Bilingual Quality Assurance Manager

Responsibilities

• Drive all aspects of food safety and quality systems, regulatory requirements, industry audits, product identity, disposition of non-conforming product, and standards adherence within the operation.
• Manage the on-site QA laboratory including direct reports, routine sampling and testing, product evaluation, retain samples, equipment maintenance and calibration, and product qualification.
• Support plant management in resolving non-conforming product or compliance issues.
• Aids in the development and implementation of QA systems where needed; supports R&D functions before, during, and after commercialization.
• Responsible for lab testing methods and lab equipment data.
• Reviews quality and food safety data and responds appropriately to out of specification results or trends.
• Works closely with facility leadership to foster a positive quality and food safety culture and support personnel safety and continuous improvement efforts.
• Serves as SQF practitioner, HACCP coordinator, and FSMA expert for the facility; leads a cross-functional Food Safety Team.
• Oversight of the SQF program including but not limited to adherence to SQF code requirements, document and record management, monthly leadership meetings, verification, and validation activities.
• Works with management and fellow associates to ensure adherence to food safety programs.
• Escalates food safety and quality issues to Utz leadership as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in food manufacturing.
• Experience with HACCP/HARPC programs.
• Experience managing and working in cross functional teams.
• Leadership experience in preparing for and leading teams through third party audits.
• Experience integrating statistical process control methods.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.