Quality & Sanitation Manager
On-siteWinchester, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Lead the development, training, execution, and verification of plant quality and food safety systems at the Winchester, VA Ronzoni facility. Ensure compliance with regulatory, customer, corporate, SQF/GFSI, and FSMA requirements while leading and participating in internal and external audits. Act as the primary contact for internal and external customers to investigate consumer complaints and develop sanitation programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues, support safe work practices, and drive expectations across the plant. Requires presence on the manufacturing floor in varying environmental conditions, including dusty, hot, humid, and cold areas.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a food-related field such as Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, or Biochemistry
- PCQI certification
- 7+ years of quality and/or food safety experience
- 3+ years of project or team leadership experience
- Experience with quality and regulatory requirements, including FDA, SQF, GFSI, and FSMA
- Position requires presence on the manufacturing floor in varying environmental conditions, including dusty, hot, humid, and cold areas
- Must be able to stand, walk, bend, crouch, kneel, stoop, climb, reach, and work from ladders as needed
- Must be able to perform simple grasping and fine manipulation for 6+ hours per shift
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, wear a respirator as needed, and visually distinguish objects or equipment
Desired Qualifications
- Comprehensive knowledge of GFSI standards and food manufacturing quality systems
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills with ability to implement effective solutions
- Previous experience designing and deploying training programs
- Effective management, supervisory, written, and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational, strategic planning, accuracy, and attention-to-detail skills
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