Culinary Assurance Supervisor, 2nd Shift

What You’ll Do:

· Collaborate with Operations, Sanitation and leadership to drive ownership of food safety, quality, and culinary standards on the production floor

· Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and culinary standards are integrated into the entire production process

· Develop, recommend and monitor corrective actions when deficiencies in food safety or quality are identified

· Supervise and mentor the Q&FS teams and beyond through training, coaching and performance management

· Provide ongoing support for hourly team members across facilities

· Implement food safety, quality assurance and culinary programs to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and finished product standards

· Plan, conduct and monitor inspections and testing of materials and products to ensure safety and culinary quality

· Generate reports describing activities, trends and expenditures; communicate findings and action plan to necessary/appropriate parties; to include lab data technical analysis

· Ensure adherence to quality programs, including HACCP and GMPs

· Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the food safety culture and reduce risk across facilities

· Develop and execute training programs to support the company’s food safety, quality and culinary objectives

· Ensure the prompt and accurate implementation of new regulations at facilities and with suppliers

· Represent the Q&FS team on cross-functional teams and collaborate on company-wide initiatives

· Other duties as assigned

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What You’ll Need:

· Passion for delivering safe, quality and delicious food to the consumer.

· At least 3-4 years experience in a management role (w/ direct reports) in a commercial food environment (food manufacturing, or multi-unit food operator, or similar)

· Quality Assurance or Food Safety experience in a food manufacturing plant strongly desired

· Restaurant cooking experience strongly desired

· USDA experience a plus

· Knowledge of food safety principes, including HACCP, GMPs and the willingness to learn more

· Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, and SAP.

· Self-motivated with proven leadership skills.

· Thrive in a start-up environment.

· Bilingual - English/Spanish is a plus.

· Must be able to work in a team environment.

· Must have a positive attitude.

· Must have good written and oral communication skills.

· Ability to work in fast-paced, effectively under pressure, and deadline-oriented environment.

· Flexible availability: we work night and weekend shifts.

· Lifting of up to 50 pounds

· Comfortable working in envinonments with varying temperatures

· Ability to handle chemicals and solvents according to MSDS guidelines

· Degree is strongly desired

Healthy, Diverse Teams Breed Innovation:

Kevin’s Natural Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We deeply believe that diverse backgrounds and experiences make better teams, and we seek to attract talent from all walks of life. The team at Kevin’s is smart, humble, and passionate and we value a work environment that fosters personal development and opportunities to move within our small, but quickly growing organization.

More About Kevin’s Natural Foods:

Kevin's Natural Foods is a line of refrigerated and frozen meals, sides, soups, and sauces on a mission to empower even the busiest people to eat clean without sacrificing flavor. Co-founded by Kevin McCray who battled an auto-immune disorder for years, Kevin's Natural Foods was born from his desire to make clean eating seamlessly fit into any lifestyle. Shockingly delicious and made with clean ingredients, Kevin’s products are ready in minutes and always free from gluten, soy, and refined sugar.

In 2023, Kevin’s Natural Foods joined the Mars Food & Nutrition family, allowing us to expand our reach, accelerate innovation, and bring our mission to even more households while staying true to the quality and integrity that define our brand. A true market disruptor, Kevin's is the first clean refrigerated entrée brand working to prove every day that proper nutrition can be as delicious as it is healthy.

Salary Range: $85,000.00-$105,000.00 annually + benefits + bonus

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