Bel, makers of iconic brands including Babybel, The Laughing Cow, Boursin, and GoGo Squeez is a growing global company thatvalues your contributions, strives to create a sense of belonging for everyone andoffers career growth and development opportunities, as well ascompetitivetotal compensation and meaningful well-being benefits from day one. For All, For Good, our company signature, reflects Bel's commitment to sustainability and healthier and responsible food for all.The company has headquarters in Chicago (Bel Brands USA) and New York City (GoGo Squeez) and operates 5 manufacturing plants in Little Chute, WI; Leitchfield, KY; Brookings, SD; Traverse City, MI; and Nampa, ID.

Job Title: Quality System Engineer  

Reports to: Quality Manager      

Number of Direct Reports: 1 

Location: Nampa, ID  

Job Summary: 

The Quality Systems Engineer is responsible for leading the Nampa plant’s SQF, Kosher, Organic, HACCP, and regulatory programs.  In addition, this position oversees the quality documentation program led by the Quality Document Specialist (EDM, consumer complaints, SOPs, etc.). 

Job Responsibilities & Tasks: 

• Leads all Food Quality, Food Safety, and Trademark compliance programs: 

• Defining, implementing, and sustaining HACCP/Food Safety & Quality Plan 

• HACCP Team Leader 

• Defining, implementing, and sustaining the Food Defense/Intentional Adulterations Plan 

• Provide leadership in meeting all 3rd party audit (SQF, Organic, and Kosher) requirements 

• Develop, implement, and sustain quality systems to meet SQF guidelines   

• SQF Practitioner for the site 

• Conduct an annual SQF internal audit to ensure compliance 

• Responsible for overseeing pest control program 

• Oversees and supervises the Document Control Specialist 

• Electronic Data Management system 

• SOP management 

• Digital documentation administration 

• Apply quality engineering principles to collect, analyze and interpret data to make quality evaluations through the application of continuous improvement methods 

• Drive the investigation of customer complaints, conduct root cause analysis, and facilitate corrective and preventative actions 

• Manages the small equipment calibration program (pH meters, titrators, brix meters, scales, etc.) 

• All other duties as assigned 

Key Performance Indicator (KPI): 

• Quality KPIs, including but not limited to: 

• Consumer Complaint rate (CPM) 

Position Requirements:  

EDUCATION  

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or a related field is required 

EXPERIENCE 

• Minimum of 8 years of quality assurance experience in a food manufacturing environment is required 

• SQF training, experience in SQF quality system or other GFSI standard is required 

• HACCP training is required 

• FSMA, Organic, and Kosher certification experience required 

• SQF Practitioner certification required 

SKILLS 

• Strong attention to detail and ability to conduct audits  

• Highly organized with strong time management skills 

• Analytical problem solver 

• Works well on cross-functional teams and facilitates open dialogue  

• Able to create and comfortably deliver training in small and large group settings 

• Strong customer service skills  

• Ability to communicate proficiently in English verbally and in writing (including email)  

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite 

PHYSICAL & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS 

• Must be able lift up to 40 lbs. 

• Must be able to work 8-12 hours per day and be on their feet for extended periods of time 

• Be able to work all shifts (primarily day shift) 

• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 

Bel Brands is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Bel Brands prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Bel Brand’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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