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POSITION SUMMARY:Our client is seeking a Manager of Food Safety & Quality Assurance to join their management team. The Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager will fulfill a critical operational role by managing and coordinating the activities of the Quality department. She will assure consistent quality of production by developing and enforcing good manufacturing practice (GMP) systems, validating processes, providing documentation, and adhering to third-party audit regulations.RESPONSIBILITIES:Leadership, Training & Communication:Understand and perform employee training on all company GMPs, SSOP's, SOP's, safety procedures and all other quality processes. Develop, enhance, and implement new andor existing SSOP's.Spend time on the plant floor evaluating processes, inspecting equipment, and building relationships with the team. Maintain a "no job too big, no job too small" attitude. Build a strong respect and rapport with the team, at all levels of the organization, and foster a strong food safety and quality culture.Ability to communicate effectively with employees and managers, including the ability to supervise, provide guidance, effective training, and counsel others. Exhibit poise and professionalism in stressful situations and make appropriate decisions. Maintain and perform Food Safety Training for all employees. Assist with training Quality Control personnel to maintain compliance with quality control standards. Coordinate work activities with area supervisors as they pertain to FSQ tasks.Quality, Food Safety & Sanitation:Monitor pre-operational inspections and equipment ATP swabbing. Ensure appropriate wet cleaning (including CIP systems) and dry-cleaning methodologies are applied. Develop uniformed product and quality specifications, and preventative control programs and other food safety control system programs. Review, understand and communicate technical, regulatory, or scientific materials to team members.Monitor the status of all lab operations with a focus on maintaining quality standards. Monitor the testing of ingredients. Monitor and ensure quality standards set by the company for all products being processed.Support off-shift questions during breakdowns or any food safety related questions.Understand and identify sanitation issues (if any) in relation to the equipment and finished product.Ensure that sanitation activities are followed adequately, and all procedures are followed in accordance with company sanitation procedures.Manage sanitation activities and establishimprove master sanitation schedule working with the sanitation pliance, Documentation & Regulations:Lead & manage regulatory, third-party, and customer audits.Responsible for maintaining all requisite sanitation documentation for successful third-party audits.Maintain the Food Safety Programs including, but not limited to, Hazard Analysis Critical, Control Point (HACCPHARPC), Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs) and GMPs.Ensure accurate record keeping and document control practices.Monitor and ensure compliance to all MDA, FDA, and EEOC requirements.ADDITIONAL SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:Education & Experience:Bachelor of Science degree, with an emphasis in Food Science, Microbiology, Food Engineering, Chemistry, Dairy Science, or another related field 3+ years of experience in a dairy plant or related experience in the food and beverage industry Working knowledge of dairy manufacturing operations Knowledge of Michigan statutes, laboratory certification requirements, and code of federal regulationsKnowledge of food microbiology testing and ability to interpret resultsExperience with environmental monitoring programs and effective corrective actions Certifications & Skills:GFSI Certification experience in FSSC 22000 or familiarity with ISO standards is a plus Trained in HACCP and PCQI-certified is a plus Proficient on computer programs and software required (i.e QT9, Nexcor Kleanz & CAMs)Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.)Physical Requirements:Ability to travel to both facilities located in Detroit, MI and to attend industry conferences and visit customers and suppliers, when needed. Ability to perform work that requires walking andor climbing in wet, hot, cold, or dusty environments.Able and willing to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays for the 247 operation.