SMV Recruiting is partnering with a great client looking for a Quality and Food Safety Specialist in Syracuse, NY. This role will be repsonsible for helping to manage the Quality and Food Safety Program including compliance and training at the manufacturing facility. The Quality and Food Safety Specialist will also be the main contact for audits and assisting with the integration of the new ERP system. Our client offers a great company culture and outstanding benefits. Responsibilities: Understand quality systems and manufacturing processes and GMP requirements Possess a firm understanding of food safety, HACCP, GMP, ISO standards, FSMA and related programs Provide and track food safety training to employees across departments and ensure compliance Investigate and document consumer complaints Develop and update procedures for clarity Support the Food Safety Management System (FSMS) and prepare for audits and inspections and ensure completion of action plans post-audits Generate performance reports Prepare monthly reports and liaise with managers daily to ensure accurate reporting Assist the Quality Assurance & Food Safety Manager and fill in for them as required Requirements: Associate's degree in Food Science, Food Manufacturing, Biology, or a related field 5-8 years of quality assurance experience in food manufacturing is required Familiarity with ISO standards, including ISO 22000 and FSMA is strongly preferred Relevant experience in HACCP, GMPs, and quality principles is strongly preferred Certification in PCQI, HACCP, GMP, and sanitation
May 04, 2024
SMV Recruiting is partnering with a great client looking for a Quality and Food Safety Specialist in Syracuse, NY. This role will be repsonsible for helping to manage the Quality and Food Safety Program including compliance and training at the manufacturing facility. The Quality and Food Safety Specialist will also be the main contact for audits and assisting with the integration of the new ERP system. Our client offers a great company culture and outstanding benefits. Responsibilities: Understand quality systems and manufacturing processes and GMP requirements Possess a firm understanding of food safety, HACCP, GMP, ISO standards, FSMA and related programs Provide and track food safety training to employees across departments and ensure compliance Investigate and document consumer complaints Develop and update procedures for clarity Support the Food Safety Management System (FSMS) and prepare for audits and inspections and ensure completion of action plans post-audits Generate performance reports Prepare monthly reports and liaise with managers daily to ensure accurate reporting Assist the Quality Assurance & Food Safety Manager and fill in for them as required Requirements: Associate's degree in Food Science, Food Manufacturing, Biology, or a related field 5-8 years of quality assurance experience in food manufacturing is required Familiarity with ISO standards, including ISO 22000 and FSMA is strongly preferred Relevant experience in HACCP, GMPs, and quality principles is strongly preferred Certification in PCQI, HACCP, GMP, and sanitation
With Staff Management SMX, you'll get a weekly paycheck, learn new skills, meet new people, and work with a great management team in a clean and safe environment. Staff Management SMX in Indianapolis, Indiana is hiring Industrial Sanitation Specialists to join our team. This is an entry-level, temp-to-hire position. We offer paid training, benefit packages, weekly pay, as well as advancement opportunities with an amazing company. Minimal experience is needed for this role as we are able to fully train and equip an Associate who's hungry to learn a new skill. Shift Information : 3rd Shift: Thursday-Sunday, 6 pm - 4 am . Perks & Benefits: Paid Training, Weekly paychecks, Direct Deposit or Cash Card pay options, Medical / Dental Insurance, Advancement Opportunities. Shifts: Weekend Shifts, All Shifts. Employment Types: Full Time, Temp to Hire. Pay Rate: $19.17 - $19.67 / hour Duties: As part of our sanitation team, you will be responsible for several different sanitation activities. You will be working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and be flexible about where you are in the warehouse cleaning. You must be able to follow both written and verbal instructions, safety and follow and maintain GMP standards. Some essential functions you will be responsible for, but not limited to are: Measure, weigh, or mix cleaning solutions according to established procedures and oversee the proper use of cleaning chemicals during the sanitation process. Operate cleaning equipment to wash and remove impurities from food processing equipment. Standard operating procedure checklist to help you organize your work and keep you on track for impeccable food safety standards. Work with the maintenance team to ensure your cleaning schedule will align to when they work on the equipment. Monitor the use of sanitation chemicals and notify the Sanitation Supervisor when additional cleaning materials or supplies are needed. Maintain a safe working environment by following established workplace health and safety procedures, including personal protective equipment usage, Lock Out/Tag Out processes, and HAZCOM programs. Promptly report any health and safety incidents to Sanitation Site Supervisor or Area HR Specialist pursuant to Company policies. Must be able to safely perform dilution of chemicals required for Cleaning and Sanitizing and safely handling cleaning chemical Moving, handling, and transporting waste containers, must be able to read and comprehend operating manuals and precisely follow oral and written instructions. Many of the essential functions of this class are characterized by demanding physical work requiring such physical activities as standing, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching. . Position Requirements: Adherence to sanitation procedures, food safety standards, and workplace safety requirements. Must be okay with heights as you will be climbing ladders on occasion. Speaking English sufficiently to communicate with supervisor and fellow employees; understand and follow oral directions in English; read signs, labels, work schedules, and instructions; follow company's safety precautions, procedures and good housekeeping practices; plan and complete assigned duties within allotted time frames; and work independently and well with others. Work Environment: This job operates in a manufacturing environment. The noise level in the work environment and manufacturing sites can be loud. Requirements: Background Check, Drug Test, Stand for Shift Duration, Must be at least 18 years old.Able to Lift 40 pounds., required education: HS Diploma or GED. Work Location: Staff Management SMX, Indianapolis, IN 46219. Job Types: Distribution, Food Production, General Production, General Warehouse, Production. Industry: Warehouse/Distribution. The hourly rate for this position is anticipated between $19.17 - $19.67 per hour. This range is a good-faith estimate, based on the shift you work and other considerations permitted by law. An employee's pay history will not be a contributing factor where prohibited by local law. In addition to monetary compensation, we offer a competitive benefits package. More details about benefits can be found at .
May 27, 2024
Full time
With Staff Management SMX, you'll get a weekly paycheck, learn new skills, meet new people, and work with a great management team in a clean and safe environment. Staff Management SMX in Indianapolis, Indiana is hiring Industrial Sanitation Specialists to join our team. This is an entry-level, temp-to-hire position. We offer paid training, benefit packages, weekly pay, as well as advancement opportunities with an amazing company. Minimal experience is needed for this role as we are able to fully train and equip an Associate who's hungry to learn a new skill. Shift Information : 3rd Shift: Thursday-Sunday, 6 pm - 4 am . Perks & Benefits: Paid Training, Weekly paychecks, Direct Deposit or Cash Card pay options, Medical / Dental Insurance, Advancement Opportunities. Shifts: Weekend Shifts, All Shifts. Employment Types: Full Time, Temp to Hire. Pay Rate: $19.17 - $19.67 / hour Duties: As part of our sanitation team, you will be responsible for several different sanitation activities. You will be working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and be flexible about where you are in the warehouse cleaning. You must be able to follow both written and verbal instructions, safety and follow and maintain GMP standards. Some essential functions you will be responsible for, but not limited to are: Measure, weigh, or mix cleaning solutions according to established procedures and oversee the proper use of cleaning chemicals during the sanitation process. Operate cleaning equipment to wash and remove impurities from food processing equipment. Standard operating procedure checklist to help you organize your work and keep you on track for impeccable food safety standards. Work with the maintenance team to ensure your cleaning schedule will align to when they work on the equipment. Monitor the use of sanitation chemicals and notify the Sanitation Supervisor when additional cleaning materials or supplies are needed. Maintain a safe working environment by following established workplace health and safety procedures, including personal protective equipment usage, Lock Out/Tag Out processes, and HAZCOM programs. Promptly report any health and safety incidents to Sanitation Site Supervisor or Area HR Specialist pursuant to Company policies. Must be able to safely perform dilution of chemicals required for Cleaning and Sanitizing and safely handling cleaning chemical Moving, handling, and transporting waste containers, must be able to read and comprehend operating manuals and precisely follow oral and written instructions. Many of the essential functions of this class are characterized by demanding physical work requiring such physical activities as standing, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching. . Position Requirements: Adherence to sanitation procedures, food safety standards, and workplace safety requirements. Must be okay with heights as you will be climbing ladders on occasion. Speaking English sufficiently to communicate with supervisor and fellow employees; understand and follow oral directions in English; read signs, labels, work schedules, and instructions; follow company's safety precautions, procedures and good housekeeping practices; plan and complete assigned duties within allotted time frames; and work independently and well with others. Work Environment: This job operates in a manufacturing environment. The noise level in the work environment and manufacturing sites can be loud. Requirements: Background Check, Drug Test, Stand for Shift Duration, Must be at least 18 years old.Able to Lift 40 pounds., required education: HS Diploma or GED. Work Location: Staff Management SMX, Indianapolis, IN 46219. Job Types: Distribution, Food Production, General Production, General Warehouse, Production. Industry: Warehouse/Distribution. The hourly rate for this position is anticipated between $19.17 - $19.67 per hour. This range is a good-faith estimate, based on the shift you work and other considerations permitted by law. An employee's pay history will not be a contributing factor where prohibited by local law. In addition to monetary compensation, we offer a competitive benefits package. More details about benefits can be found at .
Overview For over 125 years, Gordon Food Service has delivered the excellence, expertise, and quality products our customers need to design successful culinary operations and experiences. We've grown to be the largest family-operated broadline food distribution company in North America by being passionately committed to the people we serve. This position will reside in: Cleveland, OH. Position Benefits A generous 401(k) matching program and profit-sharing that is above industry standards Financial rewards for performance compensation structure which includes salary and bonuses Low-cost benefit options for you and your family's health and future An Automobile expense reimbursement plan Cell phone reimbursement plan Education Specialist At Gordon Food Service, our customers come first. As an Education Specialist, you will cultivate relationships, develop new business, and provide innovative solutions to our customers, Represent Gordon Food Service products and services for assigned territory and accounts. Manage customer business relationships to include accounts receivable, credits, lost business, growth, deployment of GFS resources, and average order size/profitability. Promote and use e-commerce technology. Pursuing New Customers Researching industry and market trends impacting customers within your territory Identifying and researching prospective customers within your territory Developing sales strategies that highlight products, services, values, and solutions offered by Gordon Food Service and presenting the sales strategy to prospective customers Deepen and Strengthen Existing Customer Relationships Visiting all customers within the assigned territory Conducting business reviews to determine existing customers' needs and areas of opportunity for growing sales Providing training and consultative services to all customers within the territory to access current and future needs of customers and aligning those to GFS products and service offerings Identifying opportunities within existing customer businesses where Gordon Food Service can add value through product and service offerings Sales Territory Management Balancing new customer acquisition and deepening and strengthening existing customer relationships Coordinating visits to prospective customers and existing customers Sales Training - Getting You Ready Gordon Food Service's goal during your first 90 days is to set you up for success! This includes engaging you in various training offerings, including e-learning, classroom sessions, video roleplays, job shadowing, and peer sales representative mentorship. Throughout your first 90 days, you will learn: How to use Gordon Food Service systems, processes, and tools to manage customer relationships About the products available to Gordon Food Service customers The sales process for engaging new customers How to establish your relationships in the vast network of resources available to you, a Gordon Food Service sales representative Best practices on developing relationships with current and prospective customers Strategies on how to effectively manage your territory Position Requirements A High School Diploma/GED is required Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, or Marketing preferred Must Complete the Education Specialist curriculum within 2 years of employment 3 to 5 years of prior sales, business, or food service experience or an equivalent combination of education. Maintaining a valid state driver's license and a safe driving record Ability to obtain your food safety certification Gordon Food Service encourages veterans and active military members to apply Overview For over 125 years, Gordon Food Service has delivered the excellence, expertise, and quality products our customers need to design successful culinary operations and experiences. We've grown to be the largest family-operated broadline food distribution company in North America by being passionately committed to the people we serve. This position will reside in: Cleveland, OH. Position Benefits A generous 401(k) matching program and profit-sharing that is above industry standards Financial rewards for performance compensation structure which includes salary and bonuses Low-cost benefit options for you and your family's health and future An Automobile expense reimbursement plan Cell phone reimbursement plan Education Specialist At Gordon Food Service, our customers come first. As an Education Specialist, you will cultivate relationships, develop new business, and provide innovative solutions to our customers, Represent Gordon Food Service products and services for assigned territory and accounts. Manage customer business relationships to include accounts receivable, credits, lost business, growth, deployment of GFS resources, and average order size/profitability. Promote and use e-commerce technology. Pursuing New Customers Researching industry and market trends impacting customers within your territory Identifying and researching prospective customers within your territory Developing sales strategies that highlight products, services, values, and solutions offered by Gordon Food Service and presenting the sales strategy to prospective customers Deepen and Strengthen Existing Customer Relationships Visiting all customers within the assigned territory Conducting business reviews to determine existing customers' needs and areas of opportunity for growing sales Providing training and consultative services to all customers within the territory to access current and future needs of customers and aligning those to GFS products and service offerings Identifying opportunities within existing customer businesses where Gordon Food Service can add value through product and service offerings Sales Territory Management Balancing new customer acquisition and deepening and strengthening existing customer relationships Coordinating visits to prospective customers and existing customers Sales Training - Getting You Ready Gordon Food Service's goal during your first 90 days is to set you up for success! This includes engaging you in various training offerings, including e-learning, classroom sessions, video roleplays, job shadowing, and peer sales representative mentorship. Throughout your first 90 days, you will learn: How to use Gordon Food Service systems, processes, and tools to manage customer relationships About the products available to Gordon Food Service customers The sales process for engaging new customers How to establish your relationships in the vast network of resources available to you, a Gordon Food Service sales representative Best practices on developing relationships with current and prospective customers Strategies on how to effectively manage your territory Position Requirements A High School Diploma/GED is required Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, or Marketing preferred Must Complete the Education Specialist curriculum within 2 years of employment 3 to 5 years of prior sales, business, or food service experience or an equivalent combination of education. Maintaining a valid state driver's license and a safe driving record Ability to obtain your food safety certification Gordon Food Service encourages veterans and active military members to apply
May 05, 2024
Full time
Overview For over 125 years, Gordon Food Service has delivered the excellence, expertise, and quality products our customers need to design successful culinary operations and experiences. We've grown to be the largest family-operated broadline food distribution company in North America by being passionately committed to the people we serve. This position will reside in: Cleveland, OH. Position Benefits A generous 401(k) matching program and profit-sharing that is above industry standards Financial rewards for performance compensation structure which includes salary and bonuses Low-cost benefit options for you and your family's health and future An Automobile expense reimbursement plan Cell phone reimbursement plan Education Specialist At Gordon Food Service, our customers come first. As an Education Specialist, you will cultivate relationships, develop new business, and provide innovative solutions to our customers, Represent Gordon Food Service products and services for assigned territory and accounts. Manage customer business relationships to include accounts receivable, credits, lost business, growth, deployment of GFS resources, and average order size/profitability. Promote and use e-commerce technology. Pursuing New Customers Researching industry and market trends impacting customers within your territory Identifying and researching prospective customers within your territory Developing sales strategies that highlight products, services, values, and solutions offered by Gordon Food Service and presenting the sales strategy to prospective customers Deepen and Strengthen Existing Customer Relationships Visiting all customers within the assigned territory Conducting business reviews to determine existing customers' needs and areas of opportunity for growing sales Providing training and consultative services to all customers within the territory to access current and future needs of customers and aligning those to GFS products and service offerings Identifying opportunities within existing customer businesses where Gordon Food Service can add value through product and service offerings Sales Territory Management Balancing new customer acquisition and deepening and strengthening existing customer relationships Coordinating visits to prospective customers and existing customers Sales Training - Getting You Ready Gordon Food Service's goal during your first 90 days is to set you up for success! This includes engaging you in various training offerings, including e-learning, classroom sessions, video roleplays, job shadowing, and peer sales representative mentorship. Throughout your first 90 days, you will learn: How to use Gordon Food Service systems, processes, and tools to manage customer relationships About the products available to Gordon Food Service customers The sales process for engaging new customers How to establish your relationships in the vast network of resources available to you, a Gordon Food Service sales representative Best practices on developing relationships with current and prospective customers Strategies on how to effectively manage your territory Position Requirements A High School Diploma/GED is required Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, or Marketing preferred Must Complete the Education Specialist curriculum within 2 years of employment 3 to 5 years of prior sales, business, or food service experience or an equivalent combination of education. Maintaining a valid state driver's license and a safe driving record Ability to obtain your food safety certification Gordon Food Service encourages veterans and active military members to apply Overview For over 125 years, Gordon Food Service has delivered the excellence, expertise, and quality products our customers need to design successful culinary operations and experiences. We've grown to be the largest family-operated broadline food distribution company in North America by being passionately committed to the people we serve. This position will reside in: Cleveland, OH. Position Benefits A generous 401(k) matching program and profit-sharing that is above industry standards Financial rewards for performance compensation structure which includes salary and bonuses Low-cost benefit options for you and your family's health and future An Automobile expense reimbursement plan Cell phone reimbursement plan Education Specialist At Gordon Food Service, our customers come first. As an Education Specialist, you will cultivate relationships, develop new business, and provide innovative solutions to our customers, Represent Gordon Food Service products and services for assigned territory and accounts. Manage customer business relationships to include accounts receivable, credits, lost business, growth, deployment of GFS resources, and average order size/profitability. Promote and use e-commerce technology. Pursuing New Customers Researching industry and market trends impacting customers within your territory Identifying and researching prospective customers within your territory Developing sales strategies that highlight products, services, values, and solutions offered by Gordon Food Service and presenting the sales strategy to prospective customers Deepen and Strengthen Existing Customer Relationships Visiting all customers within the assigned territory Conducting business reviews to determine existing customers' needs and areas of opportunity for growing sales Providing training and consultative services to all customers within the territory to access current and future needs of customers and aligning those to GFS products and service offerings Identifying opportunities within existing customer businesses where Gordon Food Service can add value through product and service offerings Sales Territory Management Balancing new customer acquisition and deepening and strengthening existing customer relationships Coordinating visits to prospective customers and existing customers Sales Training - Getting You Ready Gordon Food Service's goal during your first 90 days is to set you up for success! This includes engaging you in various training offerings, including e-learning, classroom sessions, video roleplays, job shadowing, and peer sales representative mentorship. Throughout your first 90 days, you will learn: How to use Gordon Food Service systems, processes, and tools to manage customer relationships About the products available to Gordon Food Service customers The sales process for engaging new customers How to establish your relationships in the vast network of resources available to you, a Gordon Food Service sales representative Best practices on developing relationships with current and prospective customers Strategies on how to effectively manage your territory Position Requirements A High School Diploma/GED is required Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, or Marketing preferred Must Complete the Education Specialist curriculum within 2 years of employment 3 to 5 years of prior sales, business, or food service experience or an equivalent combination of education. Maintaining a valid state driver's license and a safe driving record Ability to obtain your food safety certification Gordon Food Service encourages veterans and active military members to apply
Overview For over 125 years, Gordon Food Service has delivered the excellence, expertise, and quality products our customers need to design successful culinary operations and experiences. We've grown to be the largest family-operated broadline food distribution company in North America by being passionately committed to the people we serve. This position will reside in: Pittsburgh, PA. Position Benefits A generous 401(k) matching program and profit-sharing that is above industry standards Financial rewards for performance compensation structure which includes salary and bonuses Low-cost benefit options for you and your family's health and future An Automobile expense reimbursement plan Cell phone reimbursement plan Education Specialist At Gordon Food Service, our customers come first. As an Education Specialist, you will cultivate relationships, develop new business, and provide innovative solutions to our customers, Represent Gordon Food Service products and services for assigned territory and accounts. Manage customer business relationships to include accounts receivable, credits, lost business, growth, deployment of GFS resources, and average order size/profitability. Promote and use e-commerce technology. Pursuing New Customers Researching industry and market trends impacting customers within your territory Identifying and researching prospective customers within your territory Developing sales strategies that highlight products, services, values, and solutions offered by Gordon Food Service and presenting the sales strategy to prospective customers Deepen and Strengthen Existing Customer Relationships Visiting all customers within the assigned territory Conducting business reviews to determine existing customers' needs and areas of opportunity for growing sales Providing training and consultative services to all customers within the territory to access current and future needs of customers and aligning those to GFS products and service offerings Identifying opportunities within existing customer businesses where Gordon Food Service can add value through product and service offerings Sales Territory Management Balancing new customer acquisition and deepening and strengthening existing customer relationships Coordinating visits to prospective customers and existing customers Sales Training - Getting You Ready Gordon Food Service's goal during your first 90 days is to set you up for success! This includes engaging you in various training offerings, including e-learning, classroom sessions, video roleplays, job shadowing, and peer sales representative mentorship. Throughout your first 90 days, you will learn: How to use Gordon Food Service systems, processes, and tools to manage customer relationships About the products available to Gordon Food Service customers The sales process for engaging new customers How to establish your relationships in the vast network of resources available to you, a Gordon Food Service sales representative Best practices on developing relationships with current and prospective customers Strategies on how to effectively manage your territory Position Requirements A High School Diploma/GED is required Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, or Marketing preferred Must Complete the Education Specialist curriculum within 2 years of employment 3 to 5 years of prior sales, business, or food service experience or an equivalent combination of education. Maintaining a valid state driver's license and a safe driving record Ability to obtain your food safety certification Gordon Food Service encourages veterans and active military members to apply Overview For over 125 years, Gordon Food Service has delivered the excellence, expertise, and quality products our customers need to design successful culinary operations and experiences. We've grown to be the largest family-operated broadline food distribution company in North America by being passionately committed to the people we serve. This position will reside in: Pittsburgh, PA. Position Benefits A generous 401(k) matching program and profit-sharing that is above industry standards Financial rewards for performance compensation structure which includes salary and bonuses Low-cost benefit options for you and your family's health and future An Automobile expense reimbursement plan Cell phone reimbursement plan Education Specialist At Gordon Food Service, our customers come first. As an Education Specialist, you will cultivate relationships, develop new business, and provide innovative solutions to our customers, Represent Gordon Food Service products and services for assigned territory and accounts. Manage customer business relationships to include accounts receivable, credits, lost business, growth, deployment of GFS resources, and average order size/profitability. Promote and use e-commerce technology. Pursuing New Customers Researching industry and market trends impacting customers within your territory Identifying and researching prospective customers within your territory Developing sales strategies that highlight products, services, values, and solutions offered by Gordon Food Service and presenting the sales strategy to prospective customers Deepen and Strengthen Existing Customer Relationships Visiting all customers within the assigned territory Conducting business reviews to determine existing customers' needs and areas of opportunity for growing sales Providing training and consultative services to all customers within the territory to access current and future needs of customers and aligning those to GFS products and service offerings Identifying opportunities within existing customer businesses where Gordon Food Service can add value through product and service offerings Sales Territory Management Balancing new customer acquisition and deepening and strengthening existing customer relationships Coordinating visits to prospective customers and existing customers Sales Training - Getting You Ready Gordon Food Service's goal during your first 90 days is to set you up for success! This includes engaging you in various training offerings, including e-learning, classroom sessions, video roleplays, job shadowing, and peer sales representative mentorship. Throughout your first 90 days, you will learn: How to use Gordon Food Service systems, processes, and tools to manage customer relationships About the products available to Gordon Food Service customers The sales process for engaging new customers How to establish your relationships in the vast network of resources available to you, a Gordon Food Service sales representative Best practices on developing relationships with current and prospective customers Strategies on how to effectively manage your territory Position Requirements A High School Diploma/GED is required Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, or Marketing preferred Must Complete the Education Specialist curriculum within 2 years of employment 3 to 5 years of prior sales, business, or food service experience or an equivalent combination of education. Maintaining a valid state driver's license and a safe driving record Ability to obtain your food safety certification Gordon Food Service encourages veterans and active military members to apply
May 05, 2024
Full time
Overview For over 125 years, Gordon Food Service has delivered the excellence, expertise, and quality products our customers need to design successful culinary operations and experiences. We've grown to be the largest family-operated broadline food distribution company in North America by being passionately committed to the people we serve. This position will reside in: Pittsburgh, PA. Position Benefits A generous 401(k) matching program and profit-sharing that is above industry standards Financial rewards for performance compensation structure which includes salary and bonuses Low-cost benefit options for you and your family's health and future An Automobile expense reimbursement plan Cell phone reimbursement plan Education Specialist At Gordon Food Service, our customers come first. As an Education Specialist, you will cultivate relationships, develop new business, and provide innovative solutions to our customers, Represent Gordon Food Service products and services for assigned territory and accounts. Manage customer business relationships to include accounts receivable, credits, lost business, growth, deployment of GFS resources, and average order size/profitability. Promote and use e-commerce technology. Pursuing New Customers Researching industry and market trends impacting customers within your territory Identifying and researching prospective customers within your territory Developing sales strategies that highlight products, services, values, and solutions offered by Gordon Food Service and presenting the sales strategy to prospective customers Deepen and Strengthen Existing Customer Relationships Visiting all customers within the assigned territory Conducting business reviews to determine existing customers' needs and areas of opportunity for growing sales Providing training and consultative services to all customers within the territory to access current and future needs of customers and aligning those to GFS products and service offerings Identifying opportunities within existing customer businesses where Gordon Food Service can add value through product and service offerings Sales Territory Management Balancing new customer acquisition and deepening and strengthening existing customer relationships Coordinating visits to prospective customers and existing customers Sales Training - Getting You Ready Gordon Food Service's goal during your first 90 days is to set you up for success! This includes engaging you in various training offerings, including e-learning, classroom sessions, video roleplays, job shadowing, and peer sales representative mentorship. Throughout your first 90 days, you will learn: How to use Gordon Food Service systems, processes, and tools to manage customer relationships About the products available to Gordon Food Service customers The sales process for engaging new customers How to establish your relationships in the vast network of resources available to you, a Gordon Food Service sales representative Best practices on developing relationships with current and prospective customers Strategies on how to effectively manage your territory Position Requirements A High School Diploma/GED is required Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, or Marketing preferred Must Complete the Education Specialist curriculum within 2 years of employment 3 to 5 years of prior sales, business, or food service experience or an equivalent combination of education. Maintaining a valid state driver's license and a safe driving record Ability to obtain your food safety certification Gordon Food Service encourages veterans and active military members to apply Overview For over 125 years, Gordon Food Service has delivered the excellence, expertise, and quality products our customers need to design successful culinary operations and experiences. We've grown to be the largest family-operated broadline food distribution company in North America by being passionately committed to the people we serve. This position will reside in: Pittsburgh, PA. Position Benefits A generous 401(k) matching program and profit-sharing that is above industry standards Financial rewards for performance compensation structure which includes salary and bonuses Low-cost benefit options for you and your family's health and future An Automobile expense reimbursement plan Cell phone reimbursement plan Education Specialist At Gordon Food Service, our customers come first. As an Education Specialist, you will cultivate relationships, develop new business, and provide innovative solutions to our customers, Represent Gordon Food Service products and services for assigned territory and accounts. Manage customer business relationships to include accounts receivable, credits, lost business, growth, deployment of GFS resources, and average order size/profitability. Promote and use e-commerce technology. Pursuing New Customers Researching industry and market trends impacting customers within your territory Identifying and researching prospective customers within your territory Developing sales strategies that highlight products, services, values, and solutions offered by Gordon Food Service and presenting the sales strategy to prospective customers Deepen and Strengthen Existing Customer Relationships Visiting all customers within the assigned territory Conducting business reviews to determine existing customers' needs and areas of opportunity for growing sales Providing training and consultative services to all customers within the territory to access current and future needs of customers and aligning those to GFS products and service offerings Identifying opportunities within existing customer businesses where Gordon Food Service can add value through product and service offerings Sales Territory Management Balancing new customer acquisition and deepening and strengthening existing customer relationships Coordinating visits to prospective customers and existing customers Sales Training - Getting You Ready Gordon Food Service's goal during your first 90 days is to set you up for success! This includes engaging you in various training offerings, including e-learning, classroom sessions, video roleplays, job shadowing, and peer sales representative mentorship. Throughout your first 90 days, you will learn: How to use Gordon Food Service systems, processes, and tools to manage customer relationships About the products available to Gordon Food Service customers The sales process for engaging new customers How to establish your relationships in the vast network of resources available to you, a Gordon Food Service sales representative Best practices on developing relationships with current and prospective customers Strategies on how to effectively manage your territory Position Requirements A High School Diploma/GED is required Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, or Marketing preferred Must Complete the Education Specialist curriculum within 2 years of employment 3 to 5 years of prior sales, business, or food service experience or an equivalent combination of education. Maintaining a valid state driver's license and a safe driving record Ability to obtain your food safety certification Gordon Food Service encourages veterans and active military members to apply
Ready to lead an award-winning team? As an ALDI executive, you are responsible for driving and implementing the key initiatives that keep our customers happy and ensure our business model evolves with the needs of the company. Immerse yourself in a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement with our growing and thriving organization. Are you passionate about ensuring top-notch food safety and quality assurance? ALDI, one of America's fastest-growing retailer with an extensive array of private label products, is seeking a dynamic leader to fill the role of Director of Food Safety and Quality Assurance. This is your chance to spearhead the development and implementation of quality strategies that will shape the future of our organization. As the Director, you'll have the opportunity to drive innovation, maintain rigorous standards, and uphold our commitment to excellence in every aspect of our product offerings. Join us and be at the forefront of shaping the food industry landscape while enjoying the satisfaction of ensuring consumer trust and satisfaction. In this role the QA Director will lead the Food Safety and Quality Assurance function by defining, communicating, and coordinating the implementation of the organization's FSQA strategy to ensure that products are safe, legal and meet the quality expectations of our customers. The ideal candidate has extensive knowledge of FDA and USDA regulations and broad knowledge of Food Safety and Quality standards including GFSI, HACCP and Lean Six Sigma. Diverse knowledge of different product manufacturing technologies, ingredients, and methods as well as an educational background in Science or Engineering is preferred. Position Type: Full-Time Work Location: Batavia, IL Duties and Responsibilities: Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation. • Leads Quality Assurance, Food Safety and Regulatory Compliance at ALDI and is responsible for planning, developing, and directing all quality assurance, food safety and regulatory policies, programs, and initiatives in accordance with quality and regulatory guidelines and requirements. • Directly accountable for the quality strategy development, implementation, and performance of ALDI Private Label Products. • Reports to leadership on quality performance, incidents, and trends. • Recruits, trains and manages a team of high performing QA staff to drive continuous improvement throughout the organization using comprehensive risk assessment, clear goals and expectations, and a focus on data analysis to identify strategic opportunities for improvement. • Recruits, relocates, and recommends qualified employees for their team; determines the appropriate training methods/courses for new hires. • Determines the salary levels for newly-hired or transferred employees reporting to them according to the established company wage structure. • Understands the overarching company strategy, while communicating and modeling the core values of the organization to create a sense of teamwork and membership among employees. • Establishes, communicates and evaluates job responsibilities and performance expectations to their team to ensure mutual understanding of desired results. • Liaises with authorities as required and serves as communication liaison between department managers and upper management to assure understanding of goals, objectives, and opportunities for improvement. • Performs root-cause analysis and other problem solving activities in order to identify and recommend effective corrective actions and process improvements. • Reports to leadership on quality issues, trends, and losses. • Establishes and communicates procedures and standards with departments in their areas of responsibility. • Oversees the appropriate resolution of serious customer concerns. • Recommends actions based on identified trends from customer feedback. • Consults with executives on the development of their team's strategy. • Makes recommendations to executives on how to improve, design, and streamline applicable policies, procedures, and practices. • Manages external consultants accordingly. • Liaises with directors in other ALDI countries to facilitate the sharing of best practices. • Manages and communicates ALDI protocol with testing agencies and third party auditors. • Keeps up to date with all legal requirements in areas of responsibility. • Contributes to the International QA Steering Committee and participates in working groups as required. • Ensures appropriate processes are implemented to verify ALDI Private Label products are safe, legal and meeting the quality expectations of our customers. • Directs their team by ensuring that all projects and tasks meet business needs as well as expectations for quality and service. • Establishes team objectives that align with the overall company strategy. • Participates in National and Specialist Committees as required to establish best practice and business consistency. • Identifies and develops company-wide and individual initiatives for their team. • Complies with ALDI privacy and security requirements and policies if job responsibilities include possible access to confidential and/or sensitive information. • Other duties as assigned. Job-specific Competencies: Knowledge/Skills/Abilities • Consistently demonstrates the ALDI Acts Competencies as outlined for the role. • Extensive working knowledge of HACCP, HARPC, FSMA, FSVP and GFSI. • Diverse knowledge of inspection and control methods, techniques, and documentation. • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, regulatory reports and legal documents. • Ability to accurately assess risk and provide sound organizational recommendations that incorporate quality and regulatory guidelines and reflect the needs of the business. • Ability to effectively collaborate with the company executive team and senior leadership at suppliers and third-party partners. • Working knowledge of product formulations, development, scale-up, mass production and quality control activities. • Skilled at performing root-cause analysis and other problem-solving activities to identify effective corrective action and process improvements. • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal). • Strong computer skills including quality control applications, word processing, spreadsheets and databases as may be required Gives attention to detail and follows instruction. • Understands the history, strategy, organizational authority, interdependence of job duties, products, systems and services of the company. • Ability to develop rapport, trust and open communication that enhances the growth and job performance of direct reports. • Understands cost/benefit analysis. • Ability to recommend, interpret, and/or apply company policies and procedures. • Knowledge of products and services of the company. • Understands, recognizes, and effectively manages challenges by proactively working to decrease their impact and frequency. • Knowledge of accepted industry standards and practices. • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment, consistently meeting deadlines and remaining calm under pressure. • Extensive working knowledge of HACCP, HARPC, FSMA, FSVP and GFSI. • Knowledge of inspection and control methods, techniques, and documentation. • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, regulatory reports and legal documents. • Ability to accurately assess risk and provide sound organizational recommendations that incorporate quality and regulatory guidelines and reflect the needs of the business. • Knowledge of product formulations, development, scale-up, mass production and quality control activities. • Strong computer skills including quality control applications, word processing, spreadsheets and databases. • Knowledge of Food Safety, Food Processing, applicable USDA and FDA Regulations, Food Allergens, Crisis Management, Food Fraud, Specification Development, Quality Standards, Quality Systems, Sanitary design and Environmental Monitoring, Good Manufacturing Practices, HACCP and GFSI Certification schemes. Education and Experience: • Bachelor's Degree required. • Bachelor's Degree (Master's preferred) in Science, Engineering or a related field preferred. • A minimum of 7-10 years Food Safety/Quality/Regulatory Compliance program execution. • Proven experience and skills in leading team members, developing careers, empowering team members to operate with a high level of influence and independence, providing functional direction while setting clear goals and expectations, and providing performance feedback to advance individual and team performance. • Must demonstrate thorough technical knowledge of Food Safety, Food Processing, applicable USDA and FDA Regulations, Food Allergens, Crisis Management, Food Fraud, Specification Development, Quality Standards, Quality Systems, Sanitary design and Environmental Monitoring, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP and GFSI Certification schemes. • Or, a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge. Physical Requirements: • Work may be performed in an office, remote office or a combination of both where a computer and other office equipment may be used as needed to perform duties. • Regularly required to sit, reach, grasp, stand and move from one area to another. • Constantly and repeatedly use keyboard/mouse. • Occasionally required to push, pull, bend, lift and move up to 25 lbs. Travel: . click apply for full job details
May 28, 2024
Full time
Ready to lead an award-winning team? As an ALDI executive, you are responsible for driving and implementing the key initiatives that keep our customers happy and ensure our business model evolves with the needs of the company. Immerse yourself in a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement with our growing and thriving organization. Are you passionate about ensuring top-notch food safety and quality assurance? ALDI, one of America's fastest-growing retailer with an extensive array of private label products, is seeking a dynamic leader to fill the role of Director of Food Safety and Quality Assurance. This is your chance to spearhead the development and implementation of quality strategies that will shape the future of our organization. As the Director, you'll have the opportunity to drive innovation, maintain rigorous standards, and uphold our commitment to excellence in every aspect of our product offerings. Join us and be at the forefront of shaping the food industry landscape while enjoying the satisfaction of ensuring consumer trust and satisfaction. In this role the QA Director will lead the Food Safety and Quality Assurance function by defining, communicating, and coordinating the implementation of the organization's FSQA strategy to ensure that products are safe, legal and meet the quality expectations of our customers. The ideal candidate has extensive knowledge of FDA and USDA regulations and broad knowledge of Food Safety and Quality standards including GFSI, HACCP and Lean Six Sigma. Diverse knowledge of different product manufacturing technologies, ingredients, and methods as well as an educational background in Science or Engineering is preferred. Position Type: Full-Time Work Location: Batavia, IL Duties and Responsibilities: Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation. • Leads Quality Assurance, Food Safety and Regulatory Compliance at ALDI and is responsible for planning, developing, and directing all quality assurance, food safety and regulatory policies, programs, and initiatives in accordance with quality and regulatory guidelines and requirements. • Directly accountable for the quality strategy development, implementation, and performance of ALDI Private Label Products. • Reports to leadership on quality performance, incidents, and trends. • Recruits, trains and manages a team of high performing QA staff to drive continuous improvement throughout the organization using comprehensive risk assessment, clear goals and expectations, and a focus on data analysis to identify strategic opportunities for improvement. • Recruits, relocates, and recommends qualified employees for their team; determines the appropriate training methods/courses for new hires. • Determines the salary levels for newly-hired or transferred employees reporting to them according to the established company wage structure. • Understands the overarching company strategy, while communicating and modeling the core values of the organization to create a sense of teamwork and membership among employees. • Establishes, communicates and evaluates job responsibilities and performance expectations to their team to ensure mutual understanding of desired results. • Liaises with authorities as required and serves as communication liaison between department managers and upper management to assure understanding of goals, objectives, and opportunities for improvement. • Performs root-cause analysis and other problem solving activities in order to identify and recommend effective corrective actions and process improvements. • Reports to leadership on quality issues, trends, and losses. • Establishes and communicates procedures and standards with departments in their areas of responsibility. • Oversees the appropriate resolution of serious customer concerns. • Recommends actions based on identified trends from customer feedback. • Consults with executives on the development of their team's strategy. • Makes recommendations to executives on how to improve, design, and streamline applicable policies, procedures, and practices. • Manages external consultants accordingly. • Liaises with directors in other ALDI countries to facilitate the sharing of best practices. • Manages and communicates ALDI protocol with testing agencies and third party auditors. • Keeps up to date with all legal requirements in areas of responsibility. • Contributes to the International QA Steering Committee and participates in working groups as required. • Ensures appropriate processes are implemented to verify ALDI Private Label products are safe, legal and meeting the quality expectations of our customers. • Directs their team by ensuring that all projects and tasks meet business needs as well as expectations for quality and service. • Establishes team objectives that align with the overall company strategy. • Participates in National and Specialist Committees as required to establish best practice and business consistency. • Identifies and develops company-wide and individual initiatives for their team. • Complies with ALDI privacy and security requirements and policies if job responsibilities include possible access to confidential and/or sensitive information. • Other duties as assigned. Job-specific Competencies: Knowledge/Skills/Abilities • Consistently demonstrates the ALDI Acts Competencies as outlined for the role. • Extensive working knowledge of HACCP, HARPC, FSMA, FSVP and GFSI. • Diverse knowledge of inspection and control methods, techniques, and documentation. • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, regulatory reports and legal documents. • Ability to accurately assess risk and provide sound organizational recommendations that incorporate quality and regulatory guidelines and reflect the needs of the business. • Ability to effectively collaborate with the company executive team and senior leadership at suppliers and third-party partners. • Working knowledge of product formulations, development, scale-up, mass production and quality control activities. • Skilled at performing root-cause analysis and other problem-solving activities to identify effective corrective action and process improvements. • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal). • Strong computer skills including quality control applications, word processing, spreadsheets and databases as may be required Gives attention to detail and follows instruction. • Understands the history, strategy, organizational authority, interdependence of job duties, products, systems and services of the company. • Ability to develop rapport, trust and open communication that enhances the growth and job performance of direct reports. • Understands cost/benefit analysis. • Ability to recommend, interpret, and/or apply company policies and procedures. • Knowledge of products and services of the company. • Understands, recognizes, and effectively manages challenges by proactively working to decrease their impact and frequency. • Knowledge of accepted industry standards and practices. • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment, consistently meeting deadlines and remaining calm under pressure. • Extensive working knowledge of HACCP, HARPC, FSMA, FSVP and GFSI. • Knowledge of inspection and control methods, techniques, and documentation. • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, regulatory reports and legal documents. • Ability to accurately assess risk and provide sound organizational recommendations that incorporate quality and regulatory guidelines and reflect the needs of the business. • Knowledge of product formulations, development, scale-up, mass production and quality control activities. • Strong computer skills including quality control applications, word processing, spreadsheets and databases. • Knowledge of Food Safety, Food Processing, applicable USDA and FDA Regulations, Food Allergens, Crisis Management, Food Fraud, Specification Development, Quality Standards, Quality Systems, Sanitary design and Environmental Monitoring, Good Manufacturing Practices, HACCP and GFSI Certification schemes. Education and Experience: • Bachelor's Degree required. • Bachelor's Degree (Master's preferred) in Science, Engineering or a related field preferred. • A minimum of 7-10 years Food Safety/Quality/Regulatory Compliance program execution. • Proven experience and skills in leading team members, developing careers, empowering team members to operate with a high level of influence and independence, providing functional direction while setting clear goals and expectations, and providing performance feedback to advance individual and team performance. • Must demonstrate thorough technical knowledge of Food Safety, Food Processing, applicable USDA and FDA Regulations, Food Allergens, Crisis Management, Food Fraud, Specification Development, Quality Standards, Quality Systems, Sanitary design and Environmental Monitoring, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP and GFSI Certification schemes. • Or, a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge. Physical Requirements: • Work may be performed in an office, remote office or a combination of both where a computer and other office equipment may be used as needed to perform duties. • Regularly required to sit, reach, grasp, stand and move from one area to another. • Constantly and repeatedly use keyboard/mouse. • Occasionally required to push, pull, bend, lift and move up to 25 lbs. Travel: . click apply for full job details
Ready to lead an award-winning team? As an ALDI executive, you are responsible for driving and implementing the key initiatives that keep our customers happy and ensure our business model evolves with the needs of the company. Immerse yourself in a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement with our growing and thriving organization. Are you passionate about ensuring top-notch food safety and quality assurance? ALDI, one of America's fastest-growing retailer with an extensive array of private label products, is seeking a dynamic leader to fill the role of Director of Food Safety and Quality Assurance. This is your chance to spearhead the development and implementation of quality strategies that will shape the future of our organization. As the Director, you'll have the opportunity to drive innovation, maintain rigorous standards, and uphold our commitment to excellence in every aspect of our product offerings. Join us and be at the forefront of shaping the food industry landscape while enjoying the satisfaction of ensuring consumer trust and satisfaction. In this role the QA Director will lead the Food Safety and Quality Assurance function by defining, communicating, and coordinating the implementation of the organization's FSQA strategy to ensure that products are safe, legal and meet the quality expectations of our customers. The ideal candidate has extensive knowledge of FDA and USDA regulations and broad knowledge of Food Safety and Quality standards including GFSI, HACCP and Lean Six Sigma. Diverse knowledge of different product manufacturing technologies, ingredients, and methods as well as an educational background in Science or Engineering is preferred. Position Type: Full-Time Work Location: Batavia, IL Duties and Responsibilities: Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation. • Leads Quality Assurance, Food Safety and Regulatory Compliance at ALDI and is responsible for planning, developing, and directing all quality assurance, food safety and regulatory policies, programs, and initiatives in accordance with quality and regulatory guidelines and requirements. • Directly accountable for the quality strategy development, implementation, and performance of ALDI Private Label Products. • Reports to leadership on quality performance, incidents, and trends. • Recruits, trains and manages a team of high performing QA staff to drive continuous improvement throughout the organization using comprehensive risk assessment, clear goals and expectations, and a focus on data analysis to identify strategic opportunities for improvement. • Recruits, relocates, and recommends qualified employees for their team; determines the appropriate training methods/courses for new hires. • Determines the salary levels for newly-hired or transferred employees reporting to them according to the established company wage structure. • Understands the overarching company strategy, while communicating and modeling the core values of the organization to create a sense of teamwork and membership among employees. • Establishes, communicates and evaluates job responsibilities and performance expectations to their team to ensure mutual understanding of desired results. • Liaises with authorities as required and serves as communication liaison between department managers and upper management to assure understanding of goals, objectives, and opportunities for improvement. • Performs root-cause analysis and other problem solving activities in order to identify and recommend effective corrective actions and process improvements. • Reports to leadership on quality issues, trends, and losses. • Establishes and communicates procedures and standards with departments in their areas of responsibility. • Oversees the appropriate resolution of serious customer concerns. • Recommends actions based on identified trends from customer feedback. • Consults with executives on the development of their team's strategy. • Makes recommendations to executives on how to improve, design, and streamline applicable policies, procedures, and practices. • Manages external consultants accordingly. • Liaises with directors in other ALDI countries to facilitate the sharing of best practices. • Manages and communicates ALDI protocol with testing agencies and third party auditors. • Keeps up to date with all legal requirements in areas of responsibility. • Contributes to the International QA Steering Committee and participates in working groups as required. • Ensures appropriate processes are implemented to verify ALDI Private Label products are safe, legal and meeting the quality expectations of our customers. • Directs their team by ensuring that all projects and tasks meet business needs as well as expectations for quality and service. • Establishes team objectives that align with the overall company strategy. • Participates in National and Specialist Committees as required to establish best practice and business consistency. • Identifies and develops company-wide and individual initiatives for their team. • Complies with ALDI privacy and security requirements and policies if job responsibilities include possible access to confidential and/or sensitive information. • Other duties as assigned. Job-specific Competencies: Knowledge/Skills/Abilities • Consistently demonstrates the ALDI Acts Competencies as outlined for the role. • Extensive working knowledge of HACCP, HARPC, FSMA, FSVP and GFSI. • Diverse knowledge of inspection and control methods, techniques, and documentation. • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, regulatory reports and legal documents. • Ability to accurately assess risk and provide sound organizational recommendations that incorporate quality and regulatory guidelines and reflect the needs of the business. • Ability to effectively collaborate with the company executive team and senior leadership at suppliers and third-party partners. • Working knowledge of product formulations, development, scale-up, mass production and quality control activities. • Skilled at performing root-cause analysis and other problem-solving activities to identify effective corrective action and process improvements. • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal). • Strong computer skills including quality control applications, word processing, spreadsheets and databases as may be required Gives attention to detail and follows instruction. • Understands the history, strategy, organizational authority, interdependence of job duties, products, systems and services of the company. • Ability to develop rapport, trust and open communication that enhances the growth and job performance of direct reports. • Understands cost/benefit analysis. • Ability to recommend, interpret, and/or apply company policies and procedures. • Knowledge of products and services of the company. • Understands, recognizes, and effectively manages challenges by proactively working to decrease their impact and frequency. • Knowledge of accepted industry standards and practices. • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment, consistently meeting deadlines and remaining calm under pressure. • Extensive working knowledge of HACCP, HARPC, FSMA, FSVP and GFSI. • Knowledge of inspection and control methods, techniques, and documentation. • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, regulatory reports and legal documents. • Ability to accurately assess risk and provide sound organizational recommendations that incorporate quality and regulatory guidelines and reflect the needs of the business. • Knowledge of product formulations, development, scale-up, mass production and quality control activities. • Strong computer skills including quality control applications, word processing, spreadsheets and databases. • Knowledge of Food Safety, Food Processing, applicable USDA and FDA Regulations, Food Allergens, Crisis Management, Food Fraud, Specification Development, Quality Standards, Quality Systems, Sanitary design and Environmental Monitoring, Good Manufacturing Practices, HACCP and GFSI Certification schemes. Education and Experience: • Bachelor's Degree required. • Bachelor's Degree (Master's preferred) in Science, Engineering or a related field preferred. • A minimum of 7-10 years Food Safety/Quality/Regulatory Compliance program execution. • Proven experience and skills in leading team members, developing careers, empowering team members to operate with a high level of influence and independence, providing functional direction while setting clear goals and expectations, and providing performance feedback to advance individual and team performance. • Must demonstrate thorough technical knowledge of Food Safety, Food Processing, applicable USDA and FDA Regulations, Food Allergens, Crisis Management, Food Fraud, Specification Development, Quality Standards, Quality Systems, Sanitary design and Environmental Monitoring, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP and GFSI Certification schemes. • Or, a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge. Physical Requirements: • Work may be performed in an office, remote office or a combination of both where a computer and other office equipment may be used as needed to perform duties. • Regularly required to sit, reach, grasp, stand and move from one area to another. • Constantly and repeatedly use keyboard/mouse. • Occasionally required to push, pull, bend, lift and move up to 25 lbs. Travel: . click apply for full job details
May 27, 2024
Full time
Ready to lead an award-winning team? As an ALDI executive, you are responsible for driving and implementing the key initiatives that keep our customers happy and ensure our business model evolves with the needs of the company. Immerse yourself in a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement with our growing and thriving organization. Are you passionate about ensuring top-notch food safety and quality assurance? ALDI, one of America's fastest-growing retailer with an extensive array of private label products, is seeking a dynamic leader to fill the role of Director of Food Safety and Quality Assurance. This is your chance to spearhead the development and implementation of quality strategies that will shape the future of our organization. As the Director, you'll have the opportunity to drive innovation, maintain rigorous standards, and uphold our commitment to excellence in every aspect of our product offerings. Join us and be at the forefront of shaping the food industry landscape while enjoying the satisfaction of ensuring consumer trust and satisfaction. In this role the QA Director will lead the Food Safety and Quality Assurance function by defining, communicating, and coordinating the implementation of the organization's FSQA strategy to ensure that products are safe, legal and meet the quality expectations of our customers. The ideal candidate has extensive knowledge of FDA and USDA regulations and broad knowledge of Food Safety and Quality standards including GFSI, HACCP and Lean Six Sigma. Diverse knowledge of different product manufacturing technologies, ingredients, and methods as well as an educational background in Science or Engineering is preferred. Position Type: Full-Time Work Location: Batavia, IL Duties and Responsibilities: Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation. • Leads Quality Assurance, Food Safety and Regulatory Compliance at ALDI and is responsible for planning, developing, and directing all quality assurance, food safety and regulatory policies, programs, and initiatives in accordance with quality and regulatory guidelines and requirements. • Directly accountable for the quality strategy development, implementation, and performance of ALDI Private Label Products. • Reports to leadership on quality performance, incidents, and trends. • Recruits, trains and manages a team of high performing QA staff to drive continuous improvement throughout the organization using comprehensive risk assessment, clear goals and expectations, and a focus on data analysis to identify strategic opportunities for improvement. • Recruits, relocates, and recommends qualified employees for their team; determines the appropriate training methods/courses for new hires. • Determines the salary levels for newly-hired or transferred employees reporting to them according to the established company wage structure. • Understands the overarching company strategy, while communicating and modeling the core values of the organization to create a sense of teamwork and membership among employees. • Establishes, communicates and evaluates job responsibilities and performance expectations to their team to ensure mutual understanding of desired results. • Liaises with authorities as required and serves as communication liaison between department managers and upper management to assure understanding of goals, objectives, and opportunities for improvement. • Performs root-cause analysis and other problem solving activities in order to identify and recommend effective corrective actions and process improvements. • Reports to leadership on quality issues, trends, and losses. • Establishes and communicates procedures and standards with departments in their areas of responsibility. • Oversees the appropriate resolution of serious customer concerns. • Recommends actions based on identified trends from customer feedback. • Consults with executives on the development of their team's strategy. • Makes recommendations to executives on how to improve, design, and streamline applicable policies, procedures, and practices. • Manages external consultants accordingly. • Liaises with directors in other ALDI countries to facilitate the sharing of best practices. • Manages and communicates ALDI protocol with testing agencies and third party auditors. • Keeps up to date with all legal requirements in areas of responsibility. • Contributes to the International QA Steering Committee and participates in working groups as required. • Ensures appropriate processes are implemented to verify ALDI Private Label products are safe, legal and meeting the quality expectations of our customers. • Directs their team by ensuring that all projects and tasks meet business needs as well as expectations for quality and service. • Establishes team objectives that align with the overall company strategy. • Participates in National and Specialist Committees as required to establish best practice and business consistency. • Identifies and develops company-wide and individual initiatives for their team. • Complies with ALDI privacy and security requirements and policies if job responsibilities include possible access to confidential and/or sensitive information. • Other duties as assigned. Job-specific Competencies: Knowledge/Skills/Abilities • Consistently demonstrates the ALDI Acts Competencies as outlined for the role. • Extensive working knowledge of HACCP, HARPC, FSMA, FSVP and GFSI. • Diverse knowledge of inspection and control methods, techniques, and documentation. • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, regulatory reports and legal documents. • Ability to accurately assess risk and provide sound organizational recommendations that incorporate quality and regulatory guidelines and reflect the needs of the business. • Ability to effectively collaborate with the company executive team and senior leadership at suppliers and third-party partners. • Working knowledge of product formulations, development, scale-up, mass production and quality control activities. • Skilled at performing root-cause analysis and other problem-solving activities to identify effective corrective action and process improvements. • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal). • Strong computer skills including quality control applications, word processing, spreadsheets and databases as may be required Gives attention to detail and follows instruction. • Understands the history, strategy, organizational authority, interdependence of job duties, products, systems and services of the company. • Ability to develop rapport, trust and open communication that enhances the growth and job performance of direct reports. • Understands cost/benefit analysis. • Ability to recommend, interpret, and/or apply company policies and procedures. • Knowledge of products and services of the company. • Understands, recognizes, and effectively manages challenges by proactively working to decrease their impact and frequency. • Knowledge of accepted industry standards and practices. • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment, consistently meeting deadlines and remaining calm under pressure. • Extensive working knowledge of HACCP, HARPC, FSMA, FSVP and GFSI. • Knowledge of inspection and control methods, techniques, and documentation. • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, regulatory reports and legal documents. • Ability to accurately assess risk and provide sound organizational recommendations that incorporate quality and regulatory guidelines and reflect the needs of the business. • Knowledge of product formulations, development, scale-up, mass production and quality control activities. • Strong computer skills including quality control applications, word processing, spreadsheets and databases. • Knowledge of Food Safety, Food Processing, applicable USDA and FDA Regulations, Food Allergens, Crisis Management, Food Fraud, Specification Development, Quality Standards, Quality Systems, Sanitary design and Environmental Monitoring, Good Manufacturing Practices, HACCP and GFSI Certification schemes. Education and Experience: • Bachelor's Degree required. • Bachelor's Degree (Master's preferred) in Science, Engineering or a related field preferred. • A minimum of 7-10 years Food Safety/Quality/Regulatory Compliance program execution. • Proven experience and skills in leading team members, developing careers, empowering team members to operate with a high level of influence and independence, providing functional direction while setting clear goals and expectations, and providing performance feedback to advance individual and team performance. • Must demonstrate thorough technical knowledge of Food Safety, Food Processing, applicable USDA and FDA Regulations, Food Allergens, Crisis Management, Food Fraud, Specification Development, Quality Standards, Quality Systems, Sanitary design and Environmental Monitoring, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP and GFSI Certification schemes. • Or, a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge. Physical Requirements: • Work may be performed in an office, remote office or a combination of both where a computer and other office equipment may be used as needed to perform duties. • Regularly required to sit, reach, grasp, stand and move from one area to another. • Constantly and repeatedly use keyboard/mouse. • Occasionally required to push, pull, bend, lift and move up to 25 lbs. Travel: . click apply for full job details
Ready to lead an award-winning team? As an ALDI executive, you are responsible for driving and implementing the key initiatives that keep our customers happy and ensure our business model evolves with the needs of the company. Immerse yourself in a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement with our growing and thriving organization. Are you passionate about ensuring top-notch food safety and quality assurance? ALDI, one of America's fastest-growing retailer with an extensive array of private label products, is seeking a dynamic leader to fill the role of Director of Food Safety and Quality Assurance. This is your chance to spearhead the development and implementation of quality strategies that will shape the future of our organization. As the Director, you'll have the opportunity to drive innovation, maintain rigorous standards, and uphold our commitment to excellence in every aspect of our product offerings. Join us and be at the forefront of shaping the food industry landscape while enjoying the satisfaction of ensuring consumer trust and satisfaction. In this role the QA Director will lead the Food Safety and Quality Assurance function by defining, communicating, and coordinating the implementation of the organization's FSQA strategy to ensure that products are safe, legal and meet the quality expectations of our customers. The ideal candidate has extensive knowledge of FDA and USDA regulations and broad knowledge of Food Safety and Quality standards including GFSI, HACCP and Lean Six Sigma. Diverse knowledge of different product manufacturing technologies, ingredients, and methods as well as an educational background in Science or Engineering is preferred. Position Type: Full-Time Work Location: Batavia, IL Duties and Responsibilities: Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation. • Leads Quality Assurance, Food Safety and Regulatory Compliance at ALDI and is responsible for planning, developing, and directing all quality assurance, food safety and regulatory policies, programs, and initiatives in accordance with quality and regulatory guidelines and requirements. • Directly accountable for the quality strategy development, implementation, and performance of ALDI Private Label Products. • Reports to leadership on quality performance, incidents, and trends. • Recruits, trains and manages a team of high performing QA staff to drive continuous improvement throughout the organization using comprehensive risk assessment, clear goals and expectations, and a focus on data analysis to identify strategic opportunities for improvement. • Recruits, relocates, and recommends qualified employees for their team; determines the appropriate training methods/courses for new hires. • Determines the salary levels for newly-hired or transferred employees reporting to them according to the established company wage structure. • Understands the overarching company strategy, while communicating and modeling the core values of the organization to create a sense of teamwork and membership among employees. • Establishes, communicates and evaluates job responsibilities and performance expectations to their team to ensure mutual understanding of desired results. • Liaises with authorities as required and serves as communication liaison between department managers and upper management to assure understanding of goals, objectives, and opportunities for improvement. • Performs root-cause analysis and other problem solving activities in order to identify and recommend effective corrective actions and process improvements. • Reports to leadership on quality issues, trends, and losses. • Establishes and communicates procedures and standards with departments in their areas of responsibility. • Oversees the appropriate resolution of serious customer concerns. • Recommends actions based on identified trends from customer feedback. • Consults with executives on the development of their team's strategy. • Makes recommendations to executives on how to improve, design, and streamline applicable policies, procedures, and practices. • Manages external consultants accordingly. • Liaises with directors in other ALDI countries to facilitate the sharing of best practices. • Manages and communicates ALDI protocol with testing agencies and third party auditors. • Keeps up to date with all legal requirements in areas of responsibility. • Contributes to the International QA Steering Committee and participates in working groups as required. • Ensures appropriate processes are implemented to verify ALDI Private Label products are safe, legal and meeting the quality expectations of our customers. • Directs their team by ensuring that all projects and tasks meet business needs as well as expectations for quality and service. • Establishes team objectives that align with the overall company strategy. • Participates in National and Specialist Committees as required to establish best practice and business consistency. • Identifies and develops company-wide and individual initiatives for their team. • Complies with ALDI privacy and security requirements and policies if job responsibilities include possible access to confidential and/or sensitive information. • Other duties as assigned. Job-specific Competencies: Knowledge/Skills/Abilities • Consistently demonstrates the ALDI Acts Competencies as outlined for the role. • Extensive working knowledge of HACCP, HARPC, FSMA, FSVP and GFSI. • Diverse knowledge of inspection and control methods, techniques, and documentation. • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, regulatory reports and legal documents. • Ability to accurately assess risk and provide sound organizational recommendations that incorporate quality and regulatory guidelines and reflect the needs of the business. • Ability to effectively collaborate with the company executive team and senior leadership at suppliers and third-party partners. • Working knowledge of product formulations, development, scale-up, mass production and quality control activities. • Skilled at performing root-cause analysis and other problem-solving activities to identify effective corrective action and process improvements. • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal). • Strong computer skills including quality control applications, word processing, spreadsheets and databases as may be required Gives attention to detail and follows instruction. • Understands the history, strategy, organizational authority, interdependence of job duties, products, systems and services of the company. • Ability to develop rapport, trust and open communication that enhances the growth and job performance of direct reports. • Understands cost/benefit analysis. • Ability to recommend, interpret, and/or apply company policies and procedures. • Knowledge of products and services of the company. • Understands, recognizes, and effectively manages challenges by proactively working to decrease their impact and frequency. • Knowledge of accepted industry standards and practices. • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment, consistently meeting deadlines and remaining calm under pressure. • Extensive working knowledge of HACCP, HARPC, FSMA, FSVP and GFSI. • Knowledge of inspection and control methods, techniques, and documentation. • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, regulatory reports and legal documents. • Ability to accurately assess risk and provide sound organizational recommendations that incorporate quality and regulatory guidelines and reflect the needs of the business. • Knowledge of product formulations, development, scale-up, mass production and quality control activities. • Strong computer skills including quality control applications, word processing, spreadsheets and databases. • Knowledge of Food Safety, Food Processing, applicable USDA and FDA Regulations, Food Allergens, Crisis Management, Food Fraud, Specification Development, Quality Standards, Quality Systems, Sanitary design and Environmental Monitoring, Good Manufacturing Practices, HACCP and GFSI Certification schemes. Education and Experience: • Bachelor's Degree required. • Bachelor's Degree (Master's preferred) in Science, Engineering or a related field preferred. • A minimum of 7-10 years Food Safety/Quality/Regulatory Compliance program execution. • Proven experience and skills in leading team members, developing careers, empowering team members to operate with a high level of influence and independence, providing functional direction while setting clear goals and expectations, and providing performance feedback to advance individual and team performance. • Must demonstrate thorough technical knowledge of Food Safety, Food Processing, applicable USDA and FDA Regulations, Food Allergens, Crisis Management, Food Fraud, Specification Development, Quality Standards, Quality Systems, Sanitary design and Environmental Monitoring, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP and GFSI Certification schemes. • Or, a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge. Physical Requirements: • Work may be performed in an office, remote office or a combination of both where a computer and other office equipment may be used as needed to perform duties. • Regularly required to sit, reach, grasp, stand and move from one area to another. • Constantly and repeatedly use keyboard/mouse. • Occasionally required to push, pull, bend, lift and move up to 25 lbs. Travel: . click apply for full job details
May 27, 2024
Full time
Ready to lead an award-winning team? As an ALDI executive, you are responsible for driving and implementing the key initiatives that keep our customers happy and ensure our business model evolves with the needs of the company. Immerse yourself in a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement with our growing and thriving organization. Are you passionate about ensuring top-notch food safety and quality assurance? ALDI, one of America's fastest-growing retailer with an extensive array of private label products, is seeking a dynamic leader to fill the role of Director of Food Safety and Quality Assurance. This is your chance to spearhead the development and implementation of quality strategies that will shape the future of our organization. As the Director, you'll have the opportunity to drive innovation, maintain rigorous standards, and uphold our commitment to excellence in every aspect of our product offerings. Join us and be at the forefront of shaping the food industry landscape while enjoying the satisfaction of ensuring consumer trust and satisfaction. In this role the QA Director will lead the Food Safety and Quality Assurance function by defining, communicating, and coordinating the implementation of the organization's FSQA strategy to ensure that products are safe, legal and meet the quality expectations of our customers. The ideal candidate has extensive knowledge of FDA and USDA regulations and broad knowledge of Food Safety and Quality standards including GFSI, HACCP and Lean Six Sigma. Diverse knowledge of different product manufacturing technologies, ingredients, and methods as well as an educational background in Science or Engineering is preferred. Position Type: Full-Time Work Location: Batavia, IL Duties and Responsibilities: Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation. • Leads Quality Assurance, Food Safety and Regulatory Compliance at ALDI and is responsible for planning, developing, and directing all quality assurance, food safety and regulatory policies, programs, and initiatives in accordance with quality and regulatory guidelines and requirements. • Directly accountable for the quality strategy development, implementation, and performance of ALDI Private Label Products. • Reports to leadership on quality performance, incidents, and trends. • Recruits, trains and manages a team of high performing QA staff to drive continuous improvement throughout the organization using comprehensive risk assessment, clear goals and expectations, and a focus on data analysis to identify strategic opportunities for improvement. • Recruits, relocates, and recommends qualified employees for their team; determines the appropriate training methods/courses for new hires. • Determines the salary levels for newly-hired or transferred employees reporting to them according to the established company wage structure. • Understands the overarching company strategy, while communicating and modeling the core values of the organization to create a sense of teamwork and membership among employees. • Establishes, communicates and evaluates job responsibilities and performance expectations to their team to ensure mutual understanding of desired results. • Liaises with authorities as required and serves as communication liaison between department managers and upper management to assure understanding of goals, objectives, and opportunities for improvement. • Performs root-cause analysis and other problem solving activities in order to identify and recommend effective corrective actions and process improvements. • Reports to leadership on quality issues, trends, and losses. • Establishes and communicates procedures and standards with departments in their areas of responsibility. • Oversees the appropriate resolution of serious customer concerns. • Recommends actions based on identified trends from customer feedback. • Consults with executives on the development of their team's strategy. • Makes recommendations to executives on how to improve, design, and streamline applicable policies, procedures, and practices. • Manages external consultants accordingly. • Liaises with directors in other ALDI countries to facilitate the sharing of best practices. • Manages and communicates ALDI protocol with testing agencies and third party auditors. • Keeps up to date with all legal requirements in areas of responsibility. • Contributes to the International QA Steering Committee and participates in working groups as required. • Ensures appropriate processes are implemented to verify ALDI Private Label products are safe, legal and meeting the quality expectations of our customers. • Directs their team by ensuring that all projects and tasks meet business needs as well as expectations for quality and service. • Establishes team objectives that align with the overall company strategy. • Participates in National and Specialist Committees as required to establish best practice and business consistency. • Identifies and develops company-wide and individual initiatives for their team. • Complies with ALDI privacy and security requirements and policies if job responsibilities include possible access to confidential and/or sensitive information. • Other duties as assigned. Job-specific Competencies: Knowledge/Skills/Abilities • Consistently demonstrates the ALDI Acts Competencies as outlined for the role. • Extensive working knowledge of HACCP, HARPC, FSMA, FSVP and GFSI. • Diverse knowledge of inspection and control methods, techniques, and documentation. • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, regulatory reports and legal documents. • Ability to accurately assess risk and provide sound organizational recommendations that incorporate quality and regulatory guidelines and reflect the needs of the business. • Ability to effectively collaborate with the company executive team and senior leadership at suppliers and third-party partners. • Working knowledge of product formulations, development, scale-up, mass production and quality control activities. • Skilled at performing root-cause analysis and other problem-solving activities to identify effective corrective action and process improvements. • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal). • Strong computer skills including quality control applications, word processing, spreadsheets and databases as may be required Gives attention to detail and follows instruction. • Understands the history, strategy, organizational authority, interdependence of job duties, products, systems and services of the company. • Ability to develop rapport, trust and open communication that enhances the growth and job performance of direct reports. • Understands cost/benefit analysis. • Ability to recommend, interpret, and/or apply company policies and procedures. • Knowledge of products and services of the company. • Understands, recognizes, and effectively manages challenges by proactively working to decrease their impact and frequency. • Knowledge of accepted industry standards and practices. • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment, consistently meeting deadlines and remaining calm under pressure. • Extensive working knowledge of HACCP, HARPC, FSMA, FSVP and GFSI. • Knowledge of inspection and control methods, techniques, and documentation. • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, regulatory reports and legal documents. • Ability to accurately assess risk and provide sound organizational recommendations that incorporate quality and regulatory guidelines and reflect the needs of the business. • Knowledge of product formulations, development, scale-up, mass production and quality control activities. • Strong computer skills including quality control applications, word processing, spreadsheets and databases. • Knowledge of Food Safety, Food Processing, applicable USDA and FDA Regulations, Food Allergens, Crisis Management, Food Fraud, Specification Development, Quality Standards, Quality Systems, Sanitary design and Environmental Monitoring, Good Manufacturing Practices, HACCP and GFSI Certification schemes. Education and Experience: • Bachelor's Degree required. • Bachelor's Degree (Master's preferred) in Science, Engineering or a related field preferred. • A minimum of 7-10 years Food Safety/Quality/Regulatory Compliance program execution. • Proven experience and skills in leading team members, developing careers, empowering team members to operate with a high level of influence and independence, providing functional direction while setting clear goals and expectations, and providing performance feedback to advance individual and team performance. • Must demonstrate thorough technical knowledge of Food Safety, Food Processing, applicable USDA and FDA Regulations, Food Allergens, Crisis Management, Food Fraud, Specification Development, Quality Standards, Quality Systems, Sanitary design and Environmental Monitoring, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP and GFSI Certification schemes. • Or, a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge. Physical Requirements: • Work may be performed in an office, remote office or a combination of both where a computer and other office equipment may be used as needed to perform duties. • Regularly required to sit, reach, grasp, stand and move from one area to another. • Constantly and repeatedly use keyboard/mouse. • Occasionally required to push, pull, bend, lift and move up to 25 lbs. Travel: . click apply for full job details