Senior Specialist QRC

1.This role is responsible for all food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance of the Agile Innovation Product Development Process and traditional early-stage Innovation by assuring the food quality and food safety aspects of the projects are taken into account in planning and implementation. Conducts Quality Design Reviews to determines risks. Effectively communicates and transfers knowledge on projects and product changes to regional QRC personnel.

2.Area of involvement  include, but is not limited to, identification and approval of ingredients and packaging, conducting quality system assessments (ingredient/packaging suppliers, manufacturing locations, distribution sites, etc.), policy and procedure development pertaining to Innovation, developing Food Safety and Quality plans and providing on-site support of manufacturing and distribution operations.

3.Ensures compliance with government regulations, industry standards and Company’s program and procedures through the new product innovation process

4.Work with Hershey’s QRC, Engineering, Packaging, and R&D team members to identify, standardize, and implement best practices, new technologies and methods related to new product innovation and any emerging issues

5.Provides on-site support at manufacturing sites during trials and/or production runs

•Able to work in a dynamic environment with short deadlines and constantly shifting business needs.

•Thorough knowledge of Food Safety and HACCP, GMPs, FDA regulations, quality design principles.

•FDA PCQI certification preferred.

•Ability to troubleshoot using Company-wide resources and evaluate quality systems.

•Capable of understanding varied manufacturing processes to include dairy, sweeteners, confectionery, cereal, peanuts and tree nuts, ground nuts, raisins, flour, snacks, baking, extrusion and warehousing.

•Manufacturing plant experience preferred.

•Ability to work in a team environment and independently in a flexible work environment with changing priorities.

•Solid communication skills in verbal and written form. Solid presentation skills.

•BS degree in a technical field such as Chemistry/Biology/Microbiology, Food Science, Engineering.  FDA PCQI (Preventative Control Qualified Individual) certification preferred.

•Minimum 5 years experience in the food industry with experience in manufacturing/co-manufacturing/co-packing/distribution quality systems and industry benchmarking.