Position
• Director of Quality
• Pay Rate: Commensurate with experience
• On-site [Walton, KY]
We at Raise are hiring for one of our key clients in the Food and Beverage industry. After establishing themselves as an industry leader, our client’s team is expanding to meet rising demand.
They’re looking for someone with leadership ability to make an impact at their organization. It’s a great chance to take on new projects, new teams, and make your mark on a growing business. If you’ve got the right mix of skills and industry experience, this could be the perfect role for you.
Our client takes pride in their people. When you join their team, you’ll find a workplace that facilitates challenge, achievement, and growth.
Responsibilities:
• Oversee and direct all aspects of the Quality Assurance and Sanitation Departments.
• Ensure proper staffing in all Quality areas and that staff is adequately trained in their area of expertise to provide appropriate execution to Food Safety and Quality expectations.
• Serve as the primary liaison for all customer quality issues and resolution communication.
• Drive continuous improvement and corrective actions in product quality incidents.
• Assist in management of Food Safety (HACCP/HARPC) Program, all associated Pre-requisite Programs and respective Customer, Federal, State and Local laws and guidelines affecting Food Safety and Quality.
• Manage spending and budget for location Quality Assurance and Sanitation Department.
• The Director of Quality Assurance will back up the Food Safety Manager and Manager of Quality Assurance in their absence.
• Sanitation and CIP expert relative to systems and SSOPs at Lyons Magnus.
• Lead on-site Quality audits
• Main customer and corporate office technical contact
Qualifications:
• Minimum of B.S. Degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Professional experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Quality certification including PCQI, Better Process Control, preferred.
• 10 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment. Direct experience in food and aseptic processing considered a plus.
• Demonstrated team building
• Strong project management and interpersonal skills.
Required Skills
• Interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with cross functional teams, internally and externally
• Individual must have strong food processing skills and Quality Control background, experience in ingredient functionality, material selection, and formulation considered a plus
• Demonstrated organizational, planning and time management skills.
• Problem-solving skills (pays attention to details and effort to understand causes instead of just the effects) and creativity for developing innovative solutions and applications.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with strong emphasis on technical presentations and reports.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects under short timelines to produce commercially viable solutions.
• Proven ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Applying with Raise
Raise is an established hiring firm with over 65 years’ experience connecting talented candidates with meaningful work. When you apply, you’ll get more than just a chance at a great job—you’ll gain access to a vast network of employers that are always hiring.
We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of our communities. We encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGTBQIA2S+, veterans, and people with visible/non-visible disabilities.
If we can make this easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please contact us at +1 800-567-9675 or hello@raiserecruiting.com.
