Hybrid Manager, FSQA Corporate Hygienist na StarKist Co.

This position is located in Reston, VA
This position is not remote work
US Citizenship or Green Card Holder - no sponsorship available

PURPOSE -

• The position is responsible for the direction, organization, oversight and implementation of the Corporation’s Quality Hygienic Systems – Prerequisite/GMP programs at StarKist production plants.  
• This position is in place to ensure the production of quality and safe products that meet our customers’ requirements.  
• The position provides onsite oversight and support to the StarKist plant Quality Assurance Managers.  This position will interact with Co-manufacturers & Suppliers.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES – 

• Develop and Implement Quality Policies and Procedures for the StarKist Business Unit.
• Develop and Implement Quality Plans at each manufacturing site.
• Provide direct oversight and support to the factory Quality Assurance Managers for their Hygienic programs: (Provide guidance to Co-manufacturers & Suppliers)
  • Sanitation programs
  • Pest Control programs
  • Employee Hygiene programs
  • Hygienic standards for infrastructure – buildings & grounds
  • Hygienic standards for new lines or new equipment
  • Hygienic zoning & Environmental monitoring 
  • Supplier Management Program
• Assist in Quality System Audits of the StarKist Processing Facilities.
• Coordinate with the plants to develop revised HACCP/prerequisite programs to meet new FDA recommendations. 
• Assist production plants to implement Global Food Safety Initiative BRC Standards and complete third-party qualification audits.  
• Conduct approval audits of new ingredients, packaging, materials, etc. vendors so that their materials may be used in StarKist’s products.
• Conduct Quality System Audits of co-manufacturing and supplier facilities.
• Troubleshoot hygienic issues identified by the plants, through environmental monitoring,  regulatory, internal or 3^rd party audits.
• Develop and monitor production plant Key Performance Indicators related to GMP’s.
• Provide technical and scientific assistance to the production facilities.        

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/COMPETENCIES -   

• Minimum 5-7 years of overall professional experience within the food processing industry with an emphasis in Food Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices/Pre-requisite programs. 
• Must be able to travel by plane. Approximate travel is 25 - 30%. (includes international, passport required)
• Must be capable of travel for extended periods. (extended: 5-7 days)
• Preferrable, previous Quality Management roles in food manufacturing plants.
• BS in Food Science and Technology or related fields with emphasis in Food Engineering, Food Processing and Microbiology.
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control, digital process control principles and data collection.
• Experience in quality hygienic systems; sanitation, pest control, environmental monitoring & employee hygiene 
• Experience in development and implementation of GMP- Pre-requisite Programs.
• Knowledge of federal regulations pertaining to GMPs in food processing facilities.
• Demonstrated prior success in achieving results using team driven philosophies.

If you have a disability and cannot apply online, please mail your resume and cover letter to:

StarKist Co.

1875 Explorer Street

10^th Floor

Reston, VA 20190

ATTN: Human Resources

Please note: this option is for individuals with disabilities only.

StarKist Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, ethnicity, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, medical condition, disability, military service, pregnancy and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. EOE/AA/Vet/Disability