Location

Relocation

Description

QA Manager – Dairy Ingredients (Spray Drying)

Summary

Our client is a growing privately held Specialty DAIRY Ingredients Manufacturer based in the Minneapolis, MN specializing in Spray Drying Ingredients. Due to retirement, they are looking for an experienced QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER with DAIRY and Spray Drying experience to lead and direct the overall food quality and food safety activities of the Company in the Bloomington IL area. Position to include ongoing development and implementation of the entire Quality System. In addition, this position has the primary responsibility to ensure food safety and food quality training of employees. Position is also responsible for customer interaction as related to food quality or food safety issues.

Responsibilities

• Candidate must have knowledge and experience in formulating from concept through product inception.
• Primary lead for development of projects, executing pilot runs and first batch production audits.
• Position requires self-discipline, intuitiveness, and the innate ability to want to dive deep into projects and solutions.
• Clear, precise communication with multiple levels of people internally and externally daily.
• Keeping apprised of industry trends, including but not limited to flavors, ingredients, consumers…
• Research and recommendations regarding raw materials, processes, equipment, formulations, etc.…
• Responsible for managing the lab, raw materials in the lab, sanitation, and cleanliness of the lab.
• Will be responsible for training of new hires pertaining to the department, lab equipment, company, and lab procedures.
• The optimal candidate will be the primary lead to the Director of Research & Development/Culinary.
• Candidate must have knowledge and experience in formulating from concept through product inception.
• Primary lead for development of projects, executing pilot runs and first batch production audits.
• Position requires self-discipline, intuitiveness and the innate ability to want to dive deep into projects and solutions.
• Clear, precise communication with multiple levels of people internally and externally daily.
• Research and recommendations regarding raw materials, processes, equipment, formulations, etc…
• Responsible for managing the lab, raw materials in the lab, sanitation and cleanliness of the lab.
Will be responsible for training of new hires pertaining to the department, lab equipment, company and lab procedures.

Requirements

• MUST have BS in Food Science, Food Engineering, Microbiology or related degree (preferred)
• MUST be a Certified SQF Practitioner (required)
• MUST have Dairy Spray Drying experience
• Training in Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods (preferred)
• Team-oriented personality with excellent communication skills.
• Detail oriented and attentive.
• Proficient in mathematics and scientific principles of food processing.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment and adaptable.
• Well developed sense of personal initiative and ability to work with little direct supervision.
• MUST have the ability to make decisions.
• Intermediate computer skills with thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Other specific qualifications as stated by Management.

In return the company can offer a competitive starting salary, complete benefits package and relocation assistance. Local applicants encouraged to apply! Please send resumes to jobs@foodemployment.com or call 239-839-2914 for more details.