PLEASE NOTE: We will not be able to reply to you if your resume does not meet the position requirements. There is NO closing date. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Education Four-year bachelors degree in food science, microbiology, etc.
- Minimum 2-3 years of food manufacturing experience
- Certified SQF is desired.
- Need to have the desire to be on the plant floor and setting up quality systems within the plant.
- Willing to travel 20%.
- 3-7 days of work at home per month on average.
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
- HARPC and/or HACCP Training Certificate
- GMP Training

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is representing an established Food Processing company who is searching for a Quality Assurance Manager.

The purpose of the Quality Assurance Manager is to ensure a quality product is being produced and distributed at all times.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure proper management of day-to-day activities related to food safety, HACCP programs, GMP and quality training programs.
• Execute quality control procedures, policies, and control quality of and production/distribution efforts.
• Will lead efforts to ensure quality excellence and compliance with food safety regulatory standards.
• Maintain quality assurance standard operating procedures in Safety chain.
• Monitor performance of quality control systems to ensure effectiveness and efficiency (Safety Chain, HARPC, HACCP, and HACQP plans).
• Participate and contribute to continuous improvement of departmental SOPs.
• Develop and execute employee training programs.
• Ensure incoming materials meet safety and quality standards though inspection, vendor visits and certification programs.
• Manage budget and cost controls.
• Ensure that all new regulations are quickly and accurately implemented.
• Review quality documentation necessary for regulatory submissions and inspections.
• Analyze quality control test results and data and provide feedback and interpretation to management or staff necessary for operational decisions.
• Document organizational or operational procedures.
• Confer with organizational team members to accomplish work activities to ensure daily quality is maintained.
• Conduct routine and non-routine analyzes of in-process materials, raw materials, environmental samples, finished goods, or stability samples.
• Ensure cleanliness and safety standards are maintained in accordance with SQF
• Train Team members on Quality Assurance best practices

ALL INQUIRIES ARE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL. NO FEES TO APPLICANTS.

If you feel that you are not a candidate for this position, but know someone who is, we do offer a Referral Bonus if we place your referral into this position.

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