About the Company:

Established in 1965, Family Brands boasts products in diverse meat categories- all produced in a state of the art facility. Family Brands is part of the H.T. Hackney Company, one of the nation's leading grocery wholesale distributors , which has been serving customers with integrity for over 100 years. If you are looking for a rewarding career with an industry leader, you are in the right place.

Job Summary:

The Quality Assurance Manager plays a critical role in ensuring that all products manufactured meet the required standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. The QA Manager will oversee the activities of the quality assurance department and staff, developing, implementing, and maintaining a system of quality and testing for the plant's products and/or development processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing, implementing, and validating the company’s food safety management system and quality manual, including GMP, HACCP, SSOP, and USDA regulations
• Supervising the quality department personnel, including hiring, training, and mentoring staff
• Organizing and managing all internal and external quality audits
• Acting as the first point of contact for all food safety issues and liaising with regulatory agents and inspectors
• Implementing recall plans and ensuring that all products are manufactured in accordance with company and regulatory standards
• Promoting a healthy, hygienic, and safe work environment
• Developing reports for management, customers, and regulatory agencies as needed
• Ensuring effective food safety and quality training for plant team members and quality assurance staff
• Coordinates product and environmental testing to adhere with regulatory requirements.
• Reviews customer complaints to enhance product quality
• Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive for QA staff
• Handles discipline in accordance with company policy.

Requirements and Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry or a related field
• HACCP certification
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality assurance management in the food processing industry
• Experience working with USDA-FSIS regulations
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Ability to multi-task, manage priorities, and workflow
• Proficient with business and industry software
• Proven leadership and business acumen skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively work with a diverse group of individuals at all organizational levels