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Position Title: Manager, FS&Q Plover Appetizers
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Requisition ID: 43899
FSQ Manager - Appetizers.
Plover, WI
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About the role.
Provides the leadership necessary to establish and maintain Food Safety quality levels of products through sanitation, raw materials, packaging and quality systems management. The Factory FSQ manager is the Guardian of quality compliance and challenger of all functions across the value chain to drive Continuous Improvements, support to Operations, Supply Chain, and Consumer Services, while fostering a cross functional quality, compliance and performance culture. Is responsible for the leadership and the development, implementation and management of all Food Safety Quality Assurance programs and activities.
What you'll be doing.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following:

• Provide technical expertise and support to ensure compliance to McCain's regional and global requirements/Policies, regulatory requirements, product quality, and food safety.

• Utilizes tools such as auditing, process evaluation, trend analysis to achieve continuous improvement and business objectives.

• Reports to the regional FSQ Sr. Manager with a factory reporting line to Factory Manager

• Direct and supervise the development, implementation and administration of FSQ activities in all phases of production at factory level (Quality Management Systems).

• Lead Quality Strategy Deployment at the site, improving established ways of working and delivering and improving key metrics/KPI reflected in the company business objectives.

• Manage quality and food safety incidents at the site level, supporting decision making for out of specification materials and products, ensuring that relevant corrective and preventive actions are defined and implemented.

• Promote Food Safety and quality awareness and ownership in the factory and internal/external warehouse

• Ensure compliance of the audit programs for internal and external audits i.e. FSSC 22000/BRC/SQF, KEFSQ, etc.

• Ensure the effective operation of HACCP and Food Safety Teams

• Identify and apply "Standard Practices" within the facility or from the broader network.

• Communication of new and/or updated Regulatory Policies within the facility

• Supervise the activities of department personnel, with strong emphasis on people development.

• Assist in the development and execution of FSQ training programs to ensure proper training for plant personnel.

• Participate in new/changed equipment/process projects with Engineering, including conducting risk assessments and monitoring agreed upon mitigations.

• Manage held product with authority to disposition appropriately and record accordingly.

• Liaison between corporate R&D team and plant management to ensure efficient handover of new product development, PSTs, and Product Optimization.

• Other duties as assigned.

This position is based in a regulated manufacturing environment and requires strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Employees must consistently follow all GMP, safety, and hygiene requirements, including restrictions on jewelry, personal items, and attire while on the production floor. Compliance with these standards is an essential duty of the role to ensure product quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
What you'll need to be successful.

• B.S. in Food Science, Dairy Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology or similar scientific discipline

• Minimum 5-7 years Quality Management experience, preferably in food manufacturing or consumer goods industry.

• Must have strong knowledge and understanding of food safety / HACCP, GMPs, Allergen Controls, Sanitary design/controls, pest control, basic food regulations, specifications, analytical and microbiological lab methods desired and basic food technology.

• Knowledge of Quality systems and Root cause analysis

• Knowledge of Micro and Hygiene/Sanitation monitoring

• Auditing and assessment skills

• Understanding of basic food safety principles

• FSMA, PCQI, GFSI certifications preferred

About the team.
As the FSQ Manager you will be working alongside the Senior FSQ Supervisor and across all functions of the plant.
About McCain.
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Leadership principles.
At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.
The McCain experience.
We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you'll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we're better together.
Compensation Package : $97,500.00 - $130,000.00 . USD annually + Bonus eligibility
The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Benefits: At McCain, we're on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person's needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with applicable law and can vary by work level, location, and nature of the role. Additional benefit detail available during the application process.
Your well-being matters to us, and we're here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work - and at home.
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
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Job Family: Quality & Food Safety
Location(s): US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Plover
Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.