Our client is currently seeking a Microbiology/ Food Safety Manager for a Beverage Manufacturing Facility in Wisconsin
Relocation Assistance is Provided for this position
This job will have the following responsibilities:
- Manage microbial testing laboratory and all associated methods, reporting and metrics.
- Manage the micro lab staffing and oversee employees.
- Support the development, deployment, implementation, and on-going execution of the food safety preventive controls program
- Perform internal audit process to objectively evaluate performance, ensure compliance with applicable regulations, and provide feedback to proper leadership throughout the company.
- Develops easy-to-understand content and delivers training for micro lab methodology.
- Maintains plant sanitation standards and processes to reduce food safety risks within the plant.
- Conducts food safety audits to identify deviations from standards to reduce risk of contamination.
- Documents and follows up on root cause analysis pertaining to micro failures in the facility.
- Collects data and compiles reports that reflect trends and that identify potential problems and fixes them.
- Leverage the use of technology to automate and manage compliance processes.
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams to instill a food safety culture in the organization.
Requirements/skills:
- Bachelor?s of Science degree, preferably in microbiology or biology or similiar
- 5+ years' in a Lab environment within a food/beverage manufacturing facility
- Experience managing direct reports.
- Experience using oral and written communication skills to propose complex solutions and explanations.
- Experience managing multiple projects and work streams.
- Experience working with and presenting to business leadership on escalations in order to problem solve.
- PCQI and HACCP certified
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