APPLICANT MUST HAVE CURRENT OR RECENT FOOD/BVG MFG EXPERIENCE TO BE CONSIDERED

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Quality Assurance Manager is to coordinate the functions of the Quality Control Department and Inspection Staff in relationship to the production of company products.

MAJOR POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assure safe food products for customers using Statistical Process Control (SPC), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Total Quality Management (TQM).
  
• Develop, implement, maintain Food Safety Programs; HACCP, SOP, and other government compliance programs.
  
• Lead any customer or 3rd party Quality or Food Safety audits.
  
• Coordinate the duties of Quality Control inspectors with emphasis upon continuous improvement of the products and processes;conduct annual performance reviews and develop budgets as required.
  
• Train and schedule employees to maximize value to the product; authorize vacations/leaves of absence of department personnel.
  
• Keep aware of current food industry trends and the changing needs of internal and external customers;  act as a technical resources to all departments as needed.
  
• Assist in R&D projects as a contributing team player.
  Prepare reports indicating results of the bacteriological and analytical tests performed.
  
• Investigate quality complaints and recommend corrective measures.
  
• Embrace a forward thinking attitude toward sanitation, microbiological control and food safety;monitor and audit sanitation process regularly.
  
• Assist as needed in development of the production schedule and material planning.
  
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

Required Skills

• Ability to manage teams in fast paced production oriented environment.
  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Required Experience

• BS in food science, biology, microbiology or related field
  
• Five to seven years in managing quality in a meat processing environment
  
• Thorough knowledge of food safety programs including HACCP and GMP principles.