bit about us, we might be for you if you are looking for a. Strong culture based on values, family and team. These words are not just tossed around. They are at the core of who we are. " Great place to work" - we are a Star Tribune Top Workplace 2019-2022.
Hometown team with a beloved brand and solid reputation. NOTE: The following is a profile or persona of who we are looking for. If you have many of the characteristics below, please apply so we can start a conversation. JOB SUMMARY This position will establish and maintain programs that ensure food safety and product quality. Additional responsibilities include ensuring compliance with regulatory agencies; coordinating training
relating to quality, food safety, and applicable certifications; providing assistance with new product development; and administering product labeling procedures and approvals.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The following description of work to be performed by this individual is not intended to be all-inclusive. Rather, it focuses on the major tasks that must be accomplished. There are many necessary activities to satisfy any of the following performance guidelines. Establish and maintain programs that prevent food safety issues and achieve quality objectives Review production quality checks daily Ensure regulatory compliance, food safety, and HACCP program requirements are being
met Create and maintain plant quality procedures and product specification system Manage customer complaints & product recalls Monitor testing of plant products and environmental testing including response and correction Review and communicate plant quality performance to leadership Work with all management personnel on recalls Provide input for plant quality budget with the objective to plan and control Coach, mentor, and lead direct reports to accomplish goals of the location plan and professional goals for each staff member Hire, train, and develop staff, including performance evaluations, performance management and general supervision of quality team Oversee training in quality and food safety in an effective, timely manner Ensure all key management personnel, supervisors and lead personnel are current on food safety training requirements and attend required training OTHER JOB DUTIES (Not considered essential to the job) 1.
Perform all other related assignments (including special projects) as required in a professional and cooperative manner. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education Required : Bachelor's degree in science, microbiology, food science, or equivalent experience Certifications REHS, SQF Practitioner, HACCP and Seafood HACCP Certificate PCQI Certification, Sensory Training, Labeling Training required and/or equivalent experience OSHA certification and Certified Safety Professional (CSP) is a plus Experience Three or more years' quality experience in food manufacturing Two or more years' leadership experience LFHI Competencies expected of all employees include: action oriented, highly collaborative, customer focus , appropriate functional/technical skills, informing, integrity and trust.
Other required knowledge, skills , and abilities: Service-oriented with high energy and a friendly demeanor Understanding of quality principles, research and development functions, analytical and bacterial principles, sampling concepts, and testing.
Excellent customer service, interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills Prior team leadership experience, project management and decision-making skills Ability to respond to continually changing priorities and coordinate multiple projects Strong math skills Strong computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word and some Power Point) Ability to maintain compliance with USDA, FDA, HACCP, OSHA and all other regulatory agencies while complying with good manufacturing practices Ability to read and write English OTHER REQUIREMENTS/EQUIPMENT USED, IF APPLICABLE Equipment Used Office Equipment (this may include computer, phone, printer, scanner, copier and fax machine) Basic microbiology lab equipment Job Posted by Applicant Pro
bit about us, we might be for you if you are looking for a. Strong culture based on values, family and team. These words are not just tossed around. They are at the core of who we are. " Great place to work" - we are a Star Tribune Top Workplace 2019-2022.
Hometown team with a beloved brand and solid reputation. NOTE: The following is a profile or persona of who we are looking for. If you have many of the characteristics below, please apply so we can start a conversation. JOB SUMMARY This position is responsible for daily quality control support, including production line quality support, daily quality results, in-coming raw materials inspections, and product documentation.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The following description of work to be performed by this individual is not intended to be all-inclusive. Rather, it focuses on the major tasks that must be accomplished.
There are many necessary activities to satisfy any of the following performance guidelines. Conduct preop and postop inspection of raw and ready to eat production and storage areas Coordinate internal and external testing and auditing processes including external labs Conduct raw material and finished product testing requirements Assist in development of plant quality assurance procedures and documentation Assist with new product development, testing, documentation and recipe/product
specification compliance Help to establish and maintain programs that prevent food safety issues, HACCP program requirements, and achieve quality objectives Review and communicate plant quality performance Investigate all plant quality complaints and report to appropriate personnel Provide input to maintain ingredient and product specifications Assist with recalls and market withdrawals Help maintain quality/ regulatory documentation and HACCP documentation OTHER JOB DUTIES (Not considered essential to the job) Perform all other related assignments (including special projects) as required in a professional and cooperative manner.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education Two-year technical degree in chemistry, biology, food science or equivalent experience Experience One to three years' experience in plant quality control GMP and HACCP knowledge preferred LFHI Competencies expected of all employees include: action oriented, communicates effectively, customer focus and instills trust.
Other required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: A service-oriented individual with a high energy, positive and friendly demeanor Ability to respond to continually changing priorities and coordinate multiple projects Computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word) Strong customer service, interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills Ability to maintain compliance with USDA, FDA, OSHA, SQF and all other regulatory agencies while complying with good manufacturing practices Planning, organizing and time management skills Ability to maintain confidentiality Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend English OTHER REQUIREMENTS/EQUIPMENT USED, IF APPLICABLE Equipment Used Office Equipment (this may include computer, phone, printer, scanner, copier and fax machine) Basic laboratory equipment (may include PH meter, ATP analyzer, thermometers, viscometer, refractometer, scales) Job Posted by Applicant Pro
role available. This individual will lead the quality activities for assigned commercial medical device or medical product lines and/or quality system processes to ensure finished product meets quality standards and client expectations. They will lead complex investigations, projects, improvement opportunities, and support production for commercial and clinical products.
This is a hybrid role, with the option to work in the office or remotely depending on your day's schedule. In this critical role you will: Lead a team supporting a group of product lines or tasks Support and define process improvement initiatives and monitoring Review process data trends to proactively identify potential
quality problems, investigate rout cause, and implement effective corrective actions Define, review, and approve documents related to batch disposition Finished product batch record disposition Use quality engineering concepts to monitor, support, and critically review additions, changes or issues to raw materials, product lines and/or critical processes Provide knowledge leadership and technical expertise for investigations, manufacturing processes, and inspection requirements This position could be a great fit for you if you have a passion for problem solving, and the following: BS in Engineering or Life Sciences 5-8 years' experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Engineering in an FDA regulated
industry Background in biology and/or chemistry production processes a strong plus!
Lifecore is a growing company and offers a highly competitive total rewards package, including: Opportunities to learn and grow with a well-respected company Competitive compensation with annual reviews and a company-wide incentive bonus Benefits that start the first of the month after you join Lifecore as a full time employee: 3 medical insurance plans to fit your needs and budget including an HSA Plan with a generous company contribution Low cost dental and vision insurance Short term disability, long term disability and life insurance all 100% company paid 3 weeks of PTO in the first year (increases to 4 weeks after just 2 years!
) 9 paid company holidays (plus your birthday! ) 4 weeks of paid family leave after 1 year of employment Tuition reimbursement 401k plan with company matching contribution Meet Lifecore Biomedical, LLC: For more than 30 years, we've made progress possible for patients around the world and for our employees here in Minnesota. As the global leader in manufacturing and supplying sodium hyaluronate (Na Hy), more than 90 million patients have benefitted from our certified medical grade Na Hy. We are guided by an unwavering commitment to improving people's lives, including those who work at Lifecore.
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