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About the Role

Implements and maintains food safety policies and procedures for maximum operating efficiency and compliance.

Your Impact

• Assists in the development, implementation and maintenance of the Food Safety Plans for all food products.

• Conducts audits of processes and sanitation procedures; reviews results of product and environmental testing; identifies opportunities for improvement and/or trends requiring additional investigation.

• Collects and processes in process and finished goods samples, analyzes and complies data associated with samples.

• Performs investigations in response to nonconforming results; conducts investigative sampling and analysis, performs process and facility audits, and/or communicates cross-functionally to identify the root cause of deviations; assists with implementing corrective and preventive measures.

• Collects key performance indictor data and generates reports or analysis that identifies trends, risks and opportunities to drive continuous improvement.

• Maintains policies and procedures to ensure food safety and quality; continually evaluates and makes recommendations for improvements as needed.

• Stays up-to-date on new regulations and current events regarding food science by reviewing scientific literature.

• Collaborates with cross-functional team to facilitate and support corrective action and preventive action plans.

• Develops, validates and maintains the Food Safety Plans for all food products, to include Food Defense plans.

• Develops/implements methods for product testing.

• Coordinates and conducts routine Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) / Food Safety audits; initiates corrective actions as needed.

• Collaborates with stakeholders to identify and resolve any critical issues impacting the business.

• Prepares and presents proposals for process improvements including justification, ROI, schedule, resources, etc.

• Leads small groups or teams in improvement activities (process efficiency, cost, problem resolution, etc.). Initiates recommendations for improvements based on tasks assigned.

• May develop and conduct training programs.

About You: The Skills & Expertise You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biology or Microbiology, Engineering or related field preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience, and 2-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment or related field.

• HACCP and PCQI Certifications.

• Certified in Food Defense.

• Experience with Food Safety GFSI Certification Schemes ISO 22000 required.

• Ability to create and verbally deliver presentations to internal management and other audiences.

• Requires analytical, problem solving and project management skills.

• Ability to work independently and as a participant on a team.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Company Overview

About our Company - Canon Virginia, Inc. located in Newport News, Virginia is a global manufacturer for Canon’s office and consumer products. Our innovative and efficient production methods along with our environmental commitment make us a leading global manufacturer. Since opening our doors in 1985, Canon Virginia has provided world class manufacturing services. It is the policy of Canon Virginia, Inc. (CVI) to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, creed, color, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, national origin, or physical/mental disability except where there is a bona fide occupational qualification. This policy relates to all phases of recruitment, employment, compensation, benefits administration and participation in company sponsored employee activities. This includes hiring, promotions, demotions, transfers, layoffs, recall, training and terminations. Employment practices will conform to all federal, state and local laws on non-discrimination.http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm )

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Location US-VA-Newport News

Company Canon Virginia, Inc.

Requisition ID 32043 Category Quality Assurance/Quality Control Position Type Full-Time