Quality Food Safety Manager

Company: Milo's Tea
Location: Owasso
Posted on: April 18, 2024

Job Description:

OverviewCOMPANY OVERVIEWMilo's Tea Company is one of the fastest growing beverage companies in the US. Our culture and operations are built on the belief that we can make a difference in the world. That's why we put People First and strive to continually reduce our environmental impact on the planet. We leverage our world class operations and decades-long distribution partnerships to grow the footprint of our core products and create new, innovative beverage products. --We are the #1 and fastest growing brand in the Refrigerated Tea Category in the nation.
--Our core mission is that we put people and the planet first and by doing this, it will be good for our business.
--We are committed to unlocking the personal genius of every associate and have a strong focus on growth and learning.
--Our Company is women-led and strongly committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging.
--We are committed to annual charitable giving by delivering upon our 1% profit pledge.
--We are Platinum Certified in Zero Waste Manufacturing; recycling, reducing, and reusing 95% of waste at our facilities. --By being a part of the Milo's TEAm, you'll get to collaborate with a group of passionate and high-performing people, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work and feels good about the work they're doing.And as a "People First" company, Milo's is committed to the success and well-being of our associates, customers, and fans, no matter their gender, race, or creed. Some of the great things offered that reflect our commitment include: --Competitive salary with bonus opportunities for various roles
--100% paid medical insurance for our associates and their families
--Free Mental Health, Financial Wellness, and Legal Counseling benefits
--401K with a company match
--Company-paid Life Insurance
--Robust Wellness Program --Tuition reimbursement assistance
--Continuous learning opportunities through various platforms and resources
--Paid parental leave benefit
--Care Relief Fund to help Associates in need
--Associate Assistance Program
--Paid volunteer time--Position Summary:Responsible for overseeing the entire plant's Quality Assurance and Food Safety programs. This role requires daily supervision and guidance of Quality Assurance.--Responsibilities: Conduct inspections and audits across all quality performance phases (raw materials, production, packaging, distribution, Food Safety Plan/ HACCP, GMPs, etc.). Enforce QA policies, procedures, and directives to meet company, customer, and government expectations, providing necessary feedback and ensuring corrective actions. Lead the plant's SQF certification program and perform customer and annual SQF audits. Develop and uphold the Food Safety and HACCP plan, train plant personnel on quality programs. Communicate with State Dept of Agriculture/ FDA representative regarding inspections and maintain various quality programs (Pest Control, Self-Inspection, Supplier Management, Safety, Microbiological Testing, and Food Defense). Collaborate with Plant Manager to ensure proper facility maintenance and housekeeping. This position has supervisory responsibilities.Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in an applicable technical field - Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, etc. 5+ of quality control experience in food manufacturing. Proficiency in HACCP, SSOP, and SOP Knowledge of FDA standards SQF Practitioner and PCQI Certification highly preferred. Strong knowledge of equipment, analytical tools, and food-processing equipment--Physical Demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, reach with hands and arms, see, talk and hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, stoop or kneel. The employee must regularly lift andor move up to 50 pounds.-- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and to wet andor humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met or that an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.------

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