About LiDestri Food and Drink

LiDestri Food and Drink has grown from our roots as a pasta sauce and salsa manufacturer to become an R&D engine, formulating and producing innovative food products for our national and retailer brand partners. A family-run company based in Rochester, NY, LiDestri employs over 1,000 people across three U.S. locations. We have decades-long partnerships with some of the most respected consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies and the most highly inventive retailer brands.

Excellent Pay and Benefits:

Great career-pathing
Professional development, including unlimited online training courses
Health insurance with premium contributions
Dental, vision, HSA
100% company paid life insurance and long-term disability
401k – with employer match
Paid time off to include- vacation, sick pay, wellness time off, and 10 holidays
Company bonuses
And many more….

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible to ensure the quality of products and services meets required standards (regulatory, customer, productivity, cost) by utilizing and applying quality systems and statistical problem-solving methods to improve products, processes, methods, and systems. This position serves as a global advocate to promote and communicate quality processes, systems and standards internally and externally (supply base to customer). Responsibility encompasses management of multiple quality systems; team participation on new product development, continuous improvement, and problem-solving teams; and supplier/customer interface.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES:

Process Control Management: Develop, test, implement and monitor statistical process control tools; apply multi-step problem-solving methods and accurate data reporting; develop, train, and execute control plans, data collection methods, testing/gaging, and standard work; support or lead continuous improvement and change management projects related to process, supplier, and material changes. Requires close collaboration with manufacturing, process/project engineering, operational excellence, supply chain, enterprise QEHS functions, research & development, and IT
Supplier Quality Support: Participate with Quality Manager to develop, implement, monitor, and maintain and act on supplier quality management tools and evaluation systems (i.e., PPAP, receiving inspection, non-conforming material, corrective action)
Quality Systems Management: Create, manage, audit, report on, and revise quality management systems based on LiDestri needs, the ISO 9000 system, the ISO 22000 system, the SQF program, and other models
New Product Development: Lead, plan & manage product reliability and validation testing, participate/lead design & process failure modes, effects, and analysis as well as drawing reviews; develop and implement quality assurance plans from receiving inspection through final product audit; develop and implement supplier expectations and requirements; coordinate customer service requirements and implementation plans.
Continuous Improvement: Lead, facilitate, and participate on continuous improvement and problem-solving teams. Lead and facilitate appropriate quality themed projects and corrective action items. Use proven statistical methods, problem solving techniques, and recognized testing methods to develop data, recommendations, and solutions in both a production and laboratory environment. Ensure accurate documentation of problems and solutions. Provide cross-functional team leadership to matrix teams.
Global Focus: Serve as key Quality interface with customers and suppliers regarding thorough customer complaint analysis, problem solving efforts, and corrective action implementation.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree with a major field of study in engineering, statistics, or related technical field strongly desired
Minimum of 5 years in quality, product, or reliability engineering or related field
Hands-on experience with mechanical, electromechanical, and data acquisition gages/devices and related software applications/platforms
Advanced statistical skills and application of process capability principles; including analysis software tools
Strong problem-solving and team skills demonstrated on a variety of projects
Demonstrated experience in designed experimentation, testing protocol, failure analysis, root cause analysis and problem-solving methods based in six sigma and lean principles
Knowledge and application of the ISO 9000 series quality systems model.
Strong cross functional teambuilding and teamwork
Flexibility in hours and ability to travel required

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to:

Long periods of standing/moving, working around moving mechanical parts/conveyors
Loud environment, hot/cold, wet/dry conditions
Lifting/carrying <50 pounds
Frequent reaching/pulling/climbing stairs/stooping/kneeling/bending

DISCLAIMER: The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed and is not an inclusive summary of job duties and responsibilities. The omission of specific statements of duties or responsibilities does not exclude them from the position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the Company as the needs of the Company and requirements of the job change.