Bel, makers of iconic brands including Babybel, The Laughing Cow, Boursin, and GoGo Squeez is a growing global company thatvalues your contributions, strives to create a sense of belonging for everyone andoffers career growth and development opportunities, as well ascompetitivetotal compensation and meaningful well-being benefits from day one. For All, For Good, our company signature, reflects Bel's commitment to sustainability and healthier and responsible food for all.The company has headquarters in Chicago (Bel Brands USA) and New York City (GoGo Squeez) and operates 5 manufacturing plants in Little Chute, WI; Leitchfield, KY; Brookings, SD; Traverse City, MI; and Nampa, ID.

Job Summary: 

As the Quality and Food Safety Manager for Materne, North America’s manufacturing team located in Nampa, ID you will be responsible for managing all quality and food safety initiatives to guarantee the quality of the received and produced products as well as the safety of the consumer. You will be a key leader of the Plant Leadership team. 

Job Responsibilities & Tasks: 

• Lead the development and implementation of quality programs and systems including but not limited to sanitation, environmental monitoring, quality and food safety standards for the plant 

• Ensure FDA regulatory compliance including Good Manufacturing Practice and Acidified Food  

• Implement, lead, and validate the Food Safety Plan and maintain compliance with FSMA regulations 

• Implement and ensure reaching of the site's objectives coherent with the SQF standards and all other required certifications (USDA organic, Kosher, non-GMO) 

• Establish and maintain programs and procedures that ensure the safety and quality of products in close relation with corporate quality management 

• Authorize product hold, release, destroy and return and lead the prevention and resolution of critical incidents involving food safety or regulatory compliance  

• Lead 3rd party, customer and regulatory audits and follow up on corrective actions  

• Train plant personnel in the area of GMP, food safety, HACCP and other SQF/FDA regulatory requirements 

• Participate in and initiate continuous improvement activities including root cause analysis and task force teams 

• Oversee quality Key Performance Parameters, Key Performance Indicators and improve Quality Performances 

• Investigate, respond and resolve consumer complaints regarding product food safety and quality issues 

• Ensure the traceability of materials and finished products and consistency meeting the established specifications 

• SQF Practitioner (substitute) 

• Manage the quality department employees 

• Define, present, and control the quality department budget 

Key Performance Indicator (KPI): 

Consumer complaints, Right the First Time, SQCDME 

Position Requirements:  

EDUCATION  

• Bachelor’s Degree in science discipline required. Preferable food science or other quality related degree. 

• Advanced degree is a plus 

EXPERIENCE 

• 5 to 8 years of progressive quality management experience in food manufacturing. 

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems 

• GFSI experience required 

• HACCP experience and audit management required 

• Acidified Food Training Certification is a plus 

SKILLS 

• Great leadership to counterbalance production decision and seek details information to take appropriate decision, as well as continue to drive the change and increase level of urgency while seeking a good balance for decision making. 

• Organizational Skills 

• Microsoft Office 

• Strong presentation abilities 

PHYSICAL & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS 

• Must be able lift up to 40 lbs. 

• Must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including safety shoes and hearing protection. 

• Must be able to work in normal office conditions  

• Must be able to work 8 hours per day and be on his/her feet for extended periods of time 

Bel Brands is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Bel Brands prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Bel Brand’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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