Food Safety Sensory Manager

Food Safety Sensory Manager

Job Location s: US-OR-Medford

Requisition :  | Openings: 1 | Category:
Manufacturing

About Amy's Kitchen. At Amy's Kitchen, we're more than just a food company-we're a family‑owned, proudly independent organic, and vegetarian food company on a mission. As a Certified B Corporation, our purpose is clear: to make it simple and enjoyable for everyone to eat well.

We're committed to crafting authentic, mouthwatering dishes using only the finest organic ingredients sourced with care. From farm to table, we ensure top‑notch quality in every bite, making healthy eating accessible and convenient for all. At Amy's, we're not just serving meals; we're serving up a taste of goodness, one delicious dish at a time.

Perks are as delicious as our meals! Comprehensive health plans with Medical, Eye & Dental coverage, including virtual physical therapy options. Lyra mental health support to nourish your well‑being. 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, plus Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts to plan for the future. Referral Rewards and Scholarship Program to celebrate and invest in our teams. Tuition Reimbursement Program to fuel your educational pursuits.

Family‑forming benefits because we support every stage of life's journey. Paid Time Off for vacations and sick days, with 9 paid US Holidays annually to savor those special moments. Amy's product discount reimbursement to keep your pantry stocked, plus remote gym discounts to keep you moving and grooving! Join us and indulge in a career where the benefits are as fulfilling as our food!

This position is responsible for the plant implementation of Food Safety Programs including HACCP, and GFSI compliance, and sensory leadership. This position provides direct supervisory oversight of Supplier Quality Specialist, Sensory and QA Raw Materials staffing. This individual works closely with members of Plant Management, Food Safety and Sensory, Regulatory Affairs, Operations, R&D, Culinary, and Sourcing and leads the Food Safety/ Team.

This position is designated as the SQF Practitioner. This position is also designated as Deputy to the Quality Manager. In this individual's absence, the Quality Manager will assume responsibilities.

• Responsible to contribute to the success of validation programs: for new equipment commissioning, cleaning validation, extended runs, preventive controls validation, process validation, and shelf‑life studies,
• Responsible for supervising the QA Raw Materials staff and communications, as well as resolutions to Raw Materials issues.
• Identify, report, and investigate out‑of‑spec materials, WIPS, and operating conditions to the appropriate managers. Collaborate with others using sensory abilities to remedy problems
• Responsible for hold and release process for out‑of‑specification materials for food safety or sensory issues.
• Responsible for reviewing and approving non‑conformance reports and investigations submitted by supplier(s).
• Responsible for Quality, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) policy and procedure reviews of the food safety and sensory system.
• Lead the facility's Food Safety Team and implements non‑conformity management with follow‑up of food safety CAPAs.
• Assist and/or lead third‑party and internal audits and regulatory inspections.
• Oversee the evaluation of the appearance, odor, flavor, and texture of ingredients and meals during and after the production process.
• Support of various plant staff on sensory standards, new products, and sensory evaluation techniques.
• Participate in the daily tasting; identify differences from expectations/standards.
• Monitors trends in sensory attributes to help prevent any product "drift" from established standards and alerts Enterprise Food Safety and Sensory if any are observed.
• Responsible for any other reasonable actions as determined by leadership.

It is the responsibility of all employees to uphold the mission of the Amy's Food Safety and Quality Policy. This includes following all Food Safety and Sustainability programs and participating in all required training.

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