We are seeking a QA Manager to join our team in Azusa, CA! Apply now to be Considered!
Job Description
Qualifications:
Food industry: 5 years (Required)
Safety and Quality Management: 5 years (Required)
Safe Quality Food Certification (Required)
HACCP Certification (Required)
Certified Quality Inspector (Preferred)
Work authorization (Required)
Bachelor's (Preferred)
Report writing: 5 years (Preferred)
Position Summary:
We're looking for an experienced and talented individual to be the Safety & Quality Assurance Manager. In this role, you will provide leadership for the plant by establishing a safety & quality strategy, developing/strengthening our internal safety & quality culture, and driving continuous improvement of existing QA/Safety programs to meet Morris National standards. This position works closely with operations, maintenance, R&D, plant leadership and upper management in achieving goals, objectives and manages the facility team members, Quality Management system and programs, sanitation, and product specifications.
Responsibilities Include but not limited to:
Monitor the efficacy of the safety & quality system via internal audits/document reviews and organizes/publishes data and reports on facility/plant performance.
Interface with regulatory, third-party audit certification bodies and keeps documentation of changes/preventive controls required to meet the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).
Responsible for ensuring the facility maintains SQF certification (achieving scores necessary to meet customer requirements) and meets all regulatory requirements.
Provide the necessary safety and quality training, tools, and techniques when changes are made to programs and procedures, when refresher training is identified as a corrective action and at minimum annually to enable others to effectively achieve QA/Safety goals/objectives and keep employees safe while delivering wholesome, quality products that are safe for consumption.
Respond to all near miss findings and customer/consumer complaints in a timely manner by conducting root cause analysis and implementing/documenting appropriate corrective/preventive actions.
Manage product holds and product dispositions.
Participate/manage all management meeting and safety meetings with other Managers.
Support sales and regulatory compliance teams by updating product specifications and quality parameters into a product management system.
Oversee budget of both Safety & Quality supplies stocked and ordered.
Requirements - Education/Skills/Knowledge:
Associates degree required or B.S. in Food Science, Food Safety & Defense, or related field preferred.
Minimum of 5 or more years’ experience in Safety & Quality Management in the food industry.
Excellent report writing skills.
Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
Demonstrated problem solving skills (extensive experience with root cause analysis and safety programs).
Excellent knowledge of food manufacturing processes, safety & quality programs, food sanitation, and process validations/verifications.
Solid understanding of food safety and manufacturing of RTE foods.
Experience using a full range of statistical and analytical tools and fundamentals related to safety and quality.
Preferred candidates have a thorough understanding of risk assessments, water activity and microbiology testing.
Extensive experience in SQF, HACCP, OSHA, FDA, city permits and prerequisite programs.
Must be HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) and SQF and/or PCQI certified.
Must be a recognized as an SQF practitioner.
Education:
Assoicates (Required)
Bachelors (Preferred)
Experience:
Food Industry: At 5 years' experience (Required)
Safety and Quality Management: (Required)
Report writing skills (Required)
License/Certification:
Safe Quality Food Certification (SQF) (Required)
HACCP Certification (Required)
SQF Practitioner Certification (Required)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Education:
Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
Selenium: 1 year (Preferred)
Test Automation: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person