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Direct message the job poster from Bolthouse Fresh Foods
Jose Rocha
Human Resources Manager- Talent acquisition strategy - Talent Management
THE ROLE:
This position will report to the: VP of Quality and Food Safety
Location: Bakersfield, CA
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employment Category: Full Time
STRONG HISTORY. EXCITING FUTURE.
Established in 2023, New Carrot Company, operating under the name Bolthouse Fresh Foods, is headquartered in the California Central Valley community of Bakersfield. Specializing in carrot production, the company caters to both retail and food service operations and is renowned for its Bolthouse Farms brand, widely distributed in major retailers across the United States and Canada.
Bolthouse Fresh Foods is a subsidiary of Butterfly Equity, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm with a specialty in the food sector. Butterfly Equity's expertise spans the entire food value chain, from 'seed to fork,' with a focus on agriculture & aquaculture, food & beverage products, food distribution, and foodservice.
Bolthouse Fresh Foods has approximately 1,600 employees.
WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLE
The director of quality will support the organization in driving the development and implementation of quality and food safety programs that support the various functions of the organization.
JOB DUTIES:
Develop staff and organization for quality assurance
Manage team of quality managers
Develop quality and food safety policy with senior management team
Collaborate with cross functionally with Bolthouse Fresh Foods senior management to achieve food safety and quality objectives
Develop, manage and implement processes for quality data collection, analysis and visualization
Partner with operations and sales to approve and/or provide recommendations on product specification deviations
Utilize quality data to provide recommendations on internal and/or external specifications
Support the development and maintenance of food quality policies across company owned and contract facilities
Manage an implement applicable FSMA and regulatory procedures
Manage and implement applicable quality procedures
Evaluate and report on company food safety compliance
Evaluate and report on company quality performance
Develop and implement training for operations leadership and line personnel to ensure compliance to our internal and external food safety and quality programs
Attend continuing education classes in food safety, GMP, food microbiology and HACCP
Active participation in trade associations and regulatory associations to stay current with regulatory issues and policies
Collaborate with senior management
Perform other duties as assigned
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following areas: Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology or related area. Equivalent experience in a related field can be substituted for education.
Valid California Driver’s License
6-9 years of industry related experience with progressive quality, consumer and regulatory program design, implementation and management
Valid Driver License and clean driving record
Required Skills And Abilities:
Proficiency in or knowledge of using a variety of computer software applications Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation
Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented
Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
Good to excellent grammar and written communication skills
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters Degree in Food Science or a related field
WHAT WE OFFER
Our rich benefits packages are designed to support the health and well-being of both our eligible co-workers and their families.
Medical
Dental
Vision
Group Life and AD&D
Voluntary Life and AD&D
Group Short-Term Disability
Group Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
401(k)
Paid Time Off
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse organization. We strive for inclusiveness and a workplace where mutual respect is paramount. We encourage applications from a diverse pool of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or veteran status. We will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, as need, to assist them in performing essential job functions.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you are interested in applying for employment with Bolthouse Farms and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, or if you believe you do not meet any of the required qualifications of a posted position due to a protected disability and would like to explore the possibility of an accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at: TalentAcquisition@bolthousefresh.com for additional support and guidance.
RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:
Bolthouse Fresh Foods does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Bolthouse Farms is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Quality Assurance
Industries
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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