Director, Food Safety & Quality Assurance - Manufacturing

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• Pay Range: $/Yr.
  
  - $/Yr.
• Shift Days: M-F, Shift Time: 8:00 AM
• Benefits on Day 1
  • Health/Rx
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
  • Supplemental life insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • Paid sick time
  • Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
  • Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
  • Holiday pay for company designated holidays

Good people, working with good people, for our common good.

KeHE-a natural, organic, specialty and fresh food distributor - is all about "good" and is growing, so there's never been a more exciting time to join our team. If you're enthusiastic about working in an environment with a people-first culture and an organization committed to good living, good food and good service, we'd love to talk to you!

The Director of Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) will oversee and lead the food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance efforts across multiple GFSI certified food manufacturing facilities. In addition to managing internal manufacturing FSQA, this role will also have responsibility for the FSQA management of all contract-manufactured products for our exclusive brands. This includes ensuring that all contract manufacturers adhere to the same high standards of food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance that we uphold within our own facilities.

The Director will ensure the integrity of our products and safeguard consumer safety, brand reputation, and operational excellence across both in-house and outsourced manufacturing environments. As with all positions at KeHE Distributors, we expect that all actions will be consistent with KeHE's Mission, Vision, and Values.

• Lead and manage the FSQA function across multiple internal food manufacturing facilities and contract manufacturers producing products for our exclusive brands.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive FSQA strategy that ensures alignment with company goals, industry standards, and regulatory requirements across both internal and contract-manufactured products.
• Provide leadership and support to maintain GFSI certifications across all company-owned facilities and ensure contract manufacturers comply with the same certifications or equivalent standards.
• Implement robust systems to ensure seamless integration of FSQA practices across internal and outsourced production networks

• Oversee the FSQA management of all contract-manufactured products, ensuring that contract manufacturers meet or exceed our quality standards, food safety protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with contract manufacturers to ensure consistent product quality and food safety.
• Conduct regular audits and performance reviews of contract manufacturers, providing guidance on corrective actions and improvements as necessary.
• Ensure contract manufacturers follow appropriate risk management practices, including supplier qualification, auditing, and monitoring processes.

• Ensure all internal and external manufacturing operations comply with federal, state, and local food safety regulations (FDA, USDA, FSMA) and adhere to GFSI standards.
• Management of our annual QAI Organic audits for our Exclusive Brands.
• Oversee and manage internal and external audits (including contract manufacturer audits) to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of food safety regulations, emerging trends, and changes in laws, and communicate these updates to relevant stakeholders within the company and among contract manufacturers.

• Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive quality assurance system that applies to both internal production and contract-manufactured products, ensuring consistent product quality and safety.
• Identify and address potential risks related to product quality or food safety, implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) as needed.
• Lead investigations and root cause analysis of any quality or food safety issues and ensure resolution, with corrective measures taken across internal and external production channels.

• Lead, mentor, and develop the FSQA teams across internal manufacturing facilities.
• Provide ongoing training to employees at all levels to ensure they are equipped with the latest food safety and quality assurance knowledge and best practices.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability across both internal and contract manufacturing operations.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by applying lean methodologies, Six Sigma, or other process improvement tools to enhance food safety, quality, and efficiency across both internal and external manufacturing environments.
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