Quality Food Safety Team Leader

Andr Global Inc. is a global provider of information technology services. Since 2002, we have helped our clients in the APAC region achieve their business goals by leveraging the power of technology. In 2016, we entered the AMERICAS to re-create similar success here as well. Headquartered in New York City, we are now serving our global clients.We strive to deliver customer satisfaction through our service quality to all our clients!Our global and diverse team helps our customers achieve their project goals at a faster pace with high affordability but without any compromise on quality. We take pride in providing an outstanding quality of service to all our customers starting from startups, small businesses to Fortune 500.With more than a decade of experience servicing customers across geographies, we have stationed ourselves at a unique position in the global market. Our ability to assemble the best workforce in record time has been a great asset to our clients.Job Category: Manufacturing - QualityAt Hill s we have a purpose to transform the lives of millions of pet families through pioneering innovation, science-led nutrition, and the best and brightest people. If you re interested in work that matters, fueled by passion for pets, we invite you to apply.Founded more than 75 years ago with an unwavering commitment to pet nutrition, Hill s mission is to help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets. Our decades of science and research guide us in creating nutrition that s a step ahead so pets and pet parents can enjoy every day together. As the US #1 Veterinarian recommended pet food brand, knowledge is our first ingredient with 220+ veterinarians, PhD nutritionists and food scientists working to develop breakthrough innovations in pet health.As a Food Safety Team Leader You Will Lead The Food Safety Team To Ensure Our Company Quality Standards Are Met In The Following AreasFood Safety Compliance: Understands and implements all plant, company and government standards for Food Safety, Environmental monitoring, HACCP, GMP s and FSMA initiatives.Documentation / Communication: Ensures that the reporting of data and maintenance of records is documented. Additionally, interprets data and optimally communicates results to appropriate individuals, including management.Training and standardization: Develop, designs and delivers quality training, including new hire, new process, new equipment and new policy training.Continuous Improvement: Understands and drives the Continuous Improvement of plant food safety processes and environmental monitoring performance issues.Cleaning / Sanitation: Understands, implements and maintains all plant equipment cleaning and sanitizing in an efficient and timely manner to ensure the plant is in compliance with all food safety requirements. Includes overseeing the monitoring of the sanitation program.ResponsibilitiesResponsible for execution and documentation of the Plant Food Safety Program. Includes documentation of all CCP, HACCP, FDA and Product Release requirements and leading and coordinating Pest Control program. Responsible for conducting investigations of all Food Safety / Environmental / Micro non-conformance issues through utilization of CAPA process. Environmental / Micro non-conformance issues through utilization of CAPA process. Responsible for conducting investigations of all Food Safety. Manages microbial sampling plan. Ensures environmental swabbing and testing program is adhered to and in compliance of Corporate Quality SOP s. Leads internal GMP, quality standards and system audits for the facility. Identifies and initiates quality improvements. Advises improvements to process, product, quality systems and working instructions. Measures and report plant Quality KPI s. Supervises compliance of Corporate & Plant quality SOPs and conducts internal auditing program to ensure adherence. Assist with execution and follow up of regulatory, internal and external audits (i.e. FDA, USDA, AIB, State, etc.). Provides Food Safety Training to the Plant Operations team based on compliance needs. Works with Plant Engineers to ensure proper Sanitary Equipment Food Design of new capital projects. Required QualificationsBS degree in Engineering, Biology, Food Science or other related field or Bachelor s degree with 3 years of Food Safety experience in a manufacturing environment. 3 years manufacturing experience. 1+ years food safety experience. Experience in Cleaning and Sanitation programs. Certification in PCQI, HACCP or GMP. Preferred QualificationsMicrobiologist 3+ years supervisory experience. 3+ years food safety experience. Intermediate application of SAP experience. Auditing and compliance experience. Skills and Certifications [note: bold skills and certification are required]BS degree in Engineering, Biology, Food Science or other related field or Bachelor s degree with 3 y3 years manufacturing experience.1+ years food safety experience.Experience in Cleaning and Sanitation programs.Certification in PCQI, HACCP or GMP.