Carrers

Responsible for applying food science knowledge to determine the best way to conduct food analysis, quality control testing, HACCP planning and implementation.

• Enforce the administration of Quality Control policies in all areas of the manufacturing facility, such as GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and sanitation.
• Place defective products on hold and conduct investigation.
• Report any deficiencies found during a routine check to QA Manager.
• Provide assistance to the production team to ensure food safety, and quality objectives are met, such as using correct labels and packaging materials.
• Perform start-up and hourly line quality control checks for the production lines, such as pressure test, weight check, seals check and lot number check.
• Responsible for preparing, writing and keeping all QC documentation and reports.
• Responsible for preparing quality control audits by state inspectors and third-party auditors.
• Prepare Certificate of Analysis. 

Minimum Requirements: MS in Food Safety & Technology or Food Science

• Review operation of manufacturing plant supply chain to minimize unplanned delay and shortages.
• Identify scope and test process-improvement opportunities for existing and future manufacturing lines.
• Determine root cause of single and systemic issues and develop corrective actions to reduce downtime.
• Ensure that the process requirements are being met throughout the project execution.
• Analyze and model project feasibility and utility according to various business metrics.
• Scope and install equipment at bench, pilot, and manufacturing scale.

Minimum Requirements: BS in Industrial Engineering & Operations Research

• Assist with most aspects of new/used manufacturing equipment testing and installation (within operational, OSHA, and Food Safety best practices).
• Procure needed equipment change parts required to facilitate new production process requirements.
• Work cross functionally to identify/maintain a register of all equipment requirements and priorities.
• Maintain all data related to new/existing equipment (manuals, drawings, specs, parts list, vendor contacts, etc.)
• Write training or instruction guidelines for operations personnel in executing and operating new/used equipment in the areas of operation, maintenance, and sanitation.
• Ensure all equipment adheres to HACCP/Food Safety requirements.
• Ensure all equipment adheres to OSHA/Safety requirements.
• Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for all equipment.
• Develop and maintain facility and equipment layout/CAD files.
• Create conceptual equipment drawings (CAD) for custom fabrication/integration and plant layouts.

Minimum Requirements: BS in Mechanical Engineering