Quality Assurance Manager- Natural Ingredients

Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we will be better with you. 

At Sensient Natural Ingredients, we are looking to welcome a Quality Assurance Manager at our Livingston, California location to be a part of a continuous improvement focused management team.

This position will report to the Quality Assurance Director and help drive and improve the Food Safety, Sanitation, Supplier Approval, and Customer Complaint programs at Sensient Natural Ingredients. You will work closely with all levels of management and hourly personnel, engaging company employees in these programs. 

What you will do: 

• Ensure daily plant Food Safety operations follow company policies, procedures, customer requirements, and local, state, federal regulations. 
• Lead in the implementation of SQF, HACCP, and FSMA programs, serve as company liaison for all State, Federal, Customer, and Kosher certifications and inspections.
• Investigate all customer complaints, manage investigations, and ensure timely review and responses to complaints.
• Manage a direct team as well as serve as an organizational resource for knowledge around HACCP, FMSA, Food Defense, and GFSI auditing schemas.
• Prioritize and drive process improvement initiatives throughout the organization to achieve organizational KPI's and ensure customer satisfaction.

What you will bring: 

• Preferably 7+ years’ experience in Quality Assurance/ Food Safety/ Regulatory environment within the Food and/or Fresh Food industry, accompanied with 3+ years in a leadership role. 
• Experience leading and implementing a successful quality assurance program.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to lead through influence with multiple levels of leadership. 
• A minimum of a four-year equivalent degree in chemistry, microbiology, food science, or other related technical degree is required, advanced (Masters) degree preferred.
• Experience leading internal and external audits.
• Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) certification and implementation experience preferred.
• Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) certification is required. 

What you will get: 

• The ability to make a direct impact on one of Sensient’s largest and fastest growing lines of businesses.
• Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, onsite 5 days per week. 
• An excellent salary, benefit offering and development opportunities. 
• A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond.

About Sensient: Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. 

About Sensient Natural Ingredients: Sensient Natural Ingredients is one of the largest producers and distributors in the world of dehydrated onion and garlic products as well as chili powder, paprika, chili pepper and dehydrated vegetables such as parsley. These ingredients are used in many of today's popular convenience foods. 

The salary range for this position is $110,000 - $140,000. Pay within the range is based on several factors, which may include, but are not limited to, education, work experience, specialized training, and labor market conditions.  In addition to salary, Sensient is proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to support the holistic well-being of our employees and their families. This position is also eligible for performance-based incentive pay

THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Sensient Technologies, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions. 

SPONSORSHIP: Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in the US without the need for employment visa sponsorship. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Sensient is an Equal Opportunity Employer, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.

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