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Food Quality Assurance Manager

Food Manufacturing

Food Quality Assurance Manager Position Summary:

• Participate in the preparation and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all tasks related to Food Quality and Food Safety.
• Identify the need for improvement of current programs and implement the necessary changes while communicating with QA and Production Management.
• Monitor food processing procedures by plant personnel to ensure regulatory compliance while producing premium fully-cooked products.
• Assist with food safety and quality audits performed by regulatory agencies (USDA, FDA, Health Department, Military Veterinary Command) and third party certifying auditing companies.
• Lead the implementation of the SQF Food Safety and Quality codes.
• Implement and maintain HACCP based food safety plans.
• Perform release inspections on incoming materials; in process and finished product to ensure that quality standards and process controls are being met.
• Participate in writing non-conformance investigations and implementing corrective action plans.
• Investigate customer complaints and internal non-conformities while working with all operations departments, determine root cause analysis, implement corrective action and follow up on the efficiency of the changes made.
• Ensure that the plant is operating in accordance with federal regulations, customer requirements and BRC standard.
• Prepare for and conduct customer and federal agency audits.
• Supervise, mentor and review the work of the QC / QA Staff.

Qualifications Summary:

• Bachelor Degree in Food Science and Technology, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum three years experience managing Quality and Food Safety Operations in a USDA / FDA facility.
• Minimum two years experience supervising and leading QA / QC staff.
• Understanding of the SQF Standard and the requirements for implementing and maintaining an SQF System relevant to the supplier scope of certification.

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