Since 1869 we've connected people through food they love. Our history was created by remarkable people, ideas, and innovations. It serves as inspiration and foundation for our future success.
We're proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell's brand, as well as Michael Angelo's, noosa, Pace, Pacific Foods, Prego, Rao's Homemade, Swanson, and V8. In our Snacks division, we have brands like Cape Cod, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pepperidge Farm, Snack Factory, and Synder's of Hanover.
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Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be part of a dynamic, collaborative, and competitive team. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us. General Summary
QA Systems Leader oversees QA Systems to meet all regulatory, corporate, and customer standards at the plant. Supports QA general management as needed, including supporting operations. Responsible for execution of corporate policies and procedures related to Food Safety and maintenance of local policies, as well as continuous improvement programs to maintain the highest level of food safety and quality of the products.
· Principal Accountabilities
Lead, develop and review the plant's quality systems and procedures including tracking databases.
· Manage development of standard work, training, identification of operational savings, and supporting improvements in plant total delivered cost.
Utilize technical skills and experience to support trouble shooting and drive corrective action responses in the plant.
· Support and schedule internal audits to ensure compliance of the plant
· Systems and GMP programs.
· Support Campbells Way of Working (CWOW) implementation into the plant environment.
85% Food Safety Program Management
· Update & Maintain Food Safety and Quality Systems, including USDA HACCP, FSMA, Thermal Processing and other Prerequisite Programs.
· Conduct and lead annual reviews and updates to all Food Safety and Quality Plans and Prerequisite Programs to drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance to changing regulations.
· Support and as the plant liaison for corporate Food Safety and Quality initiatives.
· Lead and manage the plant through preparation and execution of all third-party facility and regulatory audits including Organic, SQF, and Regulatory.
· Lead plant overall conformance to regulatory, corporate, and customer Food Safety and Quality requirements.
· Manage and continually improve internal auditing program.
· Drive training activities to advance Food Safety and Quality awareness throughout site.
Provide strong technical feedback for Food Safety and Quality related concerns.
Manage technical implementation of documents and procedures to the floor, including RMS, SAP, and Cornerstone.
15% General QA Management
· Plan, perform, report and follow-up on quality system and food safety audits assigned through DDS or the Internal Audit Program including HACCP, SSOP and GMP/housekeeping audits.
· Quality representative for assigned area DDS team.
· Perform Pre-shipment review of food safety and quality records, when assigned, for compliance to internal and regulatory requirements.
· Assist with product holds, dispositions, and corrective actions. Troubleshoot quality and food safety problems including foreign material occurrences and track corrective actions.
· Assist on feasibility and new product trials as needed.
· Recommend updates needed and develop work instructions for new employee training and annual training on HACCP, Food Safety, and Quality Systems as needed.
· Assist Operations on maintaining USDA compliance and resolving issues.
· Quality representative to the plant on scheduled weekend days.
Job Complexity
This position will be required to evaluate current Food safety & Quality programs and procedures, verifying both accuracy and efficacy of the programs and procedures while recommending improvements or corrections for programs and procedures.
This position will be required to work cross-functionally to assist with operational, system, or GMP issue resolutions by coordinating and participating in the efforts with responsible parties in a timely manner.
Minimum Requirements · Bachelor's degree required
· HACCP certified required
·3 + years of Quality Systems experience in the food industry
Preferred Requirements · FSMA (PCQI) and Better Process Control School certified.
· Bachelor's degree in food science or a related technical field.
· Experience with writing and maintaining quality systems
· Experience working with and responding to 3rd Party and Regulatory (USDA, FDA) Non-conformances
· Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work with and lead cross functional teams.
· Knowledge around can food regulations and working with onsite USDA Inspectors
· Proven strengths and in-depth knowledge of Food Safety & Quality, and Plant Manufacturing Systems is preferred.
Compensation and Benefits: The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between
$72,900-$117,300 Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.
The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.
