The Food Safety/Quality Assurance Auditor is responsible for the successful quality and compliance management operations at Jetro/Restaurant Depot locations. This is done through process performance audits to ensure all applicable corporate operating procedures, federal, state, county, and municipal laws, regulations, and/or ordinances meet or exceed expectations and to act when predefined standards are not met.

Responsibilities:

Partner with management to lead quality initiatives that develop and maintain a high performing, scalable, and compliant quality systemPerform or oversee routine audits of compliance processes to assure accuracy and thoroughness of completionParticipate in and facilitate state regulatory compliance inspections, investigate, and resolve compliance concerns, issues, or violations while working with department.Label/packaging review adhering to requirementsWorks with FSQA - co-workers and operations to identify all regulatory requirements and Ensuring all relevant product safety and quality records are reviewed and filed properly.Training new hires on GMP and Food safety related subjects.Participating in Internal audits and keep track of trends. Conduct research on compliance topics.Ensures that compliance issues/concerns within Jetro/Restaurant Depot are being appropriately evaluated, investigated, and resolvedWork with department leaders to troubleshoot any deficiencies that surface, to ensure issues get rectified quickly with high standardAnalyze facility trends to assess potential areas of continued non-complianceRoutinely reviews monthly corporate QA/QC documentation and assures that all areas of concern are addressed appropriately according to corporate policy and regulatory standardsPerform assigned Quality InspectionsPerform improvement projects as identified.Collect quality data and report metrics to management.Monitors compliance to established Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidance.Expected to adhere to safe work practices, follow GMP and HACCP guidelines, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained.Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect product safety, product quality or personnel safety.Maintain a positive work atmosphere.May make decisions and perform the job responsibilities of the Quality & Compliance Manager in their absence.Performs other duties as assigned.QualificationsAssociate degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field required, Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field preferred3+ years of regulatory compliance management including interfacing with regulators and inspectors5+ years work experience with a proven track record of building and developing QA/QC processes and systemsMust have the knowledge and skills required to work in a fast paced and challenging environmentMust be able to work variable day shifts dependent on business needKnowledge of the GMP, HACCP and Environmental sanitation programsExperience with GMP, HACCP, PCQI or similar certification experience preferredPossess a strong knowledge of sanitary design, specification, and implementation of food\pharmaceutical processing systemsExceptional computer skills in Microsoft® Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word) a plus

Additional Requirements

Must possess valid driver's licenseDemonstrated ability to communicate effectively within the organization.Demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others. Willingness to do 25-50% overnight travelAn ability to think ahead, plan a full shift and prepare action plans to achieve results.An ability to balance and achieve positive results in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, cost, and employee relations.The possession of quality orientation and attention to detail, problem analysis and resolution. Must have knowledge of basic warehouse food safety, quality, and regulatory standards. Must be PCQI certified.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Occasional lifting, carrying 50+ lbs;Occasional pulling, pushing pallets 100-500 lbs.Frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching.Frequent exposure to cold/freezing temperatures.Frequent Exposure to moving equipment within warehouses.Frequent walking on concrete floors.

Benefits:

Medical, Vision, Dental, company matched 401K, Vacation/Personal Days

Pay Range: $62,500 - $72,500