FSQ Manager

FSQ Manager
Omak Facility, 1124 5th Avenue E, Omak, Washington, United States of America
Req #1872
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
SunOpta Overview:
SunOpta (Nasdaq:STKL) (TSX:SOY) is an innovative and sustainable manufacturer fueling the future of food. With roots tracing back over 50 years, SunOpta drives growth for todays leading brands by serving as a trusted innovation partner and value-added manufacturer, crafting organic, plant-based beverages, fruit snacks, nutritional beverages, broths and tea products sold through retail, club, foodservice and e-commerce channels. Alongside the companys commitment to top brands, retailers and coffee shops, SunOpta also proudly produces its own brands, including SOWN, Dream, and West Life. For more information, visit SunOpta and LinkedIn.
SunOpta is looking for talented individuals that demonstrate our most valued behaviors: Passion, Dedication, Speed, Entrepreneurship, Customer-Centricity, and Problem-Solving, to help create a brighter, healthier, and sustainable future of food!
Job Summary:
SunOpta is seeking a Food Safety & Quality (FSQ) Manager for the SunOpta Fruit Snack manufacturing facility, located in Omak, WA.
The FSQ Manager is responsible for developing and managing the plant food safety and quality programs to meet/exceed all regulatory and Food Safety/Quality requirements, customer expectations, and compliance to all GFSI standards.
This position will provide leadership to develop initiatives to improve plant performance against SunOpta FSQ measures resulting in reduced non-conforming product/customer complaints as well as leading/supporting continuous improvement activities. The position will actively manage/mentor FSQ personnel, be a member of the plant leadership team, and act as the primary liaison with auditors, customers, and external regulatory agencies.
Essential Functions of the Job:
Leads with integrity, respect, teamwork, and equity in all aspects of the job including dealing with employees, customers, suppliers, and regulatory agencies.
Provide proactive guidance to assure that adequate controls, programs, and organizational structure is in place to comply with all Food Safety, Regulatory, customer, and GFSI requirements.
Primary Plant contact for auditors, customers, and regulatory agencies.
Develop, implement, and maintain Food Safety and Quality SOPs, Food Safety Plan/HACCP, GMPs, Pest Prevention, Allergen Control, Environmental Monitoring Plan, Good Laboratory Practices, Traceability, Recall, as well as other food safety/quality programs as applicable.
Develop Environmental Monitoring Plan and ensure appropriate activities occur, results are reported in a timely manner and direct any escalation tasks as appropriate.
Manage and coach FSQ team members to ensure individual goals are understood and that robust development plans are in place.
Ensure FSQ Supervisor is adequately trained, developed, and equipped to execute essential duties as well as implement and verify analytical testing and procedures are executed to provide statistically significant results for the safe manufacture of products.
Ensure that a robust training program is implemented to include GFSI requirements, Food Safety, and SunOpta Quality Programs.
Provide technical expertise to all site departments inclusive of regulatory, quality and food safety, continuous process improvement, and product development.
Provide oversight for all product/equipment/line commercialization including updates to Food Safety and Quality programs.
Accountable for compliance to the Control on Non-Conforming Program as well as timely disposition of HELD product.
Coordinate resolution of all quality management issues; this includes reporting on KPIs, corrective action plans, analytical/microbiological issues, and held inventory disposition.
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