Food Safety & Quality Manager at Qual Pac 1400 Grand Prairie, TX

Food Safety & Quality Manager job at Qual Pac 1400, Grand Prairie, TX. Quality Packaging (Qual Pac) is looking for individuals who have a strong professional ethic, are passionate about innovating for positive change, and are collaborative team players. We have been in business for over 50 years. Our success is due to a culture created by our founder that embodies these principles: Our employees are our most important asset, we stand by our word, and our customer’s needs are our number one priority. If you are looking for a career where you make a difference with over 1,000 team players, please read on. Food Safety & Quality Manager (PCQI) will be responsible for implementing, monitoring, and maintaining Food Safety and Food Defense requirements outlined in American Institute of Baking (AIB/FSNS) Food Distribution Warehouse, Food Defense plus, and other third‑party auditing schemes throughout the Quality Packaging (Frito Lay) Facilities. Salary: $65,000 - $70,000. Responsibilities and Essential Duties Reports to the Operations Manager Manages Food Defense Program Ensures activities on the Master Cleaning Schedule (MCS) are performed and documented Ensures that cGMP and Quality requirements are followed throughout the facility Maintains AIB certification and meets minimum 965 score Ensures that facility is following Sedex’s social responsibility requirements Communicates challenges, findings and suggestions for continuous improvement with Food Safety and QA Supervisor Maintains approved chemical list database and monitors chemical control program Establishes and maintains the Internal Audit schedule Trains personnel on policies and procedures Performs Root Cause Analysis and develops Corrective Action Plans Active participant in the Daily Staff Meetings Active Safety Committee Member Maintains certification as a First Aid Responder and accredited CE’s Enforces adherence to Control Plan Obeys all Safety Rules Helps conduct accident and incident investigations. Completes assigned tasks listed in Corrective Action Plans Understands Lean Manufacturing tools including: 5 why’s, Brainstorming, Fishbone, Graphs and Root Cause Analysis Maintains equipment calibration Performs emergency drills Observes all company rules and regulations as per current Employee Handbook Performs other duties as assigned Job Contacts All internal management External Auditors Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required Educational Background: * High school Diploma or GED equivalent Knowledge/Skills Required: * 3-5 years experience in a manufacturing environment working in a management role. Preferred Knowledge/Skills Some college preferred Working knowledge and experience with Safety Programs (OSHA, Workman's Comp). Working knowledge and experience with Quality Assurance Management (RCAs, Corrective/Preventative Measures, ISO, AIB, SQF). Working knowledge or certification in Continuous Improvement Methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma) Experience communicating Quality and Production performance to customers. Experience working with a temporary workforce. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Computer literacy for usage of WMS, e-mail, MS Office applications, intranet, and file management and integration. Bilingual - English/Spanish a plus Able to work flexible hours, minimal travel #J-18808-Ljbffr Qual Pac 1400