Best known for Little Debbie® snack cakes, America’s leading snack cake brand, Sunbelt Bakery® Granola products, and Drake’s Cakes®, McKee Foods Corporation is seeking a Food Technologist to join our organization. This is an exciting opportunity to work for a company that is committed to providing consumers with quality products at an excellent value. McKee Foods Corporation, a privately-held, family-owned bakery, has been in business since 1934. We have a long history of innovation and treating employees with respect, and a deeply held belief in the importance of doing business with integrity.

Pay Grade

Salaried grade 7

$69,400 - $78,700

Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (other days and hours as needed)

Job Summary

As a part of the Technical Services team you will manage departmental functions related to food safety. This role encompasses technical and administrative responsibilities to promote organization, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement within the department.

Responsibilities will include:

• Utilize food safety knowledge to ensure compliance with the Food Safety Plan and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee Collegedale Operations’ Internal Audit Team and assist with regulatory audits.
• Manage and lead multiple food safety related projects, acting as customer and management contact throughout the project.
• Serve as a food safety liaison to other departments.
• Oversee Environmental Monitoring Program and Hygienic Zoning initiatives.
• Manage micro validation studies related to sanitation and baking.
• Administrator for the Quality Systems Portal (QSP), Qualtrax, and departmental trace exercises.
• Manage SharePoint sites for Plant Technical Services, Food Safety Team, and Internal Audit Team.
• Develop and manage food safety related training and communication.

Required Qualifications

• Four year degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, or in a relevant field
• Demonstrated proficiency in managing complex, technical projects of significant importance and value
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary project teams to successful completion of objectives
• Excellent organizational, prioritization and time management skills
• Excellent understanding of food safety principles as applied in a food manufacturing facility
• Successful at building relationships across an organization to influence a culture of food safety
• Proven excellent work record with demonstrated high levels of initiative and self-direction
• Demonstrated strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated ability to accept, facilitate and implement change
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization
• Strong commitment to and support of McKee Foods values, ethics, goals, and objectives

Benefits

• Health insurance, including prescription drug plan
• Dental insurance
• Vision care plan
• Life insurance
• Paid time off (for vacation, holidays, sick time, personal time, etc.)
• Direct deposit payroll
• Credit Union
• Shift differential pay
• Exercise and recreation facility
• Profit-sharing program
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance (Premiums Paid by the Company)

Please upload your current resume to be fully considered for this position.