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Sr. Manager, Quality Assurance (Poultry)

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The Sr. Manager – FSQA, Poultry is responsible for providing quality oversight of domestic poultry suppliers through product quality monitoring & audits, product commercialization, managing & resolving quality incidents, and creating & managing product specifications. Other responsibilities include assess processing capabilities of supply partners and develop & approve secondary products to match brand standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Support cost savings initiatives by Supply Chain via product matching & commercialization. Provide technical expertise to internal and supply partners during production scale up and rollout
Build, develop and manage a team that supports the IBIC Lab, Packaging and Appetizer & Sides category initiatives
Develop product specifications to meet regulatory and cultural religious requirements. Assist Operations during testing and implementation
Facilitate objective product cuttings with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance to specifications. Generate reports, monitor performance, and address negative trends and attributes outside of specification with Supplier
Manage Quality Incident Reports (QIR’s) in product category by ensuring they are closed in a timely manner, monitoring for trends and emerging issues, collaborating cross functionally on issue investigations, and working with suppliers and distributors on corrective and preventive actions as needed
Manage Product Audit Program via collaboration with 3rd party labs by conducting & reporting trend analyses of analytical and physical data. Communicate product audit results to suppliers and validate & monitor corrective action plans
Perform periodic onsite audits of supplier facilities to ensure compliance to specification, company and quality assurance expectations, ensure corrective and preventive actions are sufficient
Maintain an Approved Products List & Product Catalog by supplier utilizing QA database
Maintain current and accurate records of all relevant communications, product audit reports, production data, commercialization reports, and corrective action plans for all approved and potential suppliers
Perform risk analysis on new food items and ingredients to determine inherent product risk
Implement and Monitor controls for identified hazards based on science and risk-based principles for identified products
Assist Crisis Management Team during Product Recall & Withdrawal execution & response. Manages product holds related to product category not meeting specification for quality
Monitor regulatory and industry activity for global crisis and emerging issues that impacts or potentially impacts Inspire Brands and escalate concerns to quality leadership as necessary
Perform other related duties, tasks, and projects as assigned

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

4-Year Degree in Environmental Health, Meat Science, Food Science, Microbiology, Biology or related field
Minimum of 6 years of food product development, commercialization, and quality assurance
Minimum of six years of food safety industry experience
Subject Matter Expertise in Poultry category
Poultry & Food manufacturing experience required

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS or ABILITIES

Multiyear experience in managing effectively the above listed areas of responsibility
In-depth understanding of assigned category (poultry/proteins, bakery, sauces, etc.)
A strong understanding of food manufacturing for multiple product categories with in-depth understanding of food safety and statistical process control.
A strong ability to match & commercialize products to existing brand standards
Strong ability to evaluate products via taste testing to validate all organoleptic attributes.
Strong understanding of Federal food safety regulations
In-depth understanding of Global Food Safety Initiative Audit Schemes
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
People and results oriented
Bottom line management skills and strategic thinker
Excellent presentation, and oratory skills

DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY

The Sr. Manager – FSQA, Poultry is limited on the spend authorities as established by corporate governance
Authority to implement against all agreed upon and approved supply change strategy as directed
Authority to implement process improvements in contracting once approved

DIRECT REPORTS

Food Technologist
Sr. Analyst – Appetizers/Sides/Freezer To Fryer
Analyst - Packaging

Inspire Brands is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 32,000 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC restaurants worldwide.

We’re made up of some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands, but we’re much more than just a restaurant company. We’re a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it’s an experience. At Inspire, that’s our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.

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What You Should Know About Sr. Manager, Quality Assurance (Poultry), Inspire

As the Sr. Manager, Quality Assurance (Poultry) at Inspire Brands, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the quality of our domestic poultry suppliers. Your responsibilities will involve everything from product quality monitoring and conducting audits to managing and resolving quality incidents. You'll be hands-on in product commercialization, ensuring that all products align with our brand standards, and developing robust product specifications that comply with regulatory and cultural requirements. In this dynamic role, you'll also assess the processing capabilities of our supply partners, while building and managing a dedicated team that supports our product initiatives. Collaboration will be key, as you'll facilitate cross-functional product evaluations and generate reports to track performance. As a champion for quality, you will manage Quality Incident Reports, work closely with suppliers for corrective actions, and perform regular audits to ensure compliance with our standards. With a focus on safety and risk analysis for new food items, your insights will be invaluable in maintaining our quality assurance program. If you're an expert in poultry and have a passion for ensuring top-notch quality in the food industry, this is your chance to help innovate the dining experiences for countless customers. Join us at Inspire Brands, where we believe food is not just a meal but an experience!

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The Sr. Manager, Quality Assurance (Poultry) at Inspire Brands is responsible for a range of critical functions, including monitoring product quality, conducting supplier audits, managing quality incidents, and developing product specifications. This role ensures that all poultry products meet our brand and regulatory standards through thorough product commercialization and risk analysis.