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

　　Assist in developing and maintaining all programs and procedures related to food safety and quality. Direct Quality Assurance department and inspection operations on all shifts for received, in-process, and finished product quality and food safety.

　　Essential Functions:

　　Provide daily supervision of QA Technicians regarding training and development in proper procedures, standards, and handling of employee relations, including establishment of measurable goals and input on performance reviews.

　　Train, develop, and mentor QA Technicians regarding food safety, quality, and legality.

　　Manage shift planning/scheduling and work assignments for Quality Assurance department positions.

　　Oversee food safety program, quality standards, and legality of products manufactured in the facility; support compliance to plant quality and food safety systems, pest control, sanitation, environmental policy, corrective action policy, etc...

　　Direct the inspection of incoming ingredients including random sampling of products, the physical condition of ingredients and packaging, fat and moisture content, and compliance with ingredient specifications.

　　initiate quality complaint investigations; verity corrective action completion and continued conformance.

　　Support facility during inspections, customer audits, and other interactions with regulatory agencies/customer.

　　Participate in new product development and commercialization.

　　Inspect work areas for safety hazards, observe employees' safe work habits, and take corrective action as necessary; fill out accident investigation reports and attend safety meetings, as appropriate; communicate and follow up to meet safety goals.

　　Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

　　Qualifications (Education/Experience)

　　College degree or work experience equivalent; 1+ year of supervisory experience preferred or equivalent training or recognized aptitude.

　　3+ years of quality experience in the food industry; knowledge and proven experience with food safety programs and systems

　　Microbiological and sanitation experience preferred.

　　HACCP and PCQI certified or willing to become certified.

　　Versed in scientific methodology, RCA, continuous improvement, SPC, and other tools to reduce process variability.

　　Operational knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office applications.

　　Demonstrated ability to organize and supervise a diverse work force.

　　Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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

　　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.

　　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.

　　2nd Shift - 3:00pm - 11:00pm