Quality Products from “Our Family to Yours” is more than our company slogan, it is a way of life for us at Ziyad Brothers Importing. We are dedicated to procuring the finest foods and ingredients from around the world for our extended family – our consumers. We strive to continue to grow our position as the leading Mediterranean foods importer and distributor, provide exceptional customer service, maintain ethical conduct in business dealings, treat our team members with respect and give back to our communities.
Ziyad carries a family-like culture inside and out. We care about our employees as we do every aspect of our business. We are currently in a transition period of rapid growth, and we are seeking a seasoned Director of Quality to help us fuel our headway!
Ideal Candidate will reside near Chicago, IL or Kearny, NJ.
This position requires travel between both locations as you will be overseeing multiple facilities.
Job Description
Develop and direct Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) support/evaluation programs and inspection/audit procedures to ensure compliance of products and processes to corporate and regulatory requirements at a Ziyad Brothers Importing Company. The incumbent will manage FSQA execution of source supplier approval, product sourcing functions, produced products, plant sanitation and FSQA related regulatory interaction for the company.
Essential Role Functions
Develop, lead, direct, update, reassessment, verification, and periodic validation of FSQA programs including HACCP Program, Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures, Pest Control, Good Manufacturing Practices, Approved Supplier Program, Foreign Material Control, Plant Sanitation, Chemical Control, Product Quality Assurance, FSQA Customer Complaints, Food Defense and Security
Direct Employee Training of FSQA Programs, Policies, and Procedures
Direct Recall and Traceability Programs including Mock Recalls
Direct Independent FSQA Audit Program - SQF Audits
Assist when necessary for product evaluations, plant visits, and supplier/customer communication to assist other staff members.
Work Experience/Requirements for This Role
7-10 years’ experience with imported/private brands with large # of SKU’s (as appropriate) FSQA Management experience at a federal CFIA/FDA plant (as appropriate) acceptable instead of a degree.
A minimum of three to five years FSQA management with additional R&D (research and development) or production-operations with imported/private brands with a large number of SKU’s.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Bachelor's degree in Food Science or Biological Science from four-year college or university
Master’s degree or higher preferred
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Demonstrate the ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals, as well as to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
Demonstrate the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, can compute rate, ratio, and percent and draw and interpret bar graphs.
Demonstrate the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Demonstrate the ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to use personal computer, lab equipment, food preparation equipment and office communication equipment.
Valid driver's license. SQF Practitioner or equivalent GFSI scheme experience, HACCP Certified (as appropriate)
Schedule
Full-Time
Monday to Friday with weekend work as necessary during projects or go-live scenarios
Work Location: On-Site – Cicero, IL. Potential for remote with regular presence at company headquarters plus expected travel
Travel Required – up to 50%, will be overseeing multiple locations (Cicero, IL; Kearny, NJ & Houston, TX)
Benefits
30% BONUS
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
ZB Importing is an Equal Opportunity Employer