Food Safety/Quality & Operations Manager
hace 2 días
Cedar Grove
Job Description Food Safety, Quality & Operations Manager Papertec Inc. | Full-Time | Manufacturing Papertec Inc. is an established paper converting and manufacturing company seeking an experienced Food Safety, Quality & Plant Operations Manager to oversee our quality assurance programs, food packaging compliance, and key aspects of daily plant operations. Our facility manufactures paper products used in food packaging applications and is subject to third-party food safety and quality audits. We are specifically seeking a candidate with a strong background in food manufacturing, food production, or food packaging, who understands the importance of maintaining strict procedures, documentation, cleanliness, traceability, and audit readiness. This is a hands-on management position for someone who can take ownership of our existing food safety and quality programs while also coordinating production scheduling, inventory management, and operational improvements. Key Responsibilities Food Safety, Quality Assurance & Audit Management • Take full responsibility for maintaining and overseeing the facility's food safety and quality assurance programs., • Serve as the primary person responsible for preparing for, coordinating, and managing third-party food safety and quality audits., • Ensure the facility remains audit-ready throughout the year., • Review, maintain, and update all existing standard operating procedures (SOPs), food safety policies, and quality documentation., • Ensure employees consistently follow established procedures and food safety requirements., • Conduct regular internal audits, inspections, and compliance reviews., • Identify deficiencies and implement corrective and preventive actions., • Update and Maintain all vendor quality documents, • Maintain documentation related to employee training, inspections, sanitation, pest control, traceability, and quality compliance., • Oversee Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and ensure proper housekeeping and sanitation standards are maintained., • Coordinate employee training on food safety, quality procedures, and operational requirements., • Monitor changes in applicable food safety regulations and audit standards, updating procedures as necessary., • Perform mock recalls, • Handle all customer quality documentation requests Plant Operations & Production Scheduling • Work directly with plant management and production employees to ensure daily operations run efficiently., • Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer orders, material availability, and production capacity., • Monitor production progress and make scheduling adjustments to meet customer delivery requirements., • Ensure production employees are following established manufacturing and quality procedures., • Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, workflow, and overall plant organization., • Assist in resolving production issues and implementing process improvements., • Maintain clear communication between production, customer service, purchasing, and management. Inventory Management & Material Control • Oversee inventory management for raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods., • Maintain accurate inventory records and coordinate regular physical inventory counts., • Monitor raw material usage and ensure sufficient materials are available to meet production schedules., • Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement procedures to improve inventory accuracy., • Ensure proper material identification, storage, handling, and traceability., • Work closely with purchasing and production personnel to minimize shortages, waste, and unnecessary inventory. Required Qualifications • Minimum 3–5 years of experience in food manufacturing, food production, food packaging, or a closely related regulated manufacturing environment., • Direct experience managing or actively participating in third-party food safety and quality audits., • Strong working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), sanitation programs, food safety procedures, and quality management systems., • Experience with food safety certification programs such as SQF, BRCGS, AIB, or similar recognized audit standards., • Experience reviewing, developing, implementing, and maintaining SOPs., • Familiarity with HACCP principles, preventive controls, corrective actions, and traceability requirements., • Experience training employees and ensuring ongoing compliance with established procedures., • Strong organizational, documentation, and problem-solving skills., • Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and work independently., • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with production employees and management., • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general business software. Preferred Qualifications • Previous experience as a Food Safety Manager, Quality Assurance Manager, Food Production Supervisor, or Plant Operations Manager., • Experience in a food manufacturing facility with regular third-party certification audits., • Knowledge of FDA food safety requirements and applicable food-contact packaging standards., • Experience with inventory management, production planning, and scheduling., • Experience with ERP or manufacturing inventory systems., • Background in continuous improvement, process optimization, and manufacturing efficiency. The Ideal Candidate We are looking for a highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive individual who understands the importance of maintaining food safety standards in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a food production facility where procedures, documentation, sanitation, quality control, and third-party audits are essential parts of daily operations. This person must be comfortable taking ownership of established programs, identifying areas that need improvement, and ensuring that procedures are consistently followed. This is not simply a quality control or paperwork position. The successful candidate will be actively involved in the plant, working directly with employees, monitoring operations, managing inventory, and coordinating production schedules. We are looking for someone who can independently manage these responsibilities, identify potential problems before they arise, and help maintain an organized, efficient, and audit-ready facility. Compensation & Benefits • Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications, • Health insurance benefits, • 401(k) retirement plan, • Full-time, stable employment, • Opportunity for professional growth, • Established, family-owned manufacturing company, • Hands-on management role with meaningful responsibility How to Apply Interested candidates should submit a resume highlighting their experience in food manufacturing, food safety management, third-party audits, quality assurance, and plant operations. Applicants with direct experience managing food safety programs and third-party audits in a food manufacturing environment will receive priority consideration.