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Lab Technician 2 Jobs in Helena, MT at State of Montana
POSITION PURPOSE:
The primary responsibility of the Food Safety and Quality Systems Manager is to provide leadership and support to the Food Safety and Quality Systems department for their respective facility. This includes but not limited to providing the necessary support for the planning, guidance and execution of departmental activity to achieve facility and corporate goals related to food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. The Food Safety and Quality Systems Manager will strive to identify and remove any obstacles that may impede completion of accountabilities assigned within the department. Through communication and the exchange of ideas the Food Safety and Quality Systems Manager will work to maintain a strong synergistic work environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Other duties may be assigned.
Reporting Structure:
The FSQS Manager reports directly to the Corporate Manager and indirectly to the Facility General Manager
The FSQS Manager is responsible for establishing, maintaining and projecting a high level of urgency with regard to food safety, product quality and the training/development of all associates on these issues.
The FSQS Manager is responsible for holding the FSQS Superintendents, Supervisors and HACCP Coordinator accountable for assigned specific responsibilities respectively, within the facility and the department.
The FSQS Manager is responsible for performing timely formal annual reviews of department personnel and making appropriate recommendations for wage increase consideration, based on performance and overall contribution. In addition, the review of performance deemed above and beyond, will be evaluated at year-end with recommendations provided by Corporate FSQS.
The FSQS Manager is ultimately responsible for the efficient management of all department budgeted monies, to include providing reconciliation and summary information to Corporate and Facility leadership.
The FSQS Manager will be responsible for process data review and to communicate deficiencies and/or trends to the management team of the facility as well as ensure timely completion and reporting of customer required data.
The FSQS Manager will continue pursuing additional knowledge in the areas of SPC for process improvement initiatives, HACCP and other areas of expertise as deemed necessary.
The FSQS Manager will be required to continue to focus on adherence to product specifications, sensory attributes, PQI/food claims, export requirements and other related industry information.
The FSQS Manager will work closely with the HACCP Coordinator as well as Corporate FSQS to ensure the HACCP plans and SSOP programs are current and applicable for the business unit and ensure that the plans are reassessed on an annual basis and that all regulatory requirements are achieved.
The FSQS Manager will be responsible to review and that the responses to NR’s are applicable and are consistent with corporate food safety policies and procedures.
The FSQS Manager will perform routine travel paths with the QA Supervision and technicians to identify and address opportunities impacting product quality, food safety and plant safety.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or experience
A degree in a Food Science, Meat Science, or related field and 5 years of food safety and quality assurance management experience is strongly preferred. Demonstrated industry leadership and knowledge with a minimum of 10 years experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Be HACCP Certified thru an accredited course approved by the International HACCP Alliance.
A working knowledge of the food/meat industry including product formulating, processing and packaging, food safety and regulatory compliance is expected.
Strong and well-developed leadership, analytical, communication, and presentation skills are required. Must be able to manage time, multiple tasks, lead meetings, and allocate resources to accomplish project goals. The FSQS Manager shall be proficient in the applicable Microsoft Office software and be familiar with statistical software solutions that can facilitate data analysis.
Certificates, licenses, registrations
HACCP Certificate by an accredited course thru the International HACCP Alliance
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. May require walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods through-out the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the work day. Proper lifting techniques required. May include lifting up to 25 pounds for files, on occasion.
The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to the manufacturing areas where under certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection. Work takes place in both an office environment free of disagreeable elements and the production floor with exposure to noise, meat processing equipment, and a low temperature environment (-10 to 40°F). The use of personal protective equipment such as rubber boots, gloves, helmet, safety glasses, and hearing protection is required.
Domestic travel by automobile and airline for meetings with customers and suppliers or project visits to other Lopez facilities will be required.
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Title: Lab Technician 2
Company: State of Montana
Location: Helena, MT
