Job Description

**Essential Functions

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• Oversees blending of raw materials to product mineral batches according to company standards and to meet production demand; maintains mineral inventory.

• Oversees laboratory duties to include microbiological testing of finished product and environmental monitoring.

• Oversees stocking, rotating and maintenance of lab supplies and equipment. Completes daily paperwork and report results to Supervisor.

• Oversees performance of internal audits of plant sanitation, GMP’s and machine operation functions and reports results to Supervisor.

• Ensures that all quality systems are being adhered to and maintained at all times.

• Responsible to performing root cause/corrective action investigations for non-conformances.

• Oversees safety team activities. Monitors and enforces safety requirements.

• Builds a positive work environment.

• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.

• Serves as a backup to the QA Manager in tasks relating to food safety and food quality within the facility when the QA Manager is out.

• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.

• Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

**Qualifications

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• Minimum Qualifications:- 4 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
  • 4 Years – Experience in Position
  • 4 Years – Experience managing people/projects

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

• Preferred Qualifications:- 6 Years– Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment

  • 6 Years – Experience working in Position

  • 6 Years – Experience managing people/projects

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

**Education

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• Minimum Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Quality, Biological Sciences, Engineering or other related field

• Preferred:

• Master's Degree in Food Science, Quality, Biological Sciences, Engineering or other related field

**Certification/License:

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• Required: N/A
• Preferred: HACCP, SQF

**Foreign Language

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• Required: None Required
• Preferred: None Required

You should be proficient in:

• Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA)
• Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
• FDA Regulations