FSQA Manager at Home Chef

Founded in 2013 Home Chef is the leading meal solutions company with both a retail and online presence. Available online at in retail at more than 2100 Kroger grocery stores Home Chef is committed to inspiring and enabling more people to cook simple delicious meals no matter how busy they are.In 2023 Home Chef introduced a new brand Tempo! Tempo features a rotating selection of ready-to-heat meals delivered directly to your door. These meals are better-for-you versions of familiar favorites designed to save you time and reduce stress while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Our Tempo menu includes options that are protein-packed fiber-rich calorie and carb conscious keto-friendly and dietitian-approved.Similar to our recipes we recognize that variety is the spice of life and therefore our employees also bring their uniqueness and color to our fantastic team. Were eager to work with humble team players and pragmatic next-level thinkers to innovate on Home Chefs offerings.The FSQA manager is responsible for leading and managing the site FSQA team in order to assure the production of high quality safe and legally compliant products that meet the desired product design and customer expectations. This position is responsible for providing governance of the Food Safety and Quality Management System and lead the implementation of the Home Chef standards at the production facility. The FSQA manager represents the FSQA function at the local plant level and is expected to lead continuous improvement on Food Safety and Quality Assurance.Detailed ResponsibilitiesPeople ManagementCoach train and develop FSQA personnel to drive a higher performance levelMaintain responsibility for ensuring that all FSQA personnel are properly trained to perform job function as well as possess and in-depth knowledge of food safety and quality principlesManage FSQA department staffing in alignment with budgetSupport the development of a talent pipeline for FSQA at the site levelPartner effectively with other departments to improve food safety and qualitySite FSQA Projects and PrioritiesLead the FSQA agenda at the site challenging facility management team where necessary to ensure wholesome products that meet the regulatory requirementsLead and support Home Chef and SQF standards implementation at the site and drive the appropriate FSQA mindset and behaviorSustain efficient food safety and quality management system in compliance to SQF FDA and Home Chef standards including CAPA and training programs.Manage Food Safety and Quality incident supporting decision making for out of specification materials and products ensuring that relevant corrective and preventive actions are defined and implemented.Accountable for site FSQA review and approval of new products FSQA risk assessments and change managementServe as on-site point person for all regulatory and third party inspections; partners with the plant management team to develop necessary corrective and preventive action plansStrategy for Improvement of FSQA ObjectivesLead FSQA Strategy Deployment at the site delivering against key metrics reflected in the company business objectivesUtilize internal and external (customer reported) quality data to identify and execute improvement opportunities for FSQA Department and entire plant teamCollaborate with Production Warehouse Continuous Improvement and other departments to identify and implement initiatives to improve the customer experience (reduce errors)Perform key metric incidents and Continuous Improvement reviews to ensure transparency at management level and coordinate site CAPA activitiesRepresent FSQA function on the Site Management Team.General ResponsibilitiesFollow the facility GMPs and help enforce policies throughout the facilitySupport the efforts of the company to maintain our food safety system (SQF) and quality programsQualificationsThe requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability needed for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.7-10 years experience in quality assurance food safety food distribution food manufacturing supply chain or related fieldBachelors degree in food science food technology microbiology or related field preferred or 10 years in food safety and quality assurance with a proven track record of successStrong written and oral communication skillsAbility to problem solve and work in a fast environment without a lot of structure and/or supervisionStrong leadership skillsStrong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks/prioritiesMinimum 5 years supervisory experience required with at least 3 years successfully managing multiple shifts and/or departmentsExperience with Ready to Eat operationsPrevious experience with GFSI FDA and USDA inspections programs and expectationsCertifications: SQF PCQI HACCP and ServeSafe Manager at time of hire or within 6 months of positionMore About UsPerks and BenefitsCandidates can experience Home Chef as a customer - enter promo code PEOPLE30 for $30 off your first order!Medical dental vision life and disability insurance availablePaid holidays sick time and vacation time401k programFlexible spending accounts for qualified medical dependent care parking or transit expensesHow We Work TogetherWe are humble team players.We are warm and gracious with team members and customers. We seek feedback to improve ourselves - and respectfully listen to and accept input.We are pragmatic next-level thinkers.We come up with novel and unique ideas. We explore new strategies to avoid being constrained by conventional thinking.We take ownership.We approach ambiguous problems prepared to dive in get curious and learn more. We are results-driven always challenging ourselves to exceed goals.Be at Home at Home ChefWe all show up authentically at Home Chef. Our team includes individuals with a variety of identities backgrounds and perspectives. You can trust that youll be able to bring your whole self to an inclusive and enjoyable workplace.We welcome people of all races colors religions national origin or ancestry sex (including sexual identity) age physical or mental disabilities pregnancy veteran or military status unfavorable discharge from military service genetic information sexual orientation marital status order of protection status citizenship status arrest record or expunged/sealed convictions or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal state or local law.Home Chef is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment Home Chef will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact our People team at.To view the California Applicant Noticeclick hereRequired Experience:Manager Key Skills Restaurant Experience,Customer Service,Employee Evaluation,Management Experience,Math,Employment & Labor Law,Sanitation,Leadership Experience,P&L Management,Mentoring,Supervising Experience,Restaurant Management Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1