DIRECTOR - QUALITY ASSURANCE

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Pilgrimu2019s Director of Food Safety, Quality and Regulatoryu00A0Business Unit: Pilgrimu2019s Protein Conversionu00A0u00A0At Pilgrimu2019s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. We have implemented safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We are working to ensure social distancing guidelines are followed within our facility. Each day, temperature screens are performed for each employee and visitor before entering the facility. Face coverings are available to all team members and enhanced cleaning and sanitation is regularly performed. Position Summary: Acts as a support arm for quality and food safety for all Pilgrimu2019s protein conversion and pet food facilities.u00A0 Acts as a FSMA expert for all plant locations to ensure compliance and understanding of local, state and federal food safety requirements.u00A0 Responsible for developing new food safety and quality assurance (FSQA) programs to ensure compliance with new FDA FSMA laws and to meet customer expectations. Standardize all FSQA plans and requirements across each line of business.u00A0 Oversee all export requirements, documentation and inspections to avoid laps in approvals. Training QA and Pant Managers to understand and interpret FSMA laws to make educated decisions regarding food safety/quality issues that arise.u00A0 Represent Pilgrimu2019s to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO), state and local governments.u00A0 Represent Pilgrimu2019s and work closely with the North American Renderers Association, American Feed Industry Association, Pet Food Alliance and other industry groups to insure regulatory concerns are addressed and that rendered products/pet food ingredients are protected from unnecessary government regulation.u00A0 Promote these products on Capitol Hill to ensure Pilgrimu2019s is included in discussions regarding new laws, law interpretation, and other governmental decisions that affect profitability, market access and food safety.u00A0 Ensure Pilgrimu2019s is leading the industry on top industry related food safety needs by participating in the Fats and Proteins Research Foundation and American Protein Producers Industry (APPI).u00A0 Ensures open communication with necessary personnel. Guides and develops cooperative relationships between plant and quality personnel. Effectively communicates specifications, quality, and food safety related requirements to necessary personnel. Maintains open communication with facility personnel on quality issues and topics. Leads and/or participates in meetings with quality and/or production personnel to ensure communication with all levels of facility personnel on quality and food safety related topics. Prepares and maintains written programs and documentation to ensure effective communication of programs, procedures, and quality inspection requirements.Ensures open communication with customers and regulatory personnel. Maintains open communication with customers and/or regulatory personnel on quality issues, customer expectations, and regulatory requirements. Leads and/or participates in meetings with appropriate customers and regulatory personnel to ensure expectations are understood and maintained. Prepares and maintains written programs and documentation to ensure effective communication of customer expectations and/or regulatory requirements. Effectively communicates responses to customer comments, regulatory infractions, and other issues as necessary.Builds a strong quality team. Effectively manages staffing to meet business and customer needs. Ensures accurate and effective training of necessary personnel. Manages people and resources to meet regulatory requirements and expectations.Facilitates customer interaction. Ensures customer specifications are being followed and any deviations to specifications are addressed. Supports communication on any and all concerns customer may have. Ensures customer requested data is provided timely and accurately. Works to identify and address relevant trends.Manages employees. Directs and supervises employees' work activities and monitors work performance. Collaborates with Human Resources to screen, interview and hire candidates. Administers disciplinary actions and recommends performance improvement actions in collaboration with the HR Manager. Monitors work performance and recommends compensation decisions based on guidelines. Follows Company values to develop and maintain a favorable working relationship with all employees. Promotes a cooperative and harmonious environment in order to facilitate positive employee morale, productivity, and continued improvement.Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Animal Science, Poultry Science, Microbiology, or related degrees. *Preferred Education : MS or PhD Degree in Food Science, Animal Science, Poultry Science, Microbiology, or related degrees.Technical Experience: 5 years experience in food processing with experience related to food safety and/or quality management. Industry Experience: Preference for Animal Food organizationu00A0EOE/Vet/Disabledu00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0

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