Quality Food Safety Manager - College Station, TX

Company: ADM
Location: College Station
Posted on: May 4, 2024

Job Description:

Job DescriptionQuality Food Safety Manager - College Station, TXThis is a full-time, exempt position.Nature & Scope:The Quality and Food Safety Manager (QFS Manager) will define and promote the Quality and Food Safety mindset across this ADM facility. They are accountable for establishing and maintaining Quality and Food Safety Systems including Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Food Safety programs within the plant. They are responsible for managing policies and procedures, CAPA programs, equipment risk evaluations, food safety programs, batch level documentation, and overseeing product release.Major Accountabilities:The responsibility of the QFS Manager includes; but not limited to, the following:Key Responsibilities:--Ensure work is completed in compliance with approved SOPs, batch records, controlled documentation and all applicable regulations, guidelines, safety policies and procedures are followed; Must understand and comply with OSHA safety requirementsPartner with operations team to build a strong food safety culture, to ensure pre-requisite programs are effective for producing safe food/supplement product and to facilitate the successful execution of customer and regulatory.Perform document control activities including, but not limited, issuing, reviewing, and approving batch records and work instructions, ensuring logs and records are appropriately completed and maintained, reviewing and approving shipping documentation, and filing and maintaining all records as requiredDocument and oversee cleaning and equipment validation efforts and validation documentation (VRAs/VSAs, IOPQs, etc.) within a cGMP facility. Perform validations as required.Perform raw material management functions including, but not limited to, receiving, sampling, testing, and shipping of goodsEnsure adequate stock of quality assurance consumables are maintained in inventory.------Assist in change controls associated with fermentation and support equipment, process, and utilitiesTrain associates as applicable. Participate in cross-training initiativesReview and approve specifications for reagents, supplies, and materials used in production and laboratory testingAssist in conducting hazard analysis and product evaluationReview new or revised Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and forms for compliance with applicable regulations.Implement and maintain a Food Safety Program, Food Defense, and Food Fraud Prevention Program in compliance with CFR Part 117.Assist other departments in the development, revision, and preparation of SOPs and forms in accordance with policies, regulations and protocols.Advise and assist in the establishment of calibration protocols and maintenance records in accordance with cGMP, cGLP and/or regulatory requirements; Assist in the review, trending, and management of equipment, calibration, and maintenance records.Work flexible hours to accommodate manufacturing, including potential nights and weekends.Carry out OOS investigations ensuring proper identification of failure mode, root cause, and corrective/preventive action and assist in the development of clearly written summaries.Conduct CAPA investigations, deviation and nonconformance reporting, and other quality system documentation. Ensure communication is maintained with the Quality Systems Specialist.Assist QA Management in gathering data and trending of Quality Objectives, QMS, and other quality data.Assist with quality team audits including, but not limited to, Good Manufacturing Practices and HACCPMust be able to tolerate the noise and odor that results from fermentation processes.Education ------Minimum - 4-year University Degree; 5+ years of related experiencePreferred - Bachelor of Science Degree in Microbiology/Biochemistry/Biology or equivalent; 5+ years of related experienceExperience ----Minimum 2+ years in a cGMP manufacturing environmentExperience working in an FDA regulated environmentExperience in Federal and State Food Safety Regulations including HACCP and cGMPExperience in Root Cause Analysis and/or Failure Mode AnalysisSpecific skills ----Ability to take initiative to maintain confidentiality, to meet deadlines, and to work in a team environmentStrong leadership skillsMust have the ability to assess situation and develop a solutionMust have good attention to detailMust have the ability to adjust to changing work demands and priorities in a fast-paced environmentEffective communication and report writing skills; legible handwriting requiredExperience with Microsoft Office products with an emphasis in ExcelStrong analytical experienceAbility to learn new technologies quicklyResults driven, strong work ethicStrong organizational and time management skillsAbility to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.Must be able to lift up to 50 poundsAbility to perform a standing job for a full shiftMust be able to walk, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, reach and grasp for varying periods of timeAbility to differentiate subtle variances in colorAbility to wear a respirator and hearing protectionAbility to work flexible schedule including nights and weekendsFluent in English required, bilingual (Spanish) preferredMust possess a valid US driver's licenseAll other assigned dutiesLocal travel: Occasional (Out of state travel: Occasional (--Excited about this role but don't meet every requirement listed? Studies show that often applicants will self-select out if they don't check every box. We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.ADM requires the successful completion of a background check."AJCIND" REF:83595BR--

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