Food Quality Manager

About the role

Growing San Diego Food Company is looking for a FSQA Manager will have a solid vision and strong will to manage the QA department, its programs and activities that will ensure compliance with company policies. Will manage food safety standards, USDA, FDA, regulations and will integrate food safety, quality assurance and quality control into all functions and people across the plant.

Responsibilities

• Manage and sustain all SQF required programs
• Lead efforts to achieve >90% SQF scores
• Review, update and create HACCP plans to keep up with business needs
• Organize, maintain library, and file all QA documents/programs to easily present or compile information as needed
• Monitor product manufacturing in a way that result in company compliance with regulatory SSOP, GMP, HACCP, and SQF standards for third party audits and customer requirements.
• Establish manufacturing specifications, standards, protocols and procedures for quality control and new product development.
• Develop and execute training programs that support the Company’s objectives with regards to quality and food safety plantwide.
• Support sales with compliance in label submittal for new products
• Create, update, manage product specifications, and maintain files organized
• Keep up with plant certifications, Kosher, Halal, Organic, GMO, GF, USDA, FDA, and specific customer audits.
• Manage 3rd shift sanitation crew to ensure compliance with equipment and building sanitation
• Coach and develop subordinates, provide training, certifications, and other growth opportunities
• Apply timely discipline, hire and terminate employees as needed
• Make sure all swab testing, pH, sodium, etc. are consistent with plant process needs

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science, Microbiology, food process engineering, or