Sr. Quality Assurance/Food Science #2218C - Joe Produce | Produce Jobs, Produce Careers, Agriculture Jobs, Agriculture Careers

Sr. Quality Assurance/Food Science #2218C

Job Description: 

We are an international cooperative nonprofit company. Our members, consisting of California and Arizona growers, have joined forces to produce the highest-quality product you have come to know and love.

We value trust, respect for each other, communication and sharing information, generating ideas and creative solutions, working in teams and developing people to add value.

Behind our history of innovation and commitment to market leadership is a company devoted to providing continued education, excellent benefits and good working conditions. We provide all the resources you need to support your professional development!

We have an exciting opportunity for a produce professional with food safety or food science background and/or training to join our team as a Sr. Quality Assurance Specialist in Valencia, CA!

The ideal candidate will value hard work, fresh ideas and possess a commitment to excellence. They will not only have an education in food safety, but a background in a food processing/manufacturing environment, HACCP & conducting audits. 

Compensation/Salary: 
DOE
Responsibilities & Duties: 
  • Maintains the company licensee sample program, ensuring all licensees send in samples (package consumer products) as per schedule. Arrange samples to be tested to verify that the licensee is producing within company standards.
  • Analyzes testing results on product and ingredient samples.
  • Maintains the QA laboratory in good order.
  • Sets up taste panel evaluations as required by licensees and Operations. Documents all results.
  • Manages and maintains all specification documents, audit forms, QA manuals, ERP manuals up-to-dated in our technical systems.
  • Requires strong research skill in latest food safety, government regulatory requirement and product development trends.
  • Audits licensee plants and co-packer plants as necessary. Follow up on any failing or non-compliance findings.
  • Assists licensees with technical issues as required by the director.
  • Other responsibilities as assigned by Director, Technical Services.
CONTACT WITH OTHERS:
  • Trademark Licensing Department, Patent and Trademark Law Counsel, Sales and Marketing Staff, Licensees, Industrial Manufacturers and Vendors.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field; or equivalent. (An Associate’s Degree in a related field with a minimum 5 years’ experience in a food and beverage manufacturing environment will also be considered.)

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

  • Experience in a food and beverage manufacturing environment with strong understanding of food safety and product quality systems.
  • Experience with HACCP & in conducting plant audit
  • Demonstrated good customer-focused, interpersonal relationships skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
  • Knowledge of federal and state food industry regulations desired.
  • Must be computer literate, using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Familiarity with lab safety and handling of hazardous materials.
  • May require occasional travel.

This Job has a $1,000 Referral Reward!

If you would like to discuss this job opportunity in 100% confidentiality with a Joe Produce Search​ Consultant​, please call Jen at 855-563-7763, or email ​jen@joeproduce.com

 

 

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