Job Description

Title: Food Safety & Quality Manager

Location: Grand Prairie TX

Employment Type: Full Time/Direct Hire

The  Food Safety & Quality Manager  will be responsible for  developing, overseeing, and maintaining food safety and food defense protocols in accordance with  American Institute of Baking (AIB/FSNS) Food Distribution Warehouse, Food Defense Plus, and other relevant  third-party audit standards within the  Quality Packaging (Frito Lay) Facilities .

Key Responsibilities:

• Reports directly to the  Operations Manager
• Oversees the  Food Defense Program
• Ensures all tasks outlined in the  Master Cleaning Schedule (MCS)are completed and properly documented
• Ensures compliance with  cGMP and quality standards throughout the facility
• Maintains  AIB certification and ensures a minimum score of  965
• Ensures the facility adheres to  Sedex’s social responsibility guidelines
• Collaborates with the  Food Safety and QA Supervisor to address challenges, share findings, and propose continuous improvement strategies
• Manages and updates the  approved chemical list database and oversees the  chemical control program
• Develops and maintains the  Internal Audit schedule
• Trains employees on company  policies and procedures
• Conducts  Root Cause Analysis and implements  Corrective Action Plans
• Actively participates in  daily staff meetings
• Serves as a  Safety Committee Member
• Maintains  First Aid Responder certification and completes necessary continuing education (CE) credits
• Ensures compliance with the  Control Plan
• Adheres to  safety regulations and assists in  accident and incident investigations
• Completes assigned tasks related to  Corrective Action Plans
• Applies  Lean Manufacturing tools such as  5 Why’s, Fishbone Analysis, Brainstorming, and Root Cause Analysis
• Ensures  equipment calibration is up to date
• Conducts  emergency drills as required
• Follows all company policies and guidelines outlined in the  Employee Handbook
• Handles additional duties as assigned

Key Stakeholders & Communication

• Internal:  All management teams
• External:  Third-party auditors

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• High school diploma or  GED equivalent

• 5 years of experience in a  food manufacturing setting in a  leadership or managerial role

Requirements

• Some  college coursework preferred

• Familiarity with  Safety Programs (OSHA, Workers’ Compensation, etc.)

• Experience in  Quality Assurance Management (including  RCAs, corrective/preventive measures, ISO, AIB, SQF )

• Knowledge or  certification in Continuous Improvement methodologies such as  Lean or Six Sigma

• Experience presenting  quality and production performance metrics to customers

• Previous experience managing a  temporary workforce

• Strong  written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency in  computer applications , including  WMS, MS Office Suite, email, intranet, and file management

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus

• Flexible work schedule with  minimal travel requirements.

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