Quality Assurance Manager (Food Processing)

Quality Assurance Manager (Food Processing)

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Job Description

TeamBuilders Employment & Business Solutions is currently recruiting for a highly skilled and experienced

QA Managerto join a local food processing company in the Fresno, CA area.

This well-respected company takes great pride in the exceptional quality of their consumer packaged goods and the ideal candidate for this role willshare that passion of creating a phenomenal product for the consumer. The QA Manager will be responsible for managing the Quality Assurance department and leading departmental staff on a successful path to achieving and exceeding company objectives for all food safety and quality of products.

The salary range for this full time opportunity is $80K-$110K yearly, DOE. Company offers an excellent benefits package in addition to an outstanding work environment. A background check and drug screen are required upon offer of employment and employment will be contingent upon the results of each.

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the QA Manager:

• Development, implementation & management of food safety and monitoring programs such as HACCP, GMP, BRC, Pest Control, SSOP, hold and release and product disposition
• Management & supervision of the QA department consisting of 12+ employees which will include scheduling, coordinating staffing of temporary and/or permanent employees, approving timecards, coaching, training and development of all departmental staff
• Administer and manage all quality control test results and provide disposition of finished product to ensure customer specifications are met
• Development, implementation and monitoring all product-related testing and product holds pertaining to quality or food safety issues with direct authority and responsibility for final disposition determination and execution for finished product
• Providing direction for in-process and finished product testing, instrument calibration and environmental testing
• Investigation, tracking and providing resolution for customer inquiries, adjustments and returns
• Development and management of SOPs as they pertain to the QA function and product quality
• Reporting and providing updates on product quality, environmental results and incident activities
• Facilitation of annual staff training in GMP, HACCP, BRC, Allergen, Food Security and other quality and food safety expectations/programs of the quality management system
• Lead efforts involving third-party Customer/Plant Audits in addition to ensuring the team conducts Plant Audits as scheduled and provide follow up to identified issues
• Regular interaction with regulatory compliance agencies such as USDA, etc.
• Collaboration with all departments and management within the company to ensure the smooth operation of the process
• Performs other duties within the Quality Assurance department as assigned

Required Skills, Experience and Education of the QA Manager:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or related field is required
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a QA Manager or Supervisor within a food manufacturing/processing facility
• HACCP Certification & BRC Certification required
• Must have outstanding experience in QA management principles & procedures, food safety guidelines, microbiology, sanitation, regulatory systems and audits
• Impeccable leadership, communication, customer relations, detail orientation, organizational and time management skills required
• Advanced knowledge of Word, Excel & Outlook, Time & Attendance software in addition to various software programs used within food processing facilities
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen upon offer of employment

If you have the skills and experience to successfully perform the QA Manager position and would like to be considered, please submit your resume and cover letter for immediate review.

Cover Letter Must Include:

• Your availability to interview and begin working in Fresno, CA (No Relocation)
• Description of your experience as a QA Manager in relation to the listed duties along with any other pertinent details to showcase your experience
• Please list your education level and/or confirm that you have earned a BS Degree
• Please confirm that you are HACCP and BRC Certified

Qualifications

Required Skills, Experience and Education of the QA Manager:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or related field is required
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a QA Manager or Supervisor within a food manufacturing/processing facility
• HACCP Certification & BRC Certification required
• Must have outstanding experience in QA management principles & procedures, food safety guidelines, microbiology, sanitation, regulatory systems and audits
• Impeccable leadership, communication, customer relations, detail orientation, organizational and time management skills required
• Advanced knowledge of Word, Excel & Outlook, Time & Attendance software in addition to various software programs used within food processing facilities
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen upon offer of employment

If you have the skills and experience to successfully perform the QA Manager position and would like to be considered, please submit your resume and cover letter for immediate review.

Cover Letter Must Include:

• Your availability to interview and begin working in Fresno, CA (No Relocation)
• Description of your experience as a QA Manager in relation to the listed duties along with any other pertinent details to showcase your experience
• Please list your education level and/or confirm that you have earned a BS Degree
• Please confirm that you are HACCP and BRC Certified

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.