Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager (1152583)

Location: Corpus Christi, TX

About the role

Judge is partnered with an industry leader in USDA‑regulated protein processing on their search for a FSQA Manager. The role is responsible for implementing and directing quality assurance efforts to ensure that requirements for processing and other materials into a finished product conform to quality standards. Through supervisors, the manager establishes and maintains quality assurance standards and procedures, works directly with operations to schedule and control inspection activities, and enforces requirements as specified by raw materials, ingredients, products, package specifications, and regulatory agencies. The position initiates corrective action for product or process deficiencies and reports to the Director of Operations.

Responsibilities

• Implement and ensure compliance with the company's, governmental, and customer quality assurance, regulatory, and food safety programs.
• Maintain product and environmental test programs, regulatory compliance, HACCP and BRC system maintenance, pest control, sanitation, team development, and QA budget control.
• Ensure HACCP system requirements are continuously met.
• Develop, implement, and maintain QA programs for a federally licensed establishment.
• Collaborate with Plant Operations, Product Management, and Product Development on new product launches to meet specifications.
• Conduct routine employee training on quality, regulatory, and food safety principles and policies.
• Verify that raw meats, manufacturing processes, plant environments, and finished products meet established formulations and specifications.
• Implement and maintain regular sanitation and QA audits.
• Serve as primary and lead contact for the Food Safety committee, outside pest control, sanitation contractors, and sanitation chemical suppliers.
• Recommend corrective actions to ensure conformity with quality specifications and standards.
• Manage, plan, coordinate, and direct the quality control program to ensure continuous production/service consistent with established standards.
• Develop and analyze statistical data and specifications to determine current standards and propose quality and reliability expectations.
• Formulate and maintain quality control objectives, coordinating them with production procedures to maximize quality, reliability, and minimize costs.
• Plan, promote, and organize training activities related to quality and reliability.
• Analyze and resolve work problems or assist employees in solving work problems.
• Manage installation, inspection, and testing procedures for finished products.
• Investigate customer complaints regarding quality and make appropriate adjustments.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Food Science or related field (Masters/MBA in Food Science preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in food manufacturing plant operations and processes or food research and development.
• Audit experience.
• Solid understanding of strong manufacturing practices and HACCP principles.
• Working knowledge of USDA, FDA, and other state or federal regulatory requirements.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interface with senior leadership, suppliers, industry, and regulatory communities.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills to interpret data and report on audit results.
• Previous management experience.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Bonus Programs

Pay

Salary: $100,000.00 USD annually – $130,000.00 USD annually.