all safety, health and environmental regulations as prescribed by law.
• Comply with all Company rules, regulations and policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Fill in for Quality Manager during his/her absence.

Required Competencies & Knowledge:

Knowledge of: 

• Hearthside procurement, products, and production processes
• Knowledge and experience with SAP

Skill in:

• Maintain harmonious working relations with employees from all departments.
• Maintain harmonious working relations with management from all levels.
• Communicate effectively with all employees and management.

Ability to: 

• Communicate in English to give and acknowledge instructions and problems.
• Physical and mental ability to work in excess of 40 hours per week.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in various units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram and schedule form.

Proficiency in:   MS Office Suite and SAP

Work Environment:

• Ability to work in wet, humid areas.
• May work near moving mechanical parts and may be exposed to electrical shock, fumes, airborne particles and vibration.
• Ability to work well with others in stressful situations and meet deadlines as necessary

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two-year college degree in business or related field required; Four-year college degree preferred.
• Three (3) – five (5) years of Food Safety / Quality Assurance experience in a manufacturing environment; Bakery experience a plus.
• Experience with the administration of various training topics for new hires and annual regulatory compliance in groups of (2) two – (25) twenty-five participants; Experience with tracking training events a plus.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office applications such as Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Excellent communication, decision-making and organizational skills.
• Strong self-confidence and leadership skills.