Quality Assurance Manager

General Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Set standards and ensure the quality of production.
• Understand and monitor the quality of production.
• Ensure adherence to GMP's, HACCP, SQF systems, and USDA requirements.
• Exercise and delegate authority to hold product and/or stop production in case of non-compliance.
• Lead Preserved Identity Programs and audits.
• Monitor quality of incoming materials, conversion processes, facilities, associates, and finished product.
• Audit product specifications, process sheets, SOPs, SSOPs, HACCP plans, and Preserved Identity Programs.

• Required Background/Experience

  • Process Control Certified Individual (PCQI)
  • SQF Practitioner (or ability to obtain certificate within 90 days)
  • HACCP Certified for manufacturing
  • Thorough knowledge of food processing GMP's, sanitation, and statistical analysis
  • Minimum 3 years food processing/manufacturing experience, with at least 1 year of supervisory experience
  • Undergraduate degree in related field preferred

  Desired Background/Experience

  • Thorough knowledge of food processing GMP's, sanitation, and statistical analysis required.

  Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Comprehensive benefits package including:
    • Health, dental, and vision insurance
    • Flexible Savings Account
    • Simple IRA savings plan with employer matching
    • Vacation time
    • Employee Assistance Program

  About Tamarack Foods

  Tamarack Foods is a Georgia-based food manufacturing company located in Americus, Georgia. The site and building have been fully renovated to produce battered and-fried protein products under USDA inspection. It is a family-owned business and a sister company to B and D Foods in Boise, Idaho. The diverse employees are valued, and the company offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, profit sharing, a supportive environment, and free food.