Assistant QA Manager

Pine Manor Inc•Orland, IN

13d•$65,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant QA Manager is responsible for assisting the QA manager in daily operations with leadership and direction of a globally diverse Quality Assurance team in the delivery of internal and external quality assurance services, in support of one or more business units to ensure timely delivery of high quality deliverables.

Requirements

College Degree-4 years, or equivalent
Computer skills required
Seven years minimum in food business preferably poultry or meat
Basic understanding of Microsoft Office preferred
Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (Bump cap, earplugs, safety glasses)
Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions
Responsible – Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct
Communication, Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word
Safety Awareness – Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety
Resource Management (People & Equipment) – Ability to obtain and appropriate the usage of equipment, facilities, materials, as well as personnel
Communication, Written – Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely
Ethical – Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards
Honesty/Integrity – Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace
Coaching and Development – Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others

Responsibilities

Manages and leads the Quality Assurance Team setting goals and priorities in conjunction with the QA manager
Researches, develops, implements all HACCP, GMP, SSOP and prerequisite programs required for the plant
Develops and implements procedures and checks to ensure quality and wholesomeness to all customers while following all local, state, and federal requirements as well as BRC requirements
Readies the plant for all quality and food safety audits
USDA liaison
Help to support the enforcement of company policies and customer requirements
Help to facilitate and develop programs to enhance food safety and security
Performs many monthly audits
Train and develop QA team
Strive to accomplish established goals and set priorities for Quality Assurance and Janitorial departments
Enforce local, state, and federal regulatory requirements
Understand and support all HACCP, GMP, SSOP, and prerequisite programs required for plant operations
Support all certification programs
Assist in preparing facility and personnel for all quality and food safety audits
Provide training to janitors, QA staff, production employees and management as needed
Conduct monthly food safety and quality assurance checks and audits
Maintain accurate digital records – computer skills required
Develop an in-depth knowledge of plant processing, product development
Work with QA and production to minimize and address customer complaints
Technical support for company regarding laws and regulations pertaining to food safety and USDA procedures
In depth knowledge of plant processing and product development
In charge of food safety, legality and quality
All other duties as assigned