Directs the day to day Quality Assurance functions within the facility to assure all products are produced within required quality specifications and regulatory requirements
Supervises shift QA departmental activities which includes training employees, planning and assigning and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems
Reviews HACCP and production documentation for final release of finished products
Monitors QA line audits to insure compliance with established processing and quality standards
Releases product to shipping as needed
Issues Certificates of Analysis as needed
Coordinates with QA Manager in investigating and resolving customer complaints and/or quality and food safety issues, report findings, and develop corrective action measures
Initiates QA holds as needed for finished product, ingredients and packaging
Determines disposition, communicates disposition to 3rd parties responsible for carrying them out and assists in setting guidelines for proper usage as rework or disposal
Works regularly with other management staff in an effort to develop and maintain quality improvements in processing and finished product quality
Participates in the development, implementation, and training of new policies, procedures and/or programs at local site
Reviews incoming ingredients and packaging materials against specifications and COAs before release for use in production
Reviews micro results of finished products, sanitation swabs and environmental swabs, initiating corrective action as required
Participates in preparation and execution third-party audits
Performs audits of facility for follow up by production management
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or a related field preferred
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a food manufacturing QA function, including quality supervision and/or employee training experience
Strong working knowledge of HACCP, quality systems, and sanitation requirements for a food manufacturing facility
Must be able to problem solve, show a high attention to detail and be very self motivated
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
Benefits
Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees
Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)