Rise Baking Company was founded by bakery experts passionate about providing our customers with high quality products and providing a positive, collaborative place to work for our people.

　　We are a company built on elevating expectations. It’s what sets us apart from others in the baking industry. And our people are our finest ingredient.

　　We believe the quality of our people is just as important as the quality of our products. Our environment encourages creativity, and we value an entrepreneurial and industrious approach to work —a place where honesty, respect, and trust are the essential ingredients for how we do business. We take pride in working with creative individuals with a passion for what they do, and we’re always looking to expand our team.

　　We offer a wide variety of professional and management opportunities, including sales, product development, account management, general management, finance, engineering, administration, and information systems management. We also employ a diverse workforce of hourly food production, packaging, quality assurance, warehouse, sanitation personnel, leads, and supervisors.

　　Like our products, our benefits package offers quality that makes a difference.

　　Coverage options may include:

　　Medical, dental, life, disability, vision, and supplemental insurance

　　Company paid holidays

　　Paid Time Off (PTO) plans

　　Performance bonus potential

　　401k plan with company match

　　Expectations Deliciously Exceeded.

　　Job Purpose

　　Provide quality assurance, food safety, employee safety, and regulatory leadership to the facility by ensuring quality systems are communicated, implemented, and sustained. Ensure products, systems, and programs are consistent and meet both internal and external requirements.

　　Essential Functions

　　Oversee food safety program, quality standards, and legality of products manufactured in the facility

　　Maintain the facility GFSI audit standard

　　Ensure compliance with quality policies, procedures, cGMPs, and product specifications

　　Preserve the integrity of the GFSI and facility quality systems through enforcement of the policies and procedures outlined in the quality/food safety manual

　　Oversee Food Safety and HACCP teams, ensuring changes are reviewed in the facility as introduced and potential risks identified

　　Monitor quality metrics and key performance indicators and recommend changes to meet standards

　　Maintain and update the recall program, acting as the recall team leader

　　Facilitate customer complaint process and plant deviation investigations, as well as implement corrective actions for continuous improvement

　　Maintain supplier records ensuring compliance with regulations and guidelines

　　Manage the facility’s internal auditing program and verification and validation activities to ensure finished product meets established company quality and food safety standards

　　Oversee the non-conforming product program for the facility, as well as implement corrective actions for continuous improvement

　　Participate in new product development and commercialization process, reviewing all quality and food safety changes as they occur

　　Oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of the environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs in the facility, e.g., safety manual, safety committee, safety auditing, etc.

　　Preserve the integrity of the EHS system through enforcement of the policies and procedures outlined in the safety manual; re-evaluate programs and procedures comprising the safety manual whenever process or facility changes are made

　　Evaluate and participate in employee accident investigations to ensure thorough root cause analysis is conducted; implement and ensure corrective actions are completed

　　Review facility accident statistics, monitor trends, and provide recommendations on prevention strategies

　　Provide guidance to the plant team on OSHA regulations

　　Schedule, conduct, and oversee internal and external audits of the Quality, Food Safety, and EHS systems in the facility including all local, state, and federal regulatory agencies

　　Maintain kosher program and other certifications (RSPO, Organic, Non-GMO) as required

　　Ensure employees are trained adequately on food safety, GFSI, quality assurance concepts, regulatory requirements, and employee safety

　　Prepare and manage departmental budgets

　　Interview, select, and train quality and supervisory employees

　　Directly manage QA Supervisor, Sanitation/Safety Supervisor, and QA administration (others as necessary)

　　Keep apprised of industry best practices and developments in federal, state, and local regulations that impact facility quality, food safety, and EHS systems

　　Perform other job-related duties as assigned

　　Qualifications (Education/Experience)

　　Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related degree preferred

　　HACCP, PCQI, and OSHA certification preferred

　　Minimum 5 years of progressive and demonstrated quality assurance and food safety management leadership experience in the food industry or manufacturing industry

　　Proficient knowledge in food safety programs and systems: GFSI (BRC or SQF preferred), internal auditing, cGMPs, HACCP, FSMA, Sanitation

　　Experience leading regulatory inspections

　　Proven fiscal responsibility (financial planning, budgeting, financial analysis, variance reporting, etc.)

　　Strong computer skills including experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Office

　　Excellent skills in the areas of teamwork, motivation, decision making, relationship building, and coaching

　　Strong verbal and written communication skills

　　Ability to think critically and solve complex problems

　　Ability to organize, manage multiple priorities, and maintain high attention to detail in a fast-paced environment

　　Expectations (Exhibit and Promote Company's Core Values)

　　People: We engage, empower, and appreciate our people- they are our finest ingredient

　　Safety: We invest in systems, policies, and training that ensure safety

　　Customer Partnerships: We make decisions with the customer experience in mind and ensure win/win outcomes

　　Collaboration: We leverage each other's unique experiences to drive the best outcomes for our expanding company

　　Communication: We inform and listen to our team members, customers, suppliers, and investors

　　Results: We prioritize activities that drive profitable growth, and we celebrate our achievements

　　An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disabilities.