QA Manager

Manage the Quality Assurance and Food Safety functions for branded, private label, gourmet/specialty, and foodservice products. Lead a team of QA supervisors and staff to ensure product safety and quality throughout the production process, from raw materials to finished goods.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development, implementation, review, and maintenance of the SQF system, including food safety and food quality fundamentals, and update all SQF documents, manuals, procedures, and forms.
• Own and take appropriate action to ensure the integrity of the SQF system.
• Communicate to relevant personnel all essential information to ensure the effective implementation and maintenance of the SQF system.
• Serve as the central driver for all SQF requirements and maintain a library of all SQF documents.
• Manage ongoing audits of SQF Policies and Procedures.
• Plan, implement, and conduct annual audits of each department to ensure SQF compliance.
• Maintain and update training documentation.
• Assist with the management of HACCP, GMPs, and the new product specification system.
• Support and assist with Lean Manufacturing and Six-Sigma initiatives.
• Formulate and maintain quality assurance objectives for Retail, Foodservice, and Gourmet/Contract businesses.
• Develop and implement methods and procedures for monitoring work activities such as weight control, moisture, degree of roast, caffeine analysis, sanitation, overall food quality, and food safety programs.
• Facilitate all food safety and quality-related audits for the facility.
• Manage, plan, coordinate, and direct quality assurance technicians to ensure continuous production and service consistent with established quality standards.
• Interface with key customers and their quality teams relating to compliance standards.
• Supervise the development and analysis of statistical data and specifications to determine present standards and establish proposed quality and reliability expectations.
• Utilize quality data to drive improvements in operations.
• Manage the overall plant sanitation and food safety programs.
• Process and assist in sampling for sales/customers.
• Manage and assist with customer complaints and questions relating to the company’s brands, private label, and foodservice; assist with customer letters and product samples when needed.
• Participate in cupping finished product.

Requirements

• BS/BA degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related field required.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in managing a quality assurance function inside a food and beverage, flavor house, or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• SQF, Six-Sigma, and Lean Manufacturing experience required.
• PCQI and HACCP Certifications required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including the ability to create pivot tables (Excel) and PowerPoint presentations.
• Able to work independently and maintain collaborative working relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to walk long distances in a factory, non-climate-controlled setting.
• Some travel may be involved.

Pay

$100,800 - $130,000

Food Safety Requirements

Must comply with all Federal, State, Corporate, Warehouse, and Food Safety standards, policies, and guidelines (i.e., HACCP, GMP, SQF, FDA, etc.).