Assistant QA Manager

Silver Bay Seafoods • False Pass, AK

42d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Quality Control Assistant at one of our Alaska seafood processing facilities, this role is responsible for ensuring the quality and safety of seafood products. This involves inspecting incoming raw materials, monitoring production processes, and testing finished products to meet regulatory standards and customer specifications. They may also conduct laboratory tests, record quality data, and identify and report quality issues. Additionally, The Quality Control Assistant often works closely with the facility QA Manager and production teams to implement quality improvement initiatives and maintain a clean and sanitary work environment.

Requirements

• HACCP certification required before the season
• Forklift certification required
• Valid driver’s license
• Knowledge and/or NSF certifications in HACCP, Food & Science Microbiology, Food & Safety Quality, GFSI Training are required.
• Intermediate to advance skills in Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency with internal IMS Systems for Production and Operations.

Nice To Haves

• BS in Food Science/Safety or equivalent Gastronomy & Food Studies. (strongly preferred)
• 3 years' experience in the food industry preferred.
• 2 years' experience with administrative experience preferred.
• Previous experience in Seafood or Manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Seasonally ensure the Alaskan facilities are following state and federal regulations, as well as applicable customer and third-party requirements.
• Supervise and mentor a team of department Quality Control Leads when visiting Alaskan facilities.
• Provide resources, training and workshops to expand knowledge of facility Quality Control Managers.
• Review, develop and implement documents for corporate and facility utilization.
• Annual training of Quality Control staff on company specifications and assess information retention, retraining where necessary.
• Prepare involvement and results of Quality Assurance activities in reports for executive production and operation meetings.
• Audit the facilities & corporate documentation for regulatory non-compliances and reports findings to corporate management.
• Coordinate facility audits and host auditors and customers during their visit.
• Assist in the maintenance & review of Food Safety Programs including but not limited to HACCP, SSOP and GMP; ensuring the programs are effective throughout the facilities.
• Assist facility QA Managers identify the root cause of where their food safety programs are vulnerable and make changes to prevent recurrence.
• Perform mock recalls and mass balances to test the traceability program.
• Supervise and mentor QC staff to uphold company standards and policies as well as collect and document accurate metrics to ensure standards are met.
• Where microbiological lab-work is required, assist with review and implementation of safe-lab functions and protect the integrity of the company products and quality.
• Help QA teams follow protocol in the event of adverse test results.
• Other duties are to ensure the facility and organization is fully supported and successful.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Seasonal Employees, as well as their families, are eligible for health benefits that include medical, dental and vision benefits once the employee meets the required 1560 hours worked to become benefit eligible.
• Employees are also eligible to receive basic life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program: Available for employees and their families.
• Other Compensation: Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager