Quality Assurance Manager

Cps4jobs
US - Washington - Ferndale
July 1, 2024

The Quality Assurance Manager plans, coordinates, directs and improves the quality assurance program at a plant location to ensure the safe and efficient production of products consistent with established food safety requirements, quality standards and customer specifications.

Responsibilities include leading and developing a team of quality professionals, designing and implementing quality systems and monitoring food safety practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Supports, promotes, and enforces product safety, product uniformity and adherence to standards
Develops and maintains Quality Procedures in conformance with all Company, BRC, GFSI, USDA and customer requirements
Leads the Quality Assurance team and oversees daily Quality Assurance and operational monitoring activities; periodically reviews QA and HACCP records and applicable production records for product conformance to established specifications
Analyzes Quality Assurance KPI variables to identify chronic problems that result in poor quality, yield loss and rejections of finished product
Leads and supports teams in root-case analysis and corrective action development for product nonconformances, and internal, regulatory and 3rd party audit non-conformance
Coordinates activities and involvement with state, local and federal regulatory agencies as per established company procedures
Organizes and leads monthly plant self-audits/inspections with cross-section of plant management. Reports food safety, quality, sanitation, and employee safety concerns noted during audits and provides follow-up reports to document progress
Audits food safety and quality systems ats the production facility and raw material suppliers. Identifies food safety hazards and works towards immediate and long-term correction
Directly responsible for third party food safety and quality audits (participation, preparation, and follow-up); leads and supports management team in compliance with certification standards
Oversees microbiological and chemical testing of raw materials, ingredients, finished products and the manufacturing process environment; periodically reviews laboratory and sensory testing program standards, procedures, and protocols
Assists in the maintenance and the continued use of statistical process control software, InfinitySQ
Manages, monitors and coordinates testing of aging ingredient and product inventory to ensure compliance with quality policy and food safety standards. Responsible for all holds and releases
Leads the management team in product traceability and mock recall exercises
Develops staff to ensure the maximum contribution of each member toward quality assurance goals and objectives through regular performance evaluations
Develops and manages annual department budget
Develops an ongoing and cooperative program of customer complaint resolution and coordinates product review, assessment, and disposition
Promotes continuous improvement through on-going teaching and training opportunities. Stays abreast of new technologies and changes in international, federal, and state food regulations
Responsible for QA approval of specifications and coordinating and imputing deviations to specifications
If you'd like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Kristine O'Sullivan at ***.

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Technical Qualifications:

BS degree in a Food Science/Technology, Biology/Microbiology or Natural Sciences preferred
At least three years of experience in food quality assurance including at least one year in supervision
Certification in HACCP Principles with at least 2 years of HACCP experience
Experience with USDA, BRC standards or other GFSI standards
Proficient with Excel spreadsheet, Data Base and Word software
Ability to work effectively in a team environment with multiple constituents
Strong presentation and communication skills

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