Food Quality Assurance Manager Jobs

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

1 year of experience as a manager or supervisor

Be able to independently plan, manage and execute external and internal audits, customer audits, organic compliance audits and food safety audits.

Develop, implement, and manage processes to ensure that products meet required specifications for quality, function, and reliability prior to delivery.

Manage food safety record keeping and documentation

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Experience with Customer and Vendor management as well as familiarity with third-party auditing processes

Ability to use mathematical and statistical knowledge to assess data and determine process capabilities

We Offer Great Benefits And Perks

Maintain the GMP, SQF, OSHA, ORGANIC & HACCP based food safety certification systems

Develops and manages quality control metrics for performance and working with cross-departmental team’s implements continuous improvement agenda and procedures

Manages Pest Control Program, Uniform, and Laboratory vendor relationship.

Document QA data and report to lead or management.

Attend internal and external training programs as assigned by management.

Requirements and Minimum Education Level:

Network with business leaders and develop relationships with peers from universities across the nation while participating in engaging experiences

Assist in write-up, review, and provide proper documentation for processes or methods as experience allows.

Training other associates as experience and job needs dictate.

Minimum of 3-5 years Food Processing and Quality Management Experience.

Manage and improve the FSQA data reporting systems, communicating trends and root-cause analysis to management for deficiency resolution and process improvement.

Strong leadership, managerial skills and the ability to coach and develop employees.

Manage the implementation, maintenance, evaluation, and enforcement of FSIS/USDA regulations, as well as corporate programs (pest control, allergen, product quality).

Required – former supervisory experience or demonstrated potential to develop salaried supervisory employees.

Strong writing and presentation skills.

Conduct management training regarding FSQ requirements to ensure compliance.

Oversee that FDA/Medina and standard requirements are documented to maintain compliance.

Ensure regularly audits of sanitation requirements are maintained in all areas of the facility.

3-5 years of experience in the food industry.

Experience in an SQF facility a plus.

USDA & FDA certification preferred.

For internal candidates with 4+ years of experience with the company, the Company has the discretion to waive educational requirements.

Utilize technical knowledge to prevent and identify the root cause of process or product failures.

Ensure the USDA regulatory requirements for Food Safety are met.

Communicates findings regarding food safety deficiencies to Plant Food Safety Manager and provides feedback and recommendations.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), required

Knowledge and understanding of quality assurance principles, food science and meat processing

Manage external audit engagements including client expectations, budgets and financial reporting

Collaborate with Senior Managers and Partners in the areas of risk assessment, audit plan programs and internal audit reports.

Minimum of 4 years of related experience

Previous experience in a public accounting firm preferred

Proven experience in Food, Beverage and/od Agribusiness

Minimum of 2 years of supervising and training experience

HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) certification and strong knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Laboratory Practices, Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures

Experience with FS/Quality Systems, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000 or other GFSI certification

BS degree, preferred in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science or related area or equivalent years of experience

5-7 years of QA / Food Safety experience in the area of food manufacturing

Experience with QA/FS in diverse regions of the world

Participate in periodic calibration exercises between DPI auditors and with 1st/3rd party auditors.

(Equivalent combinations of education, licenses, certifications and/or experience may be considered)

Provide technical support by implementing changes to software as deemed necessary by upper management staff.

Minimum 2 years administrative work experience required

Food Safety Training experience preferred

Experience with basic accounting (receivables, payables, etc.) preferred

Provide Food Safety reports weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly basis as requested by the Director of Food Safety & Quality Assurance.

Experience working with Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS)

Highly skilled in Organizational Design and Management

Support site-level FSQA monitoring inclusive of KPI management reporting

Communicate FSQA risk management and performance to leadership

5 years of experience managing requirements for GFSI or other voluntary verification programs (e.g., SQF, BRC, FSSC 22000, IFS, PrimusGFS)

Experience in incident investigation, as well as knowledge of auditing and monitoring procedures

Work closely with operations, supply chain and logistics teams in the areas of quality program management, inspection coordination and testing requirements.

Excellent organizational skills including time management, priority setting, problem solving, and analytical skills

Monitor Pest Control Program to ensure it meets customer and third-party audit requirements.

Strong background in the areas of microbiology and food science with a minimum of 5 years work experience

Maintain current knowledge of trends and changes affecting food safety and develop and recommend appropriate program changes to ensure governmental compliance.

Knowledge of product traceability required

Management and training of the QA team to ensure coverage across all shifts as required.

Supervises the daily execution of the Quality Management System.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience

Knowledge of Quality systems, food safety programs, HACCP, HARPC and GMPs is required (Including GFSI standards such as SQF or BRC).

Must have excellent communication, interpersonal and team-building skills.

Experience with regulators (FDA) and, preferably USDA.

Minimum of 3-5 years Food Processing and Quality Management Experience.

Manage and improve the FSQA data reporting systems, communicating trends and root-cause analysis to management for deficiency resolution and process improvement.

Strong leadership, managerial skills and the ability to coach and develop employees.

Manage the implementation, maintenance, evaluation, and enforcement of FSIS/USDA regulations, as well as corporate programs (pest control, allergen, product quality).

Required – former supervisory experience or demonstrated potential to develop salaried supervisory employees.

Strong writing and presentation skills.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Conducts quarterly training meetings for food service managers.

Prepares inspection reports with recommend plans of corrective action for administrative review.

Tracks facility equipment needs and replacement schedules.

Assesses daily production schedules and daily food costs and provides a comprehensive report; identifies compliance concerns.

Conducts annual operational audits on non-associated facilities.

7+ years FSQA management experience in the food industry

Manage and mentor QA Supervisors and Technicians

Experience in a poultry processing plant preferred

Large poultry processor is seeking a Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager.

Oversee FSQA Program in plant

Ensure quality procedures are being followed

Education, Technical Skills, and/or Previous Experience:

Leadership skills, focused on results, employee engagement, decision making, teamwork, and change management

Work closely with executive management on proactively improving quality assurance program

Assist with BOM development and management of products

Accountable for developing talent through on-going performance feedback and career management coaching

Lead SQF certification, Non-GMO Projects, and program maintenance

For internal candidates with 4+ years of experience with the company, the Company has the discretion to waive educational requirements.

Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More

Utilize technical knowledge to prevent and identify the root cause of process or product failures.

Ensure the USDA regulatory requirements for Food Safety are met.

Communicates findings regarding food safety deficiencies to Plant Food Safety Manager and provides feedback and recommendations.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), required

Management and training of the QA team to ensure coverage across all shifts as required.

Supervises the daily execution of the Quality Management System.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience

Knowledge of Quality systems, food safety programs, HACCP, HARPC and GMPs is required (Including GFSI standards such as SQF or BRC).

Must have excellent communication, interpersonal and team-building skills.

Experience with regulators (FDA) and, preferably USDA.