• Job Description

  Req#: 570484

  Purpose of Position:

  This position will oversee the management of the Quality Assurance department and staff, and will develop, implement and monitor company policies and procedures as related to Food Safety, Food Security, and Quality Assurance programs.

  Accountabilities:

  • Provide leadership and support to the QA team to ensure the products meet the Company quality standards and customer expectations.

  • Responsible for the quality and condition of the product warehoused in the facility, making sure FIFO is followed.

  • Provide the necessary training to the local QA team to ensure the procedures are aligned with the SOPs stablished by the Company.

  • Responsible to plan and oversee the quality inspection process at the port for the inbound products, outbound shipments, and for the warehoused products.

  • Prepare and distribute the necessary quality and trial reports for Sales, Product Management, Production, QA and R&D teams. This includes data analysis, trends, corrective actions and preventive actions along with other necessary conclusions and recommendations.

  • Coordinate and oversee the regulatory agencies (CBP, USDA, FDA) product and facility inspections.

  • Manage the food safety program in the facility, food safety certifications and any other certifications needed at the facility (Primus, NOP).

  • Oversee and implement food safety programs and certifications (i.e. HACCP, GMPs, NOP).

  • Implement site specific protocols and procedures, referencing the Corporate Quality Systems Manual.

  • Interact with customers on product development and problem-solving projects.

  • Assure customer complaints are investigated using root cause analysis and work with cross-functional teams to determine necessary corrective and preventative actions.

  • Traveling as necessary to visit customers or the production facilities outside the country (less than 10% of the time)
    

  Minimum Skills Required:

  
  

  • 4 years College Degree in Agriculture, Food Science or related subject.
  • 3-5 years previous work experience in similar position.
  • HACCP and/or PCQI certified.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to multi-task.

    
    

  Preferred:

  • Bilingual : Spanish & English

  ***Please note: This position does not qualify for relocation expenses.***

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  DEL MONTE FRESH PRODUCE IS AN EEO/AA/V/H

• About the company

  Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is one of the world's largest suppliers of fresh and prepared produce.

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