Food Safety Quality Assurance Manager

FSQA /Quality Assurance Manager

We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic individual with proven leadership skills to join our team.

As the Food Safety and Quality Manager you will be a key member of the Quality and Food Safety team responsible for providing strategic direction and implementation of all necessary food safety and quality programs and ensuring the safety, quality, and regulatory compliance of the company's products.

FS Quality Assurance Manager with proven leadership skills with the ability to act collaboratively, proactively, and consistently engaged to find solutions to achieve corporation objectives

Responsibilities

· Responsible for overseeing the QA staff and ensures that all QA programs are followed, makes sound decisions and executes quality oversight.

· Executes quality and food safety objectives as directed by the VP of Food Safety and Quality Assurance, as well as the adherence and execution of all company policies and programs associated with Foods Safety and Quality.

· Oversees the development, implementation, review and maintenance of the SQF System, including food safety fundamentals, the food safety plan and the food quality plan outlined in the SQF code.

· Communicates to relevant personnel all information essential to ensure the effective implementation and maintenance of the SQF System.

· Work other certification bodies such as Kosher, Organic, CDFA.

· Maintains the Hold and Release Program, prepares hold report, and conducts weekly meetings to check status of any hold issues which are not resolved in a timely manner. Works with Purchasing, Inventory Control, and Warehouse personnel to investigate and manage QA Holds.

· Oversees the implementation of Environmental Program and conduct root cause investigation when needed.

· Investigates customer complaints and non-conformance issues. Conducts finished product and raw material traceability/troubleshooting in response to customer complaints or in-house product issues.

· Assists plant with plant-wide training in the areas of HACCP, Sanitation, Allergen Control, Facility Security, Food Safety, and GMP’s.

· Manages employees in the Quality Assurance Department (a team of 14 QA professionals)

· Work on special projects and other duties as assigned by the VP of FSQA.

Qualifications

· Bachelor Degree

· Must have GFSI standards experience such as SQF, BRC or FSSC 22000

· Must have technical knowledge of quality & food safety for FDA and USDA compliance.

· Required 4 years of comprehensive food processing, food safety, and quality experience in large volume food manufacturing facilities

· Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a management role

· HACCP certification, SQF Practitioner and/or PCQI certification preferred

· Strong analytical and both oral and written skills

· Must have strong computer skills with intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $132,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Quality assurance: 5 years (Required)
• Quality Assurance Management: 5 years (Required)
• GFSI: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Salinas, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person