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Food Safety & Quality Manager at Normine Lombard Must be willing to relocate to Amboy, NJ Overall Responsibility Managing the daily operation for the Food Safety & Quality Department. Ensuring the continuous safety and legality of finished products in compliance with regulatory requirements and meeting the SQF Food Safety Code certification standard. Job Responsibilities Leading the QC technician team to ensure the daily function and deliverables of the department are fulfilled. Ensuring the site’s cleaning and sanitation program is maintained as per existing schedule. Food Safety & Quality approval process for all new ingredients including packaging. Continuous approval program for existing vendors of ingredients and packaging. Responsible for managing the site’s Allergen Program and testing as per internal testing program. Responsible for managing the site’s Environmental Monitoring Program, the retrieval of samples as per internal sampling plan and submission of samples to the external lab. Responsible for managing and maintaining the Gluten Free Program, from scheduled in‑house testing, submission of results and all communications with the Gluten Free Certification Body: GFCO. Responsible for managing and maintaining the site’s Non‑GMO Certification through working directly with Food Chain ID. Responsible for managing and maintaining the site’s Kosher Certification through working with OK‑Kosher. Liaising with customers on food safety and quality inquiries and complaint resolution e.g., Trader Joe’s, Costco, Walmart, etc. Customer Complaint management; lead liaison with customers, conducting internal investigations, report writing, monthly trending and staff communication. Employee Food Safety & Quality Training. Waste Management with the site’s waste contractors. Working with the Almond Board of California to attain and secure the site’s Roaster Validation process. Conduct all required Lab sampling; from retrieving samples, submission of samples to the lab and filing all documentation. Maintain the site’s SQF Food Safey code certification ensuring all documented programs and records satisfy the requirements of SQF Modules 2 & 11. Internal Systems auditing to ensure compliance with the SQF Food Safety Code. Conduct scheduled food safety program validations and verifications. Conduct and document the monthly food safety performance meetings with the Plant Manager and the annual food safety meeting with the senior management team. Manage the site’s operational compliance to established HACCP / Food Safety Plan. Lead and manage the sites’ annual SQF, customer and regulatory audits / inspections. Lead liaison with the FDA. Team Leader for the HACCP, Food Defense, Product Recall & Withdrawal teams. Supply Ordering Environmental Swabs. Gluten Free test kits. ATP Swabs. Allergen Swabs. Experience & Credentials HACCP Certified PCQI Certified. At least 5 years of experience in the food industry with a proven track record of managing a Food Safety & Quality Program. Team Management experience in a fast‑moving manufacturing environment. Capable of working within multiple cross functional teams: Purchasing, Product Development, Production, Sales & Marketing, HR and internal Account Managers. #J-18808-Ljbffr Normine Lombard

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