Quality Assurance/Food Safety Manager

Double D Group is a newly established food processor in Greenville, Kentucky. The company has grown into a leading fully cooked protein processor and co-packer of frozen entrees. We are a privately held Company that strives to build a family friendly business. Being a strong community and family-oriented Company is part of our core values.

We are currently looking for a QA/Food Safety Manager for our newly established facility in Greenville, Kentucky. This facility further processes proteins for some of the largest and well-known food companies in the United States. This position will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing the SQF and quality assurance programs designed to ensure continuous production of products compliant with all regulatory and customer standards. The position incumbent will be responsible for representing the Company during customer audits and providing responses to any questions regarding our production and food safety plans.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Writes, audits, and manages quality and food safety programs

Develops and analyzes statistical data and product specifications to determine present standards and established proposed quality and reliability expectancy of finished product.

Formulates and maintains quality assurance objectives complementary to corporate policies and goals.

Write, audits, and manages HACCP, PCQI and SSOP programs.

Participates in oversight of SQF program. Oversees facility compliance with customer quality programs. Assists in third party and customer audits.

Creates and implements inspection criteria and procedures.

Performs checks on the following: scales (daily), production lines’ setup, line QA’s operation, ingredients, product codes, accuracy of batch sheets (daily), and inventory of USDA controlled substances.

Provides inspection activity for product throughout the production cycle.

Directs workers engaged in inspection and testing activities to ensure continuous control over materials, facilities, and products.

Trains team members on food safety.

Works closely with USDA Inspector and other members of management.

Requirements

Prior quality experience in a USDA regulated, meat processing facility essential
Prior Supervisory experience required.
Knowledge of and experience managing and developing HACCP, SQF and Quality/Food Safety programs
Certification in HACCP, PCQI and/or SQF is required.

Supervisory Responsibilities
Manages the Quality Assurance Department. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training team members; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.

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