Overview
Associate Director – Quality Control Lab Project Lead Jobs in Indianapolis, IN at Lilly
At Häns Kissle, we strive to deliver the simple goodness of home in every bite. Founded in 1984, Häns Kissle began as the regional commissary for a small, high-end grocery chain in New England, MA, crafting fresh, upscale prepared foods and deli salads. Nearly 40 years later, we’re still in the kitchen in our 112,000 square foot facility, cooking up delicious foods with an uncompromising commitment to quality and service but now on a national level.
Purpose: The FSQA Specialist performs a variety of tasks to support the overall Food Safety Management System, including but not limited to, implementation of the Environmental Monitoring Program, conducting verifications and validations of the SQF System / Food Safety Plans, and driving continuous improvement of plant and FSQA systems.
Essential functions and responsibilities
Environmental Monitoring: Implementation of the site Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP) includes, but is not limited to, collection and submission of routine and investigative environmental swabs and samples (surface, air and water), maintenance of the EMP and swab site list, management and documentation of results and corrective actions. Development of monthly trending reports on program implementation and results.
Verification and Validation: Develop, execute, and oversee verification and validation activities for Preventive Controls (including CCPs), prerequisite programs, equipment, and systems.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure plant practices, SOPs and quality practices meet applicable regulatory and certification standards (e.g., FDA, ISO, GMP). Liaise with external auditors and regulatory bodies during inspections or audits.
Training and support: Develops, implements, and improves food safety and quality related training for all plant departments. Assist in the development of training materials for new SOPs and quality control protocols. Promotes a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging employee engagement with SOP compliance and quality initiatives.
Continuous Improvement: Identifies and lead initiatives for improving SOP effectiveness, compliance, and overall quality control practices. Work closely with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements that enhance quality, efficiency, and consistency.
Departmental Support: Supports FSQA Management in day-to-day program implementation and monitoring.
Data Management & Reporting: Collect and analyze quality data to assess the effectiveness of SOPs and the overall quality management system. Prepare and present reports on quality control performance, identifying trends and recommending corrective actions.
This role may require off-shift and weekend work for training and Department coverage purposes.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
English: Ability to read and speak English fluently
Team Player: Proven ability to work in a team and to collaborate with others
Certifications: PCQI, HACCP, SQF, and Internal Auditing are preferred
Software Skills: Intermediate level skills in email, Excel, and Word
QC/QA Experience: 2-4 years’ experience in facility-based quality and food safety
Education: B.S. in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry or other related field
Work environment
Lab/Office (50%): sample preparation and organization while standing and sitting; computer work while sitting down
Plant (50%): refrigerated (40F) and wet environment
Some lifting/bending
Preferred Skills
Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Ability to lead by influence
Knowledge of Environmental Monitoring Programs and practices
Knowledge of applicable FDA and USDA regulations
Knowledge of GFSI Schemes (SQF, BRC, FSSC 22000, etc)
Decision Making and Critical Thinking Skills
Analytical, critical thinking skills
Strong attention to detail
Proficient in quality management software and tools such as Redzone
Hans Kissle takes pride in its people and product. We strongly believe in our philosophy to uphold the highest level of integrity in everything we do. Each employee is expected to understand and act appropriately per our philosophy and policies. This job description reflects essential functions assigned by management which are subject to change at any time.
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Title: Associate Director – Quality Control Lab Project Lead
Company: Lilly
Location: Indianapolis, IN
