Seasonal QA Manager

Role Overview

• Oversees all aspects of the quality assurance program at a seafood processing plant.
• Acts as the plants HACCP Team Coordinator, directing the preparation and implementation of the sites HACCP Plans.
• Prepares and disseminates the plants operation manuals in cooperation with the sites management.
• Ensures plant operations adhere to the companys and sites operations manuals, regulatory requirements, customer specifications, and food safety standards mandated by the HACCP plan.
• Reports to the Corporate QA Manager, with dotted line reporting to the Plant Manager.
• Performs and manages all functions of the quality assurance program.
• As HACCP Team Coordinator, directs all activities of the sites HACCP Team(s).
• Responsible for the site QMS program and quality benchmarks.
• Responsible for HACCP plan and BRC certification.
• Acts as plant liaison with internal managers and regulatory agencies on food safety and quality issues.
• Develop programs, standards, and procedures for quality control.
• Establish inspection, monitoring, sampling, and testing procedures.
• Supervise, coach, and develop plant personnel in food safety and quality procedures.
• Represent the company to suppliers, buyers, government inspectors, industry organizations, and regulatory bodies.
• Lead plant and supplier inspections and compliance audits.
• Analyze QA data and report findings to senior management.
• Maintains accurate, compliant, and organized paper and electronic business records and files various internal and external reports.
• Keeps up to date with changing food safety and quality regulations and requirements.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of food industry experience (manufacturing/distribution); candidates with seafood experience will be given preference.
• Food processing/food science training.
• HAACP certification preferred.
• BRC certification experience preferred.
• Hands-on approach and Can-do attitude.
• Strong computer skills, spreadsheet proficiency and data management skills.
• Proven ability to manage employees, food safety and quality functions professionally and collaboratively.
• Working knowledge of good manufacturing practices and food safety regulations.
• Effective oral and written communications.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability and willingness to work in a remote area of Alaska and work in a seafood processing plant for several months.
• Ability to work long hours, seven days a week, during the production seasons.
• Consistent and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.

Benefits

• NPSI provides transportation from the nearest major airport to the work location and back if you complete the season.
• Employees live on site in communal bunkhouses with shared facilities, rooms are assigned based on gender identity, bed linens are provided.
• The cookhouse prepares hearty and nutritious meals and snacks.
• The housekeeping staff cleans and sanitizes restrooms and common areas.
• Laundry is done for employees once a week.
• Opportunities for pay such as referral bonuses.
• Generous employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, eligible from day one.
• Affordable, traditional health insurance benefits including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage.