Food Safety Quality Assurance Manager

Supervises plant Food Safety, Product Quality, and SQF requirements by directing and coordinating activities consistent with established goals, objectives, and policies. Follows direction set by Corporate Quality Manager & Plant Manager to meet organizational goals.

Responsibilities/duties:

• Need a strong bilingual Quality Supervisor who is local to El Paso Required
• Organizes and directs the efforts of the Laboratory personnel to effectively monitor the quality of raw materials, semi-finished and finished goods.
• Investigate field complaints as related to Reading-produced products.
• Participates in the development of new products and new applications related to the Reading Plant.
• Participates in project feasibility planning in cooperation with other Client departments, as related to the Reading Plant.
• Evaluate competitive products and compare them with current and proposed Client products.
• Maintains Quality Control records for all raw materials, semi-finished and finished goods monitored, in keeping with good Quality Assurance practices.
• Reports any deviation in established quality levels to Reading Management.
• Works with a minimum of supervision, which normally takes the form of administrative direction.
• Maintains safe working conditions in the Laboratory area.
• Summarizes statistical data generated in routine or special testing.
• Performs general responsibilities of the Client Management position.
• Works with Production as necessary to develop necessary Standard Operating Procedures or Standard Operating Conditions as required.
• Works with Production on quality problems.
• Performs duties on process performance as required.
• Performs audits of Client’s finished goods as required.
• Performs aging studies on finished goods.
• Administers the Returned Goods Procedure, sample, inspect, report, and disposition.
• Train Quality Control personnel.
• Conducts food safety and defense self-inspections and reports on deficiencies.
• Acts as SQF Practitioner with the following responsibilities:
• Oversees the development, implementation, and maintenance of the SQF system
• Ensures the integrity of the SQF system through verification and validation of the system
• Communicates aspects of the SQF system to relevant personnel
• Obtains HACCP training
• Has an understanding of the SQF Code and requirements
• Performs other duties as directed by Supervisor/Manager.

Position Qualifications

• Education/Work Experience: bachelor’s degree in science, Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years in a management position in a food-related manufacturing plant environment
• Minimum of 5 years of food safety/quality experience
• HACCP Certification Required
• GFSI (SQF) and Internal Auditing certification preferred.
• Problem-Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skilfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem-solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions. BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH REQUIRED.
• Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; Varies writing style to meet needs; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Leadership: Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Inspires respect and trust; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others; Displays passion and optimism.
• Managing People: Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating, and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Ensures staff availability; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Fosters quality focus in others.
• Business Acumen: Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
• Ethics: Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethics; Upholds organizational values.
• Strategic Thinking: Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities.
• Innovation: Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas.
• Judgment: Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in the decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Professionalism: Tactfully approaches others; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $55,000.00 - $69,628.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Quality Supervisor: 3 years (Required)
• Food safety: 5 years (Required)
• Food Quality: 5 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• Safe Quality Food Certification (Required)
• HACCP Certification (Required)
• Internal Auditing certification (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• El Paso, TX 79928: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person