Microbiology Manager (Regional Position)

Summary:

Are you ready to elevate your career in manufacturing operations and be a part of creating the world’s best desserts? We are seeking a Microbiology Manager to join our client's team in Aurora, CO. In this regional role, you will oversee microbiological programs at four locations across the U.S. and Canada. You will play a critical role in managing and analyzing microbiological data, supporting sanitation and quality assurance teams, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards.

Details:

• Pay Range: $90,000 - $100,000 annually DOE

• Shift: Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm

• Duration: Direct-hire (permanent position)

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the EMP, including ATP, air sampling, water testing, and swabbing programs.

• Establish monitoring sites, identify harborage locations, and conduct root-cause investigations.

• Track and trend EMP data, reporting all non-conformance results promptly to leadership.

• Manage the food safety plan in accordance with regulatory, customer, and other guidelines.

• Conduct internal audits on sanitation policies and procedures.

• Collaborate with sanitation chemical suppliers to improve cleaning practices and train employees.

• Provide technical support to sanitation, QA analytical lab, maintenance, and engineering departments.

• Train and monitor employees on GMPs, aseptic sampling, testing methodologies, and equipment calibration.

• Assist sister facilities in establishing and maintaining EMP programs.

• Write and revise SOPs, policies, and procedures related to microbiological programs.

• Maintain lab files, log spreadsheets, Certificates of Analysis, and Certificate of Quality Letters.

• Oversee third-party lab testing for validation and shelf-life studies.

• Work with various teams on Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) related to EMP.

• Support continuous improvement projects associated with QA departmental goals.

• Maintain a Microbiological Testing Registry for finished products at Tower and Pembroke locations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related discipline.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in food safety, laboratory, or manufacturing environment, with a focus on microbiological testing and analysis.

• Proficiency in EMP programs, microbiology, sanitation practices, and production processes.

• Strong understanding of USDA and FDA regulations, GMPs, GFSI Audits, SSOPs, and SOPs.

• PCQI Certification (or must be obtained within 4 months of hire).

• Experience supervising and training employees in various roles.

• Ability and willingness to travel 25% - 50% of the time within the U.S. and Canada.

• Proficient in English and Spanish, with strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience in food manufacturing facilities and hygiene design is highly desirable.

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