QA Manager

ABOUT US |

The Artisan Chef Manufacturing Company, located in historic Lawrence, Massachusetts, is a multifaceted manufacturer of scratch-made Pastries, Artisan Breads, Fresh Pastas, Gourmet Sauces, Authentic Neapolitan Style Pizza, Calzones, and restaurant-quality prepared meals. If you are passionate about working in a fast-track entrepreneurial environment with state-of-the-art equipment and a driven team, consider working with us!

Come join New England's fastest growing Artisan Manufacturing Company. Artisan Chef Manufacturing is searching for dedicated Corporate Manufacturing Chef to add to our team. We are looking for passionate culinary leaders to join us on an incredible growth journey. Artisan Chef Manufacturing is looking for a talented, driven and passionate talent to help us grow. Must be process oriented and detailed.

Our brand values and celebrates our teams, hosting numerous all-company outings, delivering ongoing training, investing in their education within the industry, and reward our most exemplary employees.

We believe at Artisan Chef Manufacturing, in providing superior service, exceeding our Customers' expectations in every way and in training and taking care of those who make it happen.

BASIC FUNCTIONS |

This position directs the staff and procedures of the Quality Assurance Department’s Technicians providing leadership and instruction in the implementation of programs, policies, and objectives to ensure corporate quality, culture, volume, service, and cost goals are met in Quality Assurance. This position is responsible for the development and maintenance of Quality Assurance programs to include SPC programs, data analysis and report generation. This position in collaboration with the Sanitation Manager and leaders will ensure sanitation practices and procedures are being completed on all production shifts and during cleaning procedures that include but not limited to; equipment, food contact surfaces, and facility grounds according to FDA, State Regulations, OSHA, USDA, SQF, D.E.P/E.P.A., and company SOP standards. Responsibilities also include making decisions on product Quality Assurance standards and reviewing programs and processes to ensure compliance including but not limited to regulatory, GMP, organic, food safety, etc. Provides technical expertise and relevant training to Quality Assurance Technicians as required. Other areas of responsibility include:

MANAGEMENT SCOPE |

Management Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES |

• Supervises day to day QA function on two shifts, including training employees on QA policy and procedure. Provides leadership presence and performance direction on all three shifts.
• Develops, maintains, and improves QA test methods, specifications, and programs.
• Ensures that in-process and finished goods conform to in-house quality policies and procedures as well as all other applicable regulatory guidelines.
• Reviews programs, records, and product to ensure compliance.
• Governs HACCP Program(s) to ensure compliance to CCP’s and corrective actions. Performs reviews, modifies and/or makes changes to the program if necessary.
• Ensures that GMP’s, SOP’s, SSOP’s and quality standards are recognized, understood, and maintained throughout the Company.
• Works across all disciplines to ensure the Company maintains a state of readiness for inspection by regulatory agencies.
• Coordinates and performs all vendor qualification and compliance audits.
• Performs all tracking activities of raw materials and finished goods.
• Conducts mock recall program to ensure compliance.
• Under the guidance of the Senior Management and Plant Manager, acts as a liaison with external parties on matters relating to quality systems and/or certifications.
• Develops, manages, and maintains a compliant document control system.
• Generates, designs, and maintains reports, databases, and spreadsheets to analyze data, communicate to Management and applicable departments. This also includes responsibility for Document Database Library.
• Maintains FDA testing equipment and supplies.
• Conducts inspections of processing facilities to ensure compliance with regulatory, GMP, food safety, all natural programs.
• Maintain and assist in the documentation of product development and/or production testing.
• Responsible for legal reviews for retail packaging.
• The Quality Assurance Manager is also the contact for the new FSMA regulations and is certified in PCQI (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual) for Human Food regulation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 5-7 years quality and leadership experience in a food manufacturing environment – strong bakery & prepared meals experienced preferred.
• Solid interpersonal skills
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to analyze and interpret data.
• Ability to follow procedures and ensure compliance to specifications.
• SQF Practitioner a must
• College Degree in Food Science Curriculum
• HACCP, Food Safety and OSHA Certifications preferred.
• Bilingual skills – Spanish is a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Lawrence, MA 01841: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person