Assistant Manager - FSQA

Detailed Responsibilities

Support the design, Implementation & Verification of the Food Safety & Quality Management System

• Ensure the enforcement and continuous improvement of Home Chef's Food Safety and Quality Systems, designed to meet regulatory, Food Safety and Quality requirements to assure compliance with SQF requirements.
• Oversee the development, implementation, and execution of the cleaning and sanitation program, including the Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Lead the Management Review process, ensuring that all critical aspects of the FSQA programs are evaluated and improved as necessary.
• Act as the SQF Practitioner, ensuring compliance with SQF standards and maintaining documentation for audits.
• Assist in the gathering, trending and reporting of metrics that effectively measure and communicate performance.
• Works closely with the plant FSQA teams and cross-functionally in understanding, identifying gaps and proposing changes to processes that affect quality systems compliance.
• Act as a backup to the FSQA Manager during their absence, assuming responsibility for managing quality assurance functions and leading the QA team effectively

Support Core FSQA Supervisor & Hourly Staff in day to day operations

• Respond and provide solutions to escalations in a 24/7 production environment
• Provide coverage support as needed in a 24/7 production environment
• Work with recruiting teams to adequately staff each shift
• Assist supervisors in personnel coaching as needed

Drive Improvements of Food Safety & Quality Management System

• Identify gaps in programs through internal audit or CAPA
• Provide thorough corrective actions to deviations and gaps, ensuring that corrective actions are implemented effectively.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address any non-conformities and drive continuous improvement.
• Deliver training to plant FSQA teams related to program rollout
• Deliver communication with plant and corporate stakeholders regarding new or updated programs and any critical issues

Develop RTH Supervisory Staff

• Lead weekly supervisory meetings
• Perform as subject matter expert to new programs rollouts
• Identify and coach supervisory team on developmental opportunities
• Conduct performance reviews on direct reports

This position may require up to 10% travel

Qualifications

• Completion of a two-year program such as an Associate degree
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience in quality assurance, food safety, food distribution, food manufacturing, supply chain, or related field
• Previous experience with GFSI, SQF and USDA audits preferred.
• Understanding of Quality Management Systems
• Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining food safety and quality programs
• Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal skills
• Self-starter who is results-oriented, resourceful, and takes initiative
• Capable of handling multiple responsibilities
• Demonstrated ability to embrace change and learn quickly in a fast-paced environment

Perks and Benefits

• Candidates can experience Home Chef as a customer - enter promo code PEOPLE30 for $30 off your first order!
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance available
• Paid holidays, sick time and vacation time
• 401k program
• Flexible spending accounts for qualified medical, dependent care, parking, or transit expenses

• How We Work Together
• We are humble team players.
• We are warm and gracious with team members and customers. We seek feedback to improve ourselves - and respectfully listen to and accept input.
• We are pragmatic next-level thinkers.
• We come up with novel and unique ideas. We explore new strategies to avoid being constrained by conventional thinking.
• We take ownership.
• We approach ambiguous problems, prepared to dive in, get curious, and learn more. We are results-driven, always challenging ourselves to exceed goals.

Be at Home at Home Chef

• We all show up authentically at Home Chef.
• Our team includes individuals with a variety of identities, backgrounds, and perspectives.
• You can trust that you'll be able to bring your whole self to an inclusive and enjoyable workplace.

• Home Chef offers the base salary range as posted below, with the exact offer depending on factors such as geographic location, experience, skills, and internal equity.
• While compensation is within the provided range, it is not typical for offers to be made at the upper end.
• In addition to base salary, Home Chef provides a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare coverage, 401k match, and paid time off.

• Illinois Pay Range $81,000 - $89,000 USD
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