Quality and Food Safety Supervisor

Company: Whole Earth Brands
Location: Sugar Land
Posted on: June 22, 2022

Job Description:

Quality & Food Safety SupervisorSugar Land, TXWhole Earth Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: FREE) is a global, industry-leading company, on a quest to "Open a World of Goodness---" to consumers and their families. Focused on "better for you" consumer packaged goods and ingredients, the Company is uniquely positioned to address the consumer transition toward healthier lifestyles, such as free from sugar, natural, plant-based, and clean label solutions. Whole Earth Brands Inc. is one of the world's leading manufacturers of zero/low sugar and low-calorie sweeteners as well as reduced sugar products with brands including Whole Earth -, Pure Via -, Wholesome -, Swerve -, Equal -, and Canderel -Reporting to the Manager of North America Quality & Food Safety, the Quality & Food Safety Supervisor will be an integral resource to the organization, focusing on continuous improvement around Food Safety and Quality for all manufacturing sites. Supporting and driving various initiatives including those focused on cost-saving. Assists with the commercialization process and formula development of new products to ensure flawless launch while incorporating Quality and Food Safety. Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assists all manufacturing and toller locations and ensures continuous improvement in the areas of food safety and quality (KPIs).
• Provide technical support for all suppliers, manufacturing sites, warehouses, and customers.
• Support/lead continuous improvement projects.
• Proactively supports manufacturing in the execution of delivery of Safe, Quality, Value Added Products.
• Participate in formula development (R&D) for new products.
• Conducts documented annual reviews and/or risk assessments with all sites related to the Food Safety Plan and ensures CAPA completion.
• Assists with the development, enhancements, and monitoring of all finished product specifications and compliance.
• Act as the technical expert for surveys or consumer questions.
• Supports the start-up of new warehouses and manufacturers and provides the necessary operational documents.
• Conduct and assist with Whole Earth, Customer or 3rd Party audits for the sites.
• Assist with follow-up on deviations found during Whole Earth, Customer or 3rd Party audits.
• Provides support for the first production run(s) at all suppliers, co-packers, and co-manufacturers.
• Provides new item codes for the new item setup program and may assist in updating quality information in PLM.
• Proactively supports the enhancement, development, and review of all new products as well as continuous improvement of current products from an R&D perspective.
• Ensure all the manufacturing sites have provided all the necessary documentation for the Positive Release of finished product and/or raw material. Qualifications:
  • B.S. in Food Science, Microbiology, Engineering, or other related science(s).
  • Requires great communication and customer service skills.
  • Proficient in information technology tools including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills across all levels of the organization.
  • Must be an effective communicator, and able to deliver messages through presentations, written and verbal communication.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in conducting and the technical reporting of Quality and Food Safety audits.
  • Ability to effectively organize/prioritize multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and solve problems with minimal direction.
  • Must have excellent organizational and multi-tasking abilities
  • The ability to effectively work with cross-functional teams is required
  • Must be familiar with commercialization processes and research and development
  • Must be familiar with food certification programs and GFSI
  • Minimum of 2 years experience in progressively advancing roles within QA, Food Safety/Regulatory, R&D, or Technical Services in the food or pharmaceutical industries
  • Up to 30% Travel.Our Benefits:We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following:
    • Health: Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
    • Accident and Critical Illness Coverage
    • Company Paid Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
    • Voluntary Life Insurance
    • Identity Theft Protection
    • Pet Insurance
    • Matching 401(k) (100% match up to 3%, 50% match up to 5%)
    • Growth: Individual and Professional Development, Career Advancement
    • Paid Time OffThe Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

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