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LiDestri Corporate Quality Food Safety/Defense Manager in Rochester, New York
About LiDestri Food and Drink
LiDestri Food and Drink has grown from our roots as a pasta sauce and salsa manufacturer to become an R&D engine, formulating and producing innovative food and beverage products for our national and retailer brand partners. A family-run company based in Rochester, NY, LiDestri employs over 1,200 people across five U.S. locations. We have decades-long partnerships with some of the most respected consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies and the most highly inventive retailer brands.
Excellent Pay and Benefits:
Great career-pathing
Professional development, including unlimited online training courses
Health insurance with premium contributions
Dental, vision, HSA
100% company paid life insurance and long-term disability
401k – with employer match
Paid time off to include- vacation, sick pay, wellness time off, and 10 holidays
Company bonuses
And many more….
POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for leading the efforts in establishing a food defense program and plan, conducting vulnerability assessments, training personnel on food defense initiatives, and managing daily food defense-related issues. This includes coordinating and performing LiDestri facility audits in accordance with food safety guidelines to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws, developing, revising, and implementing food safety policies and procedures and conducting training programs on food safety topics for employees and customers.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES:
Coordinate and lead the third-party audit preparation for each manufacturing site, and participate in all first-, second- and third-party audits
Work directly with site management teams preparing a pre audit analysis resolving any potential issues or nonconformances (e.g. FDA filings) utilizing effective root cause analysis and corresponding corrective action application
Create and execute a comprehensive auditing program aligned with industry standards, customer requirements and regulatory requirements. Assist with the design, development, and implementation of food safety and quality training
Drive continuous improvement – Based on internal and third-party audits, implement quality control measures (CAPA’s) and improvements to address audit issues. Follow up with Factory Quality managers that corrective and preventative measures are working
Ensure each site has accredited individuals supporting food safety initiatives (e.g., SQF, PCQI, HACCP)
Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of HACCP, Food Safety and Food Fraud Plans
Consumer/Customer Complaint Management: Serve as a key interface with customers regarding thorough customer complaint management, managing the scaled organization and analysis of customer complaint records; developing and implementing applicable workflows; and managing accurate system reporting. Coordinate with quality managers and others to accurately document complaint analysis, problem solving efforts, and corrective action implementation
Participate on cross-functional continuous improvement and problem-solving teams. Use proven statistical methods, problem solving techniques, and recognized testing methods to develop data with recommendations, and implement solutions. Accurately document problems and solutions
REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
BA/BS degree in Food Science, Food Microbiology, or related field. MS in Food Science and Food Microbiology preferred
Must have a strong background in private label co-packing, specializing in sauces, dressings, barbecue, soups and condiments
Strong background in GFSI auditing programs such as BRC, SQF and FSSC22000
HARPC/HACCP/PCQI certifications are a plus but not mandatory
Excellent communication skills (both internally and externally) and have the ability to effectively influence change within the organization
Strong computer skills
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to:
Long periods of standing/moving, working around moving mechanical parts/conveyors
Loud environment, hot/cold, wet/dry conditions
Lifting/carrying <50 pounds
Frequent reaching/pulling/climbing stairs/stooping/kneeling/bending
Employee Value Proposition
Our purpose and our promise is to actively nourish at every touchpoint; this starts with nourishing our workforce and extends to nourishing our many communities. We provide a safe and respectful environment, meaningful careers, awesome benefits, a world class wellness program… all of which inspire unity and collaboration amongst our LiDestri “family”.
DISCLAIMER: The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed and is not an inclusive summary of job duties and responsibilities. The omission of specific statements of duties or responsibilities does not exclude them from the position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the Company as the needs of the Company and requirements of the job change.
