JDP is seeking a Sr Food Safety & Quality Manager for a large meat processing company in Northeastern NC!

CANDIDATES MUST HAVE MEATS / POULTRY PROCESSNG QUALITY LEADERSHIP EXPERINCE

***Relocation assistance is available (this company does not sponsor or relocate candidates from outside of the US)

Responsibilities:

• Oversee Food Safety and Quality Management systems (FSQMS) and support personnel of assigned locations to include HACCP, SSOP, FSIS regulations and programs.
• Provide executive reporting on Food Safety and regulatory compliance
• Knowledge of SPC is a plus.
• Will meet directly with customers during plant visits and/or visits to their locations to develop relationships, communicate opportunities and action plans and to review in-person products or services of the company.
• Will lead and instruct the FSQA team to interface and maintain the use of digital data collection systems and other formats

Requirements:

• PhD Degree (in Food Science, Microbiology or an Agribusiness related major)
• 7+ years’ experience in the food industry required, (poultry strongly preferred). Strong knowledge of (and/or certifications in) food safety and all applicable regulations as required.
• Substantial experience in Food Safety/Quality and/or Regulatory relations with a minimum of 10 years in progressive management or leadership roles.
• 7+ years’ experience managing requirements around verification programs; NAE, NGMO, Gluten Free, BRC, SQF, HACCP, etc.
• Strong background in the areas of microbiology and food science/engineering/food safety
• Extensive Regulatory (USDA) engagement experience
• Thorough understanding of HACCP and GFSI programs/audit schemes
• Proven ability to operate successfully in a rapidly growing organization, inclusive of demonstrated ability to coordinate efforts in addressing regulatory issues. 
  

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