Aseptic Quality Manager - BDW

Aseptic Quality Manager

Why Byrne

At Byrne, we foster a culture built on teamwork, excellence, and professionalism. Our greatest strength lies in the exceptional talent and dedication of our team members across every part of the organization. We value their contributions and ensure they’re recognized, rewarded, and compensated in ways that reflect their impact and expertise.

Pay and Benefits

• Salary Range – $88,000 - $116,500 per year
• Competitive bonus programs
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits available day 1 of employment
• Supplemental benefits available on day 30 of employment
• Eligible for 401 (k) with a company match available on day 90 of employment
• Educational Support via tuition reimbursement and scholarship program

Work Shift and Location

6750 Benedict Road W East Syracuse, NY 13057

Monday - Friday

Job Overview

The Aseptic Quality Manager plays a key role in executing assigned Quality tasks. This includes providing strategic direction for the implementation and maintenance of quality systems throughout the aseptic areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Primary point of contact for FDA / regulatory agencies, as well as the processing authority for all aseptic process and procedural requirements
• Leads direct reports managing staff in the areas of goal setting, training, teamwork, and development.
• Support Operations and Manufacturing Services in assuring company quality standards are met and aseptic run parameters are set & followed.
• Accountable for assuring aseptic processing and packaging requirements are adhered to (time, temperature, pressure, ext. run, CIP, data recording, carton integrity verifications and trending, stress room samples & testing and retention sample program).
• Accountable for building, training, and enforcing aseptic food safety plans and HACCP program for the site.
• Demonstrate the ability to conduct equipment calibrations and troubleshooting as needed.
• Establish finished product target weights, verification checks, and conformance to regulatory requirements to comply with weights and measures of finished food products.      
• High level of proficiency pertaining to testing equipment, and other lab equipment, as well as being the SME for Quality procedures and policies for all aseptic processes.
• Capable of performing preventive maintenance and validation testing on all lab equipment.        
• Review products and assess eligibility for product release in accordance with company policy.
• Proficient at completing gram stains, direct microbial counts and has an in-depth understanding of Dairy microbiology.
• Conduct investigative research on products, materials and/or procedures that pertain to aseptic deviations.  Implements corrective and preventive actions as needed.
• Review, trend, and implement corrective and preventive actions pertaining to environmental sample testing and analytical lab result reporting for the aseptic area.      
• Investigate, trend, reply to consumer complaints that are specific to the site.
• Review and trend aseptic data to determine product conformance to specifications, implement corrective and preventive actions as needed.
• Maintain and demonstrate a high level of professional attitude and appearance at all times.  Be able to work closely with others without disputes.      
• Set up documentation and sterile sampling for sample shipments.  Utilize proper shipping methods. 
• Maintain compliance with S.Q.F. Certification including finalizing procedure and policy for the site.
• Support continuous improvement activities.
• Applies and implements 5s methodology (housekeeping) in all Quality work areas.  
• Troubleshooting, isolating problems, and repairing of lab equipment as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas and partake in assigned cleaning duties as scheduled.         
• Perform other duties as assigned.  

Min. Qualifications

• Minimum of AS/AAS is required.
• BS degree in science related discipline (biology, food processing, chemistry, dairy management, etc.) preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of dairy or related aseptic beverage experience required.
• 2 years of Supervisory experience preferred.
• Completion of Better Process School preferred (required completion upon accepting this role)

Byrne

Headquartered in LaFayette, Byrne is a Central New York-based dairy company with a legacy spanning over 90 years. Its operations include an extended shelf-life (ESL) and ultra-high temperature (UHT) pasteurization plant in DeWitt, as well as an ESL manufacturing facility in Cortlandville. Byrne also maintains warehouse facilities in Syracuse and East Syracuse, along with a dedicated ice cream center in Syracuse. As a recognized industry leader, Byrne continues to drive innovation at the forefront of dairy processing and product development.