Quality Assurance Manager

Please submit resumes to Rmills@skillsetgroup.com

Quality Assurance Manager

JOB SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:

Reporting to the President, the Quality Assurance Manager you will have direct responsibility for managing the Plant’s Quality Assurance and Sanitation Departments while providing the highest quality products that meet and or exceeds customer expectations. Will be responsible for inspecting procedures, outputs and identifying mistakes or non-conformity issues in quality assurance and food safety.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Ensure compliance as it relates to FDA, USDA regulations, Raw and Finished Product Specifications, Corporate Policies and Procedures.

• Remain current on all regulatory requirements and law changes.

• Provide solid leadership & strong effective communication among direct team members and cross department personnel.

• Supervise and guide inspectors, technicians and other staff.

• Help with the development of QA, QC, Food Safety and Sanitation Team Members through strong effective training programs, coaching and mentoring.

• Responsible for achievement of quality department goals and objectives.

• Implement Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) program.

• Investigate customer quality complaints and implement corrective actions.

• Ensure systems are in place to make certain that vendors are capable of meeting quality expectations.

• Seek continuous improvement on food safety and quality program.

• Devise procedures to inspect and report quality issues.

• Monitor all operations that affect quality and food safety.

• Oversees the development and management of the supplier program, ensuring appropriate compliance to Company and customer quality requirements.

• Assure the reliability and consistency of production by checking processes and final output.

• Appraise customers’ requirements and make sure they are satisfied.

• Report all malfunctions to production department managers to ensure immediate action.

• Facilitate proactive solutions by collecting and analyzing quality data.

• Review current standards and policies.

• Keep records of quality reports, statistical reviews, and relevant documentation.

• Communicate with external quality assurance officers during on-site inspections.

• Occasional travel may be required.

REQUIREMENTS/EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS/LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, food science, chemistry, microbiology, or related field from an accredited college or university.

• Certification in HACCP, SQF, PCQI or other related programs.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in food manufacturing and experience as a quality assurance manager or relevant role is required.

•Must have knowledge of food safety programs (HACCP, GMPs, Sanitation, Pest Control).

•English and Spanish proficiency is required.

•Knowledge in Self, 2nd and 3rd Party Auditing.

•Knowledge of Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Processing is Preferred.

•Knowledge of SPC and Quality Control Statistics.

•Thorough knowledge of methodologies of quality assurance and standards.

•Excellent numerical skills and understanding of data analysis/statistical methods.

•Good knowledge of MS Office and databases.

•Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.