Sr. Manager Quality Systems

Overview

POM Wonderful delivers a whole lot of healthy products from tree to table. We grow, harvest, package, and market fresh pomegranates, pomegranate arils, and a selection of delicious pomegranate-blended juices and teas. With over 9,000 acres in California’s Central Valley, POM Wonderful is committed to unleashing the antioxidant power of handpicked pomegranates.

The Sr. Quality Systems Manager is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the POM Wonderful Food Safety and Quality programs. This role leads the culture of food safety and quality, and develops FS&Q goals for the facility.

Compensation: $120,000 - $140,000 salary, which may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.

• Develop, administer, and maintain programs that assure the production of high quality, food-safe products.
• Lead and oversee: functional HACCP program; BRC standards; SOPs; allergen safety systems; GMPs; quality specification compliance; budget creation and compliance; and applying SPC to ensure effective process control.
• Manage the plant FS&Q training programs and food analytical testing procedures.
• Trend and communicate plant KPI’s, including customer/consumer complaints; drive root cause analysis and corrective actions to drive improvement.
• Support regulatory and customer requirements and communications supporting plant management and the food safety team.
• Partner with Plant Management, Production, Maintenance, and Sanitation to operationalize programs and turn standards into routines (pre-op checks, process control limits, shift-by-shift verification).
• Ensure root-cause rigor (5-Why/Fishbone), action effectiveness checks, and timely closure; maintain dashboards and executive reporting of trend analyses.
• Manage QA and food safety requests in a timely manner.
• Direct alignment with the Quality and Food Safety team on organizational direction and goals.
• Manage the development of direct reports, including feedback, salary planning, and recognition programs.
• Develop Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts and provide effective feedback to employees at all levels.
• Develop Finished Goods and Raw Material specifications.
• Manage scheduling, execution, and responses to required customer audits.
• Coordinate the FSSC document control processes.

• Skills and experience include:
  Global GAP, GFSI-BRC audits, HACCP/HARPC is a must.
• Ability to handle multiple complex projects and work under pressure in a high-stress environment.
• Independent leader who can follow through on action items and get things done.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly with personnel, customers, suppliers, and other business contacts.
• Collaborative with operations to provide strong customer service and cross-functional delivery.
• Ability to proactively identify challenges and develop solutions through continuous improvement principles.
• High integrity and accountability with a positive can-do mindset.
• Time management and prioritization skills; ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment; knowledge of Food Safety Management Systems, HACCP, and Good Agricultural Practices.
• Demonstrated ability to use statistical tools for problem solving, data analysis, and decision making.

• B.S. in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field.
• 5+ years’ experience in managing the Food Safety & Quality function, with a minimum of 2 years as a manager.
• Experience in food manufacturing and/or distribution, as well as regulatory affairs, is required.
• Management experience over a quality department is preferred.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft applications, databases, and spreadsheets.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work within a team environment and with external partners.
• Self-motivated and able to achieve high impact in an unstructured environment.

• POM's Dedication to You: Thriving Wellness Community includes comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans, and a 401k with match. Resources include 24/7 online physician consultations, virtual mental health…