Bigelow Tea

Career Opportunities

Here you'll find information about career opportunities at R. C. Bigelow, Inc. Bigelow is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to providing our employees with a challenging and positive environment in which to work. Recognizing that each and every employee plays a pivotal role in the success of our company, we seek to attract and retain outstanding individuals who will take pride in all aspects of their areas of responsibility, and understand the importance of cooperation among their fellow employees. We strive to motivate and satisfy our employees as well as promote individuals based on merit and contribution.

Job opportunities are posted for a period of 30 days. While we have made every effort to ensure that the employment information is timely and accurate, the information relative to any particular job listing, including status and position requirements, may change at any time.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILIES:  include the following:  Other duties may be assigned.

1)     Job Duties, accountable and responsible for

• a. Quality sampling, inspection, testing, and dispositionforfinished product standards,in-process material, andincoming packaging material
• b. Conduct internal and supplier quality audits
• c. Root cause analysis, corrective/preventative actions
• d. Identify quality improvement opportunities and implement solutions in a proactive and data driven (SPC) approach within a team based environment
• e. Knowledge of GMP for Food plants and HAACP
• f. Generation and distribution of DMMs and PNFs
• g. Communicate quality associated regulatory and specification requirements
• h. Product / process deviation investigation and report generation, conduct capability studies on key manufacturing processes
• i. Food safety and food security regulatory compliance (FDA, SQF, QAI, Bio-terrorism etc...)
• j. Facility level quality system design, development, implementation, and continuous improvement
• k. Facility quality system and regulatory compliance employee training
• l. Quality department general administration (scheduling, personnel, budget management, report generation, performance reviews, equipment/supply orders...)
• m. Function as Corporate Recall Coordinator chair. Lead and coordinate all activities around the recall program to include plant level and corporate; level of readiness, training on bomb threat, media inquires and new regulator issues, monitor mock recalls, and give yearly status report.
• n. Coordinate pre-shipment samples and chamber studies on all gifts, identify issues and improvements
• o. Work with Purchasing on non-compliance reporting to suppliers of rejected materials. Ensure rejected material is reported and returned to supplier in a timely fashion.
• p. Work with the Tea Division on process audits and provide support for training as needed
• q. Partner with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Logistics and R&D to assure seamless transition in product commercialization and new equipment design

 SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Has dotted line reporting structure of 3 Quality Improvement Leaders.  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

  QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successful, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.   The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Travel to all manufacturing plants, vendors, Tea plantation, and co-pack/licensing is required minimal yearly, up to 30% travel.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• B. S. or M.S. in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry or other related field
• Experienced in managing & facilitating cross-functional continuous improvement teams
• Minimum five (5) years of experience operating in a production packaging environment.
• Minimum ten (10) years in Quality management in the food or pharmaceutical industry
• Knowledge of GMPs in the food or pharmaceutical industries / manufacturing
• Computer proficient
• Minimum three (3) years of Supervisory experience
• Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills i.e. training, coaching, facilitating, written, conflict resolution

 Send resume to: hr.recruit@rcbigelow.com