Manager, Quality & Sanitation - Ashland

Since 1869 we've connected people through food they love. We're proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell's brand, as well as Michael Angelo's, noosa, Pace, Pacific Foods, Prego, Rao's Homemade, Swanson, and V8. In our Snacks division, we have brands like Cape Cod, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pepperidge Farm, Snack Factory, and Snyder's of Hanover.

Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

Why Campbell's...

• Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners).
• Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting.
• Campbell's offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay.
• If in WHQ - free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store.
• Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell's. Our "Campbell's Cares" program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.
• Campbell's has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.

How you will make history here...

This position is responsible for implementation and maintenance of quality and food safety systems for the Ashland, Ohio bakery and related operations. This includes direct responsibility for and organization of the quality assurance team, sanitation team and any activities related to R&D initiatives at the plant.

What you will do...

• Maintains organizational structure and scheduling of quality team and sanitation resources to support plant operations.
• Assures Quality conformance to specifications, standards and expectations for all products and processes.
• Develop and clearly communicate site quality and sanitation programs and initiatives
• Execution, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the site Safe Quality Foods (SQF) program, act as the site designated SQF Practitioner
• Manage site regulatory compliance, leading and preparing site for inspections with FDA, Food Defense and Ohio Department of Agriculture
• Facilitates education and training of plant personnel in Sensory Analysis, Analytical Testing, Product Specifications, and Sanitary Design of equipment. Maintains programs with roll out of all new products and equipment.
• Develop and train plant team members on quality, food safety, sanitation system requirements. Provide coaching and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Performs internal plant quality, sanitation, and food safety audits. Leads customer and 3rd party certification audits within the plant.
• Maintain the site Food Safety Plan and HACCP program; lead Food Safety compliance as the site designated PCQI
• Work with internal and external stakeholders on quality initiatives for products, programs and processes as directed.
• Works with R&D team on new product and product improvement initiatives. Coordinate collection and shipment of samples and data as requested.
• Oversee raw material quality program and vendor conformance to internal standards.
• Actively participate in Continuous Improvement activities, responsibility for driving improvement of KPI's related to Quality, Food Safety, and Sanitation performance including nonconforming product, quality complaint rates, site regulatory compliance, master sanitation schedule compliance, and sanitation right the first time.
• Responsible for site Master Sanitation Schedule compliance and ensuring the sanitation department is resourced correctly to complete assigned sanitation tasks, on-time and to standard.
• Partner with chemical vendor and corporate sanitarian for implementation of improved sanitation program and proper use of cleaning tools and chemicals.
• Monitors pest control documentation and assists with program maintenance. Work with pest control vendor to identify risks and implement corrective actions, as needed.
• Oversee Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP), to ensure program compliance and appropriate risk mitigation strategies.
• Lead investigations for non-conforming products, non-conforming supplier materials, consumer complaints and food safety incidents
• Perform all other duties, as assigned by the site Manufacturing Director and Field Quality Director

Who you will work with...

You will be responsible for leading the Quality and Sanitation functions within the facility, which includes up to 17 hourly associates and 1 Salaried Supervisor. You are also the primary decision-maker related to Food Safety, Quality, and Sanitation, site PCQI and SQF Practitioner.

What you bring to the table (must have) ...

• Bachelor's degree
• 5 years' experience working in a manufacturing facility
• 3 years' plant quality assurance experience
• 2 years' people management experience

It would be great to have...

• Food manufacturing experience
• BS in Food Science or related degree
• Ability to communicate effectively and work well with others individually and in a team setting
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Ability to work in Microsoft Office efficiently (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other Quality Management System software
• Good problem-solving skills
• Effective leader with sound experience
• Knowledge of food safety and quality systems

Compensation and Benefits:

The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.