Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future!

At HP Hood LLC, we celebrate our differences. Our diversity of people, backgrounds, experiences, thoughts and perspectives are fostered to create an inclusive work environment. We are at our best when we respect and value each other - One Team One Company!

Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, 401k matches, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more. This position is also eligible for our bonus program.

Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat and more.

Salary: For candidates based in NY this position typically pays between $91,600 - $104,000.

Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:30 pm; hours subject to change and overtime as necessary.

Travel: up to 30%

Plans, coordinates, and directs food safety, regulatory and quality standards in the Vernon, NY manufacturing facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor and develop FSQR technicians, supervisors and QMS/SQF associates.
• Foster a culture of quality and collaboration amongst peers and plant personnel.
• Manage staff responsible for maintaining accurate records of all product testing and quality management system compliance.
• Formulates and maintains Food Safety, Quality and Regulatory objectives in conjunction with corporate policies and goals.
• In conjunction with Sales, manage all customer complaints or quality issues and determine what action or remedy needs to be implemented, both internally and externally.
• Performs quality process and product reviews to ensure compliance with stated requirements, including vendor quality manuals and company QMS.
• Collaborate on plant KPI's and make recommendations as needed.
• Lead or collaborate in RCA, CAPA, AAR's and other continuous improvement initiatives.
• Key contact for Regulatory agencies, customers and other 3 party inspections.
• Keeps management team abreast of significant issues or developments identified during quality assurance activities and actions being taken to improve the situation.
• Prepares and presents technical and program information to the management team.
• Maintains current awareness of Regulatory issues and implementation of compliance requirements.
• Maintains all SQF/QMS requirements.
• Collaborates to develop and maintain a culture of proactive quality.
• Travel as required.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• B.S. degree in Biology, Food Science, Dairy Science, Chemistry or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years quality or management experience.
• 3+ years managing quality staff.
• Working knowledge of plant quality systems, laboratory functions and manufacturing operations.
• Working knowledge of FDA and PMO and other government/regulatory requirements.

• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills.
• Certification and/or License - Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) certification or attainment of PCQI within 12 months of hiring.
• Mature leadership and team building skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.