Microbiology ManagerRegional PositionSalary: $90K to $100K Opportunity OverviewAre you ready to elevate your career in manufacturing operations and be a part of creating the world's best desserts?
Dessert Holdings partners with some of North America's most iconic chains to bring people together to celebrate life's sweetest moments!Dessert Holdings is looking for a Microbiology Manager to join our team based in Aurora, CO with oversight of four locations in the U.S. and Canada.
You will be responsible for key areas that include analysis of microbiological results by tracking, documenting, and reviewing trends related to the Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP), and communicating this data to stakeholders.
The position provides technical support to sanitation, QA analytical lab, maintenance, engineering, and other departments as needed for the participation of the food safety requirements in company's EMP program The hired candidate can expect to make between $90,000 to $100,000 annually.
Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Manages the environmental monitoring program including ATP, air sampling, water testing, indicator and pathogen swabbing program.
Manages the food safety plan in compliance with regulatory, customer, and other guidelines.
Reports all non-conformance results to leadership and other teams with a sense of urgency.
Establish monitoring sites for the EMP program, identify harborage sites, conduct root-cause investigations Track/trend EMP data Supports all continuous improvement projects associated with QA departmental goals.
Assists sister facilities on establishing EMP program and tracking/trending of micro programs.
Trains and monitors employees regarding GMPs, aseptic sampling and swabbing techniques, testing methodologies, equipment calibration and maintenance.
Collaborates with facilities, maintenance, and sanitation teams in CAPA on EMP action items Conducts internal auditing on sanitation policies and procedures.
Works with sanitation chemical supplier on employee training and identifying areas to improve in cleaning practices.
Writes/revises SOPs, policies, and procedures on microbiological programs.
Oversees the 3rd party lab testing on validation studies, shelf-life studies on new and existing products.
Maintains lab files, lab log spreadsheets, Certificates of Analysis, and Certificate of Quality Letters Maintains a Microbiological Testing Registry to identify what microbiological analysis is required for each finished product for both Tower and Pembroke location.
Ensures that facilities are maintained, and all duties are performed in compliance with all applicable food safety standards and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Food Science or microbiology discipline 3-years of experience in a food safety, laboratory, or manufacturing environment with emphasis on microbiological testing, and analysis.
Ability/willingness to travel up to 25% - 50% of the time within the U.S. and Canada Experience in supervising and training a wide array of employees Proficient language skills in English and Spanish Proficient in writing and communicating reports to Senior Leadership team.
Proficient in EMP program, understanding of microbiology, sanitation practices, and production processes Strong working knowledge of USDA and FDA regulations, GMPs, GFSI Audits, SSOPs, SOPs PCQI Certification or If the individual selected for the Position is not certified, both certifications must be completed within 4-months after the date of hire.
Experience in food manufacturing facility Experience in Hygiene designAbout Dessert HoldingsDessert Holdings is North America's fastest-growing premium dessert company, recognized for providing retail and foodservice customers with chef-inspired, innovative desserts made with real ingredients, a flexible and low-cost supply chain, and best-in-class service.
The company is a collection of premium dessert companies and brands: Steven Charles, The Original Cakerie, Lawler's Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company, and Dianne's Fine Desserts.
Dessert Holdings is owned by Bain Capital, employing more than 3,200 people across eight manufacturing facilities, and is continuing its journey of rapid growth.EEO StatementDessert Holdings and its related entities provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristics protected by law.Pay Range: $90,000 - $100,000 per year