Food Quality Manager
psiSan Diego (CA)
About the role
Growing San Diego Food Company is looking for a FSQA Manager will have a solid vision and strong will to manage the QA department, its programs and activities that will ensure compliance with company policies. Will manage food safety standards, USDA, FDA, regulations and will integrate food safety, quality assurance and quality control into all functions and people across the plant.
Essential Job Duties:
- Manage and sustain all SQF required programs
- Lead efforts to achieve >90% SQF scores
- Review, update and create HACCP plans to keep up with business needs
- Organize, maintain library, and file all QA documents/programs to easily present or compile information as needed
Monitor product manufacturing in a way that result in company compliance with regulatory SSOP, GMP, HACCP, and SQF standards for third party audits and customer requirements.
Establish manufacturing specifications, standards, protocols and procedures for quality control and new product development.
Develop and execute training programs that support the Company's objectives with regards to quality and food safety plantwide.
Support sales with compliance in label submittal for new products
Create, update, manage product specifications, and maintain files organized
Keep up with plant certifications, Kosher, Halal, Organic, GMO, GF, USDA, FDA, and specific customer audits.
Manage 3rd shift sanitation crew to ensure compliance with equipment and building sanitation
Coach and develop subordinates, provide training, certifications, and other growth opportunities
Apply timely discipline, hire and terminate employees as needed
Make sure all swab testing, pH, sodium, etc. are consistent with plant process needs
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science, Microbiology, food process engineering, or similar disciplineSolid track record of successful implementation, and compliance of food manufacturing policies and procedures, (GMP's, SSOP's, HACCP, SQF, all prerequisites)
- Strong Microsoft Office and other systems knowledge 10-15 years as QA Manager in the food industry with minimum 5 years in a USDA environment
- Must be SQF Practitioner, and have HACCP certificationOther Capabilities / Physical requirements:
- Self-starter and takes initiative.
- Professional, dependable, flexible and takes ownershipDemonstrate integrity with honest ethical actionsAbility to work in a cold environment / meat processingMultitask, well organized, and results oriented
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science, Microbiology, food process engineering, or similar disciplineSolid track record of successful implementation, and compliance of food manufacturing policies and procedures, (GMP's, SSOP's, HACCP, SQF, all prerequisites)
- Strong Microsoft Office and other systems knowledge 7-20 years as QA Manager in the food industry
- Must be SQF Practitioner, and have HACCP certificationOther Capabilities / Physical requirements:
- Self-starter and takes initiative.
- Professional, dependable, flexible and takes ownershipDemonstrate integrity with honest ethical actionsAbility to work in a cold environment / meat processingMultitask, well organized, and results oriented
Qualifications:
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
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