Beyond Meat

Beyond Meat

Quality Assurance Manager

USA - Devault PA

No sponsorship$10k-$40kDetected 83 days ago
HRCustomer SupportGMPFDA RegulatoryLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingMentoringOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft OfficeHACCPFood SafetyFood ScienceSensory Analysis

About the role

  • By shifting from animal-based protein to plant-based protein, we can positively impact four growing global issues: human health, climate change, constraints on natural resources and animal welfare.
  • The Quality Team is a matrix organization within the Company that is dedicated to creating food products that are leading the gold standard in plant-based proteins.
  • They are looking for an outstanding individual to join the team located in Devault, PA as a Quality Manager.

Responsibilities

  • Champion and maintain quality and food safety initiatives to monitor and document product, facility, and worker compliance at the DEPA manufacturing site
  • Lead SQF certification and program maintenance
  • Lead and maintain other certifications including Non-GMO Project and Kosher
  • Collaborate with Regulatory Team to conduct packaging/nutritional audits on current production as needed
  • Review and maintain hold log, product specifications, certificates of analysis, and all other QA documents
  • Manage food safety related concerns and complaints with corrective action reports
  • Manage quality budget including testing costs, capital expenditures, and headcount of quality team
  • Coordinate shelf-life studies of existing products to validate instructions, microbial limits, and organoleptic
  • Performs other duties, as assigned, and follows through on requests in a timely manner
  • Lead, manage, and supervise employees, delegate training for all processes within the Quality area setting

Requirements

  • The employee must have the ability to quantitatively review technical procedures and representative regulations.
  • In addition, must be capable of writing detailed reports and general day-to-day oversight and related correspondence
  • The ability to effectively present information to groups and respond to questions from peers, supervisors, and managers is essential
  • Ability to multi-task and set priorities within Quality Assurance
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in a food and/or beverage manufacturing environment
  • Position requires the ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods, step, balance, crouch, stoop, kneel, squat, bend, occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs., reach above shoulders, or as needed to complete tasks.
  • Must be able to occasionally climb stairs or a ladder to complete tasks
  • This position will be required to visit the production floor, refrigerated and frozen storage, and warehouses.
  • Bi-lingual in Spanish is a plus, not a requirement
  • Strong PC skills, including MS office programs
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, problem solving, and organizational skills
  • The employee must have the ability to quantitatively review technical procedures and representative regulations. In addition, must be capable of writing detailed reports and general day-to-day oversight and related correspondence
  • Warehouse and production manufacturing environment that includes both tempered and ambient areas.
  • The work environment is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Position located in a mix of production and office environments and requires a tolerance for consistent cold work environments (-10-40˚ F), high worker traffic, loud noises, odors, dust, and varying room temperatures.
  • Work flexible shifts as required.

Skills

  • Thorough knowledge of GMP, FDA and Food Safety, SOP's, and SQF
  • Leadership skills, focused on results, employee engagement, decision making, teamwork, and change management
  • Strong mathematical skills
  • The actual base is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands.

Compensation

  • The starting annual base pay for this role starts at USD $110,000.
  • The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
  • Conduct annual validations of compliance to company and government standards

Benefits

  • The role may also be eligible for bonus and benefits.
  • Attend industry educational training's, seminars, and events to understand industry best practices and provide technical support to the team
  • If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration.

Company info

  • We are focused on raising the bar on talent.
  • We are dedicated to shaping an inclusive culture that drives excellence, innovation, and results by enabling talent acceleration and development, engagement, and the employee experience.
  • The Quality Assurance Manager's primary role is to ensure that all food products produced meet requirements of customers, regulatory authorities, and the Company.
  • The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for the overall coordination and implementation of quality control programs and procedures necessary to meet internal and customer specific quality control standards.
  • Beyond The Plant Protein Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
  • Interface with all regulatory agencies, certification bodies, and customers and ensure compliance of manufacturing facilities

Visa & Work Authorization

  • For all U.S. based roles: Applicants must be authorized to work for a U.S. employer.
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