QA Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage, develop, and continuously deploy the quality strategy for the organization.
• Provide technical expertise in HACCP food safety, FDA/USDA regulations, frozen foods production, thermal processing of Low Acid Canned Foods (LACF), principles of food science, flexible packaging, sanitation, and quality assurance/control systems.
• Lead and implement Lean/Total Quality principles, processes, and tools to improve product and service quality and operational results.
• Provide leadership and support to food plant operations to produce quality products at the least cost.
• Develop and maintain quality systems, work instructions, and training programs.
• Conduct audits, support projects, and assist in new product commissioning.
• Drive employee and organizational development initiatives.
• Lead continual improvement in quality systems, food safety, and sanitation as measured by internal and external audits and KPI goal achievement.
• Serve as the site specialist for Red Zone.

Requirements

• Applied expertise in HACCP food safety, FDA/USDA regulations, frozen foods production, thermal processing of Low Acid Canned Foods (LACF), principles of food science, flexible packaging, sanitation, and quality assurance/control systems development and implementation.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop and implement quality strategies.
• Experience with Lean/Total Quality principles and tools.
• Proven track record in driving continual improvement in quality and food safety.