Urgently Need Sr. Food Safety & Quality Scientist in Lakeville, PA

Job title: Sr. Food Safety & Quality Scientist
Company: Ocean Spray
Job description: Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. is currently looking to hire a Corporate Senior FSQA Scientist to lead the internal beverage manufacturing facilities in Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA). The incumbent will lead, maintain and continuously improve the FSQA programs across four Ocean Spray manufacturing locations.

Position Location: This is a remote position. (Wisconsin area preferred) (35% Travel required)

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work across Corporate and plant Quality teams, product development, packaging engineering, process engineering, procurement, and other cross-functional teams to support commissioning protocols including risk assessments (e.g., raw materials, micro, processes, facility and others) and compliance to OSC Quality Operating Standards as well as Federal (FSMA), State and local regulations.
• Provide technical expertise to Ocean Spray Beverage Manufacturing facilities on resolution of issues related to product food safety and quality, develop, and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Provide support on routine quality activities such as customer complaint investigation, incident investigation, holds management and disposition, consumer complaint investigation, support plant with any FSQA related technical problems and resolution.
• Provide FSQA input on technical change processes and recommends approach to ensure reliable data is generated to drive decision and continuous improvement.
• Oversee performance metrics for internal manufacturing network. Create and generate performance reports to drive continuous improvement. If applicable, conduct visits and/or audits as identified by the annual risk-based audit program or identifies areas of microbial risk and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Responsible for FSQA technical documents including the development and/or technical review of related Food Safety and Quality policies, procedures, standards, instructions, forms, and reports/records to ensure consistency across all beverage manufacturing locations.
• Ensures that the Corporate Quality site is maintained with the required documentation for OSC approved internal manufacturing network. Assists in preparing quality guidance including statistical tools and training material for internal and external cross-functional teams.
• Provide support as the FSQA Subject Matter Expert for Design to Value and Cost Savings Projects
• Ensure compliance with third party auditing schemes. Support execution of a strong CAPA (Corrective Action / Preventive Action) program that drives site improvement in Food Safety and Quality Compliance. If applicable, identify areas of physical, chemical and microbiological risk and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Perform and support Food Safety risk assessments for new products and processes, as well as implement changes to existing products/processes. Review manufacturing facilities Food Safety/HACCP plans.
• Participate in and lead continuous improvement projects in the FSQA Team
• Lead the Beverage Network team meetings to ensure members are kept up to date and continuous improvement projects are shared and standardized.
• Participation in industry forums that include suppliers, processors, customers, and consumers.

Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required in food sciences, microbiology, or chemistry.
• 5 years of experience in Food Safety and Quality Assurance in Food/Beverage manufacturing industry required.
• Excellent collaborative and problem-solving skills. A strong, broad technical background with expertise in the areas of, Quality Systems, Process Control and Auditing Protocols
• Able to utilize and critically evaluate data from a variety of sources to identify root cause and lead teams towards resolution.
• Highly organized, self-starter able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, adapt well to change and able to prioritize multiple projects.
• Practical knowledge of FSMA, FDA, CFIA regulations.
• HACCP Certified. SQF Practitioner and PCQI certification are a must.
• Juice HACCP knowledge preferred.
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) preferred.
• Advanced PC skills: Windows, Excel, PowerPoint.

Annual Salary: $69,800 - $95,900

The base salary range information above serves as a guideline of the position’s typical hiring range. We value and appreciate what makes you unique and will consider a variety of factors when determining an offer. These factors include, but are not limited to, your skills and experience, external and internal benchmarks, as well as overall company considerations. Certain positions may be eligible for short-term and long- term incentive rewards. We also offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being.

Benefits:

• Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programs

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Telehealth services
• Fertility benefits
• Transgender benefits
• 1:1 health coaching and more
• 401K opportunity, with the potential of Company contributions (up to 10% in matching contributions)
• Flexible scheduling options
• Vacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment)
• Holiday pay for 12 holidays
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Tuition/Education assistance programs
• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• Scholarship programs for children of employees
• Parental leave
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions – Back-up care, tutoring, etc.
• Adoption assistance
• Bereavement leave
• Up to $300 fitness reimbursement
• Up to $300 massage reimbursement
• Employee appreciation events
• Employee discounts
• Charitable giving

Who We Are:

You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what’s better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future.

Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike--we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values:

• Grower Mindset – We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future.
• Sustainable Results – Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners.
• Integrity Above All – We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each other
• Inclusive Teamwork – We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Expected salary: $69800 - 95900 per year
Location: Lakeville, PA

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