Food Safety & Quality UGP Manager

Quality Control

Ensure documents are created and maintained for Quality Control activities.

Reviews consumer complaint data & determine course of action to reduce complaints.

Review/Oversee incoming packaging material for accuracy and complete SAP related activities.

Review/Oversee incoming ingredient COA’s and completed SAP related activities.

Utilizing SAP hold non-conforming product, ingredients & packaging material.

Ensure SOPs are updated/reviewed annually.

Support R & D activities including trials, product start ups, etc. including military standard testing

Ensure equipment for quality testing is properly maintained & calibrated

Responsible for product holds, including dispositions

Manage QA Techs daily activities.

Advanced preparation of documentation and compilation of data;

Collaborates with Operations on Quality concerns

Create QA related OPL’s and train affected personnel.

Conducts mock trace exercises.

Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in Microbiology, Biology, Food Safety, Food Science, or related field.

1-3 years of relevant supervisory experience

Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control

Ability to match or detect differences in color, including shades & brightness, ability to see details, ability to compare similarities & differences quickly & accurately

Ability to perform simple math

Working to advance knowledge of Microsoft systems (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Strong written & verbal skills

Proficiency in SAP is preferred

Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices & HACCP are strongly preferred

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Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com.

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