Quality Assurance Manager

Essential Functions

• Ensure a clean and sanitary operational room for the processing of fruit and vegetables in accordance with company and government standards
• Ensures a clean and sanitary processing environment for fresh cut fruit and vegetables in accordance with company and government standards (this includes but is not limited to employee practices and sanitation)
• Maintain and improve environmental monitoring program
• Lead and participate in product development, including sensory evaluations, shelf life testing and product formulations
• Ensures that product in the containers match the label on the container, date codes and outgoing packaging/Barcode is correct
• Ensures processing room is ready for production thirty minutes prior to beginning of day
• Chemicals were added to the main flume system and Barrels containing chilled water with Peracetic Acid placement, potato line, Apple line and fruit tanks and findings documented
• Metal detection machines validated at start of shift and throughout production and findings documented
• Hand and knife dip stations filled with sanitizer with verification of chemical strength is documented
• Ensure all Products are to be run through metal detection machines at every product change metal detector validation and verification and must be completed and documented
• Ensure all chemical stations must be checked with every change of product and the check off sheet completed
• Check Random weight checks, bag leak test, and various other H.A.C.C.P documentation and logs
• Overall Product Quality, ensuring shelf life and cold chain compliance
• Purchase supplies as needed such as additives and chemicals used directly in the food processing areas
• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive food safety and quality program in line with industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Achieve proper documentation and reporting of quality assurance processes and procedures
• Participate in internal and external audits to assess the effectiveness of food safety systems and ensure compliance with relevant standards (e.g., SQF, FDA regulations)
• Lead, mentor, and develop the quality assurance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability
• Conduct regular performance reviews, provide coaching and support, and identify training and development opportunities for team members
• Work with QA and Food Safety team members across companies to establish best practices
• Oversee the quality control process for incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products to ensure they meet established quality standards
• Collaborate with production teams to identify and resolve quality issues, implement corrective and preventive actions and improve product quality
• Monitor key quality metrics and trends, and report on quality performance to senior management
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing product quality, reducing waste, and improving operational efficiency
• Facilitate cross-functional teams to drive quality improvement projects
• Investigate customer complaints, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Ensure timely and effective communication regarding quality issues and resolutions if needed
• Stay informed of industry regulations and standards and ensure that the company’s products and processes comply with all relevant laws and regulations
• Prepare required documentation and reports and review completed documentation in required time frame
• Coordinate and facilitate training for all production staff
• Maintain standard operating procedures and overall program compliance
• Collaborate with production and food safety teams to develop and improve procedures as needed
• Facilitate cross-functional teams to drive quality improvement projects
• Investigate customer complaints, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence

Benefits

• Health & Welfare Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Voluntary Life)
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Weekly Paid
• Career Advancement Opportunities