About the Role
The Quality Manager will manage/develop our SQF program (SQF Practitioner), understand all policies, procedures, instructions, rules, and regulations (including all safety training and safety information) associated.
Key Activities
Manages adherence to GMP’s with regards to sanitation
Manage Quality Assurance and Control programs
Responsibility and authority to develop, implement, review and maintain the SQF System (Food Safety and Food Quality), to take appropriate action to ensure the integrity of the SQF System, and communicate relevant information to the staff to ensure that the program is maintained and implemented.
Monitor, audit, and modify as necessary, processing and packaging cleaning systems to ensure optimal performance and sanitation
Schedule and conduct periodic maintenance of wear and tear component on filler equipment and valve clusters
Ensure compliance with company, and regulatory, product quality standards, sanitation standards, food safety standards, employee safety standards, and environmental standards
Ensures that proper GMP & housekeeping procedures are followed plant-wide
Be proactive in identifying needs around the plant
Works closely with management and production personnel on sanitation issues, recommending changes to improve sanitation policies, procedures, and standards
Compiles reports regarding inspections, sanitation violations, and steps taken to resolve deficiencies
Ensuring plant readiness for inspections. These inspections include, but are not limited to; CDFA, FDA, USDA, vendors, internal and external 3rd party audits
Continue the development of training programs for sanitation and GMP’s, train employees
Facilitate the implementation of responses to address sanitation and regulatory issues and trends
Work with chemical suppliers on chemical system and sanitation improvements
Oversee and support the plant laboratory as necessary
Participate in developing and maintaining plant safety awareness
Manage Vendor Approval Program and help establish standards
Preferred Skills
Performance Management
SQF Experience (SQF Practitioner)
Technical Capacity
Education and Experience
Higher level education (BS/MS) in Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry or related field.
5 to 10 years of Quality Supervisory experience
ESL product experience
Aseptic Processing experience
Process Improvement experience
About Us
Finding a great opportunity that fosters growth, a great culture, and leadership opportunities can be difficult. Top Quality Recruitment (TQR) connects professionals with leadership opportunities across the Packaging, Food and Beverage, Medical Devices, and Biotechnology industries. With 50+ years of experience, we believe in one-to-one communication and finding the best candidate/employer match possible.
TQR is an equal-opportunity employer that encourages diversity. We will consider all applications.
Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request.
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