SQF Practitioner / QA Manager

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Bove’s is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager / SQF Practitioner to join our team! The primary responsibility of this position is to implement, manage and maintain Bove’s Safe Quality Food (SQF) program. The QA Manager works with department managers and staff to ensure daily operations comply with internal procedures and regulatory requirements. Competitive pay based on experience.

Essential Job Functions

· Manage all aspects of product quality and food safety throughout the company to meet FSMA and GFSI requirements such as HACCP, SQF, FSVP certifications.

· Ensure best practice in methods, standards, procedures, and processes are executed throughout production, and facility with regulatory compliance.

· Complete internal inspections for pre-op, GMPs, Food Defense, etc.· Lead regulatory inspections and external audits (SQF, Organic, Non-GMO, GFCO, etc.)

· Develop policies and procedures including GMPs, HACCP, SOPs, Food Safety Plan, pre-requisite programs, process controls, and product specifications.

· Perform validation and verification activities of the SQF/Food Safety, and pre-requisite programs to support program efficacy.

· Evaluate the food safety system to promote continuous improvement.

· Ensure quality policies, procedures, and records are reviewed and updated.

· Manage quality concerns and food safety issues including customer complaints, supplier issues and process deviations.

· Communicate regulatory changes, legislation updates, and deviations to the management team.

· Maintain a positive food safety culture that encourages employee participation.

· Perform routine testing of products, raw materials, processing aids, and environment.

· Review production logs, batch tickets, program forms and maintain records.

· Manage status of Kosher, Gluten-Free, Organic, Non-GMO, and other certifications.

· Perform other related duties, as required.

Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biology or related field is preferred.

· 3+ years QA/QC experience in FDA or USDA regulated manufacturing site.

· Certifications and training in SQF, HACCP, and PCQI.

· Laboratory testing experience in food industry is preferred.

· Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license.

· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

· Ability to prioritize and execute tasks independently and in a team setting.

Experience in developing food safety plans, HACCP plans, and other programs.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

· Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

· Must be authorized to work in the United States

Physical Requirements

· Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

· Walking short distances frequently.

· Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.

Benefits

· Medical/Dental Insurance Coverage

· Contributory Retirement Plan

· Paid Sick Leave - After 1 Year of Employment

· Paid Vacation – Two One Week Periods for Planned Factory Shut Downs

· Holiday Pay - Upon Successful Probation Completion

Who We Are –

Est. 1941– From humble beginnings, Bove’s Café opened for business in Burlington, Vermont on December 7th, 1941. After serving the Burlington community for nearly 75 years, we built a state-of the art facility to bottle our restaurant-tested hungry-people-approved pasta sauces. Our experience of going from one neighborhood café to national distribution proved that tried-and-true recipes deserve a tried-and-true production process. And scaling up should never mean letting down the people who got you there.

Join our family – Bove’s continues to be family owned and operated, which allows us to focus on making wholesome and delicious pasta sauces. It also means we understand the importance of family, because we wouldn’t be where we are today without the family, friends and community that have continuously supported us through the years. We are looking for passionate individuals to join our team, who want to be a part of our continuing heritage so we can reach dinner tables across the country.

Additional Information

Bove's of Vermont is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are strongly committed to creating a dynamic and equitable work-force. We do not discriminate on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, crime victim status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, or genetic information in employment or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. For accessibility information or alternative formats, please contact Human Resources Department. Reference Bove's Employee Handbook for current benefit offerings and restrictions.

Schedule:

10 hour shift

4x10

Day shift

No weekends

Shift availability:

Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Milton, VT 05468 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Milton, VT 05468: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

Are you certified in HACCP, HARCP or PCQI?

Do you have experience representing or supporting a company during third party audits?

Work Location: In person

Full-time