Quality Assurance Manager

Job Summary

The Quality Assurance Manager oversees the development and maintenance of all QA programs for a multi-site, single client account. This manager ensures compliance of designated units with all local, state and federal requirements as related to our business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Development and execution of safety and quality programs to support the organization’s goals of operational excellence, customer/client approval, financial performance, market leadership, and preferred employer.
• Responsible for developing and on-going maintenance of the Food Safety Plan. Identifies deficiencies and implement new strategies.
• Ensures all HACCP, GMP’s, sanitation preventive controls, supply chain preventive controls and all other prerequisite food safety standards are met according to USDA, FDA, FSIS, FSMA and corporate requirements.
• Must have extensive knowledge of the facilities process flow and engage personnel in all areas of food safety and quality within the flow.
• Leads Allergen Preventive Controls Program ensuring accurate allergen labeling on finished food products and prevention of allergen cross contact.
• Handles the written recall program.
• Ensures complete traceability of incoming raw materials and finished product while managing lot code tracking.
• Ensures labeling programs is accurate in accordance with allergens, ingredients and nutritional information.
• Is responsible for all food safety audits conducted by government and third party agencies.
• Responds to customer safety and quality concerns as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of directly related experience in Quality Assurance and Food Safety manufacturing role.
• Experienced in prepared foods manufacturing a plus.
• HACCP program development and FSMA is a must.
• HACCP certification, Preventive Controls for Human Food (PCQI) and GFSI auditor certification a must.
• Strong understanding of required third party audit and GFSI audit scheme programs and standards.
• Working knowledge of food processing and distribution regulations, i.e. FDA and USDA/FSIS, and industry practice.
• Experience developing and motivating personnel.
• Track record of food safety/QA success in any of the following focus areas a plus: meat, poultry, seafood, processed foods, distribution, proprietary/private-label product development and/or monitoring.
• B.S. degree in a related curriculum and/or equivalent experience required.
• Ability to function optimally within a fast-paced, diverse and evolving culture is vital.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn various software and web-enabled programs.
• Must be a strong, persuasive communicator and coach, with the ability to relate to other professionals, peers, and field operators, both technical and non-technical.
• Strong data management, reporting, and technical writing skills.