About the Role
The Quality Assurance Manager will manage, document, and represent the Food Safety and Quality (FSQ) at our rapidly growing meat company. This person will schedule and conduct facility, program, and product audits, as well as internal audits, and coordinate third-party audits of vendor facilities and live animal production partners.
Key Activities
Track and trend all FSQ issues identified through various channels, including audits, operations feedback, and/or customer support reporting.
Determine and implement corrective actions and preventative measures to address program deviations, audit findings, customer feedback and/or unforeseen events.
Manage product specifications and use internal resources to improve process and information accessibility continually.
Participating as a subject matter expert in the New Product Development and Launch process.
Develop, implement, and Maintain Product and Supplier information systems.
Schedule finished product audits at third-party lab, evaluate audit data, and communicate findings with Sales, Procurement and Suppliers.
Maintain the required facility and product approval documentation for all current and new suppliers.
Coordinate closely with third-party auditors to schedule and attend audits of supplier facilities.
Develop, conduct and oversee production facility food safety and quality audits.
Present audit findings and corrective actions to Senior management.
Train production facility staff to assess product quality and safety during packing.
Participate in and learn from mock recalls.
Preferred Skills
Deep working knowledge of product lotting, identity preservation and traceability.
Proficiency in product and process data management.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Education and Experience
5+ years' experience in meat and/or poultry processing.
3+ years' experience in Quality Assurance Management.
High School graduate or GED required.
Bachelor’s degree in food science preferred.
Basic Reading, Writing and Math skills.
SQF certified practitioner required.
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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