Brand: Michael Foods Inc.

Categories: Quality

Locations: Lansing, Illinois

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Remote Eligible: No

Req ID: 23799

Job Description

Business Unit Overview

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food. Location Description Our plant, located in Lansing, IL, pasteurizes raw eggs to remove harmful bacteria for a more safe product to the foodservice industry. Responsibilities POSITION SUMMARY: Ensures that all policies, procedures, and activities, related to Food Safety & Quality are followed and complied with uniformly in an effort to reduce product and process variability. Ensures regulatory Compliance. This position is based at the Lansing, Illinois facility. Oversees the application of food safety standards in the food industry. Especially proficient in the adherence of quality standards throughout every phase of food preparation and distribution. Specializes in developing and implementing food safety processes. This position has the responsibility to comply with Safety work rules at all times as well as an obligation to reinforce Safety as a Core Value. #firstinpeople DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides leadership in the development, training, execution, and verification/validation of all quality systems. Ensures compliance to all regulatory, customer, and corporate programs. Leads and participates in regulatory, customer, and internal audits. Provides leadership in the development, training and maintenance of the plant Food Safety and Quality programs. Comprehensive knowledge of GFSI standards. Maintains consistent communication and fosters teamwork between all local personnel, departments, and shifts. Primary contact for internal and external customers. Ensures company policies and procedures are fairly administered between departments and shifts. Responsible for developing annual Quality and Sanitation budgets and managing cost control throughout the calendar year. Champions the use of Quality Improvement Tools, Lean Manufacturing, and Root Cause Analysis. Responsible for developing and monitoring plant sanitation programs to ensure a safe and wholesome product supply. Strong SPC background to manage the collection, trending, and reporting of data to identify root cause and areas of opportunity including but not limited to key product attributes, shelf life, and productivity while maintaining quality. Provides leadership to help ensure a safe work environment throughout the plant. Adheres to all safety policies and procedures. Adhere to safe work practices, follow GMP’s, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety. Perform other duties as assigned. Assumes personal responsibility to insure safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks. Ensures regulatory compliance. Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field. 2+ years’ supervisory or managerial experience in a food plant manufacturing environment. Completed PCQI training SQF Edition 8 Certified HACCP Manager Internal Auditor training Must have excellent communication and interpersonal. Able to develop and motivate salaried and hourly personnel. Able to work overtime, weekends, and off shifts as required or deemed necessary. Experience or knowledge of all applicable food industry related quality systems such as Redzone

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