QA Consultant

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LOCATION: Chicago

SUMMARY: The Company produces premium, better-for-you (non-gmo, organic when possible, gluten free) popcorn products. The Consultant works together with the Company's Product Development team to integrate quality (food safety and consumer preference) into each phase from concept to commercialization of new products and set up of new contract manufacturers.

RESPONSIBILITIES
? Evaluate each potential new ingredient for:
o Food safety profile (microbiological, chemical, allergen and contaminant controls) includes obtaining support documentation. It may include obtaining outside testing (e.g. contaminants, nutrients)
o Certification status (organic, kosher, whole grain, GMO free, gluten free and others). The Company staff will obtain support documentation
? For each ingredient moving to final benchtop development or trials create:
o Specification considering above criteria and application requirements
o Preliminary ingredient risk evaluation for HACCP study
? Review of the proposed formula, processing and packaging of each product to create preliminary HACCP document (p-HACCP)
? In partnership with PD create:
o Preliminary specification for each new product. This includes food safety requirements and criteria to assure reliable delivery of consumer preference (YUM Assurance)
o Quality monitoring scheme for use by contract manufacturer
? Initiate any necessary shelf life validation
? Support line trials as required
? Support transition of products to Field Quality Management program following successful trial
? Audit and evaluate potential vendors and/or contract manufacturers as requested
? Support resolution of consumer complaints related to product
? Support improvement of existing products to improve reliability

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, the consultant must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
? BS / BA degree in Biology, Chemistry, Food Science / Food Technology or related fields
? Minimum of 7 years in food manufacturing operations. Within this there must be 3-5 years of factory QA experience, preferably at a QA Manager level.
? Knowledgeable in FDA, USDA, EPA, and GMP guidelines for food manufacturing facilities
? Must have prior experience as a supervisor, manager or lead food safety practitioner
? Must have solid grasp of manufacturing and plant management
? Must have strong knowledge and understanding of food safety / HACCP, GMP's, sanitary design/controls, pest control, food regulations, specifications, and basic food technology
? Must be proficient with traceability requirements and with conducting a trace of raw materials, packaging materials, and finished products
? Experience with snacks and packaged food
? Strong demonstrated verbal/written communications, analytical and problem solving skills
? Must be capable of working with minimal direct supervision
? Must be detailed and results oriented
? Statistical analysis experience is preferred
? Strong proficiency in Excel, QuickBooks, Word

SUBMISSION
Please submit a resume and cover letter including your hourly and daily rate
Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.Please, no phone calls about this job!Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.Posting ID: 3685917651

Posted: 2013-03-16, 7:44PM CDT

Edited: 2013-03-16, 7:44PM CDT

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