Food Quality Manager

PSI•Chula Vista, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Growing San Diego Food Company is looking for a FSQA Manager who will have a solid vision and strong will to manage the QA department, its programs and activities that will ensure compliance with company policies. This role will manage food safety standards, USDA, FDA, regulations and will integrate food safety, quality assurance and quality control into all functions and people across the plant.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science, Microbiology, food process engineering, or similar discipline
Solid track record of successful implementation, and compliance of food manufacturing policies and procedures, (GMP’s, SSOP’s, HACCP, SQF, all prerequisites)
Strong Microsoft Office and other systems knowledge
10-15 years as QA Manager in the food industry with minimum 5 years in a USDA environment
Must be SQF Practitioner, and have HACCP certification
Self-starter and takes initiative.
Professional, dependable, flexible and takes ownership
Demonstrate integrity with honest ethical actions
Ability to work in a cold environment / meat processing
Multitask, well organized, and results oriented
7-20 years as QA Manager in the food industry

Responsibilities

Manage and sustain all SQF required programs
Lead efforts to achieve >90% SQF scores
Review, update and create HACCP plans to keep up with business needs
Organize, maintain library, and file all QA documents/programs to easily present or compile information as needed
Monitor product manufacturing in a way that result in company compliance with regulatory SSOP, GMP, HACCP, and SQF standards for third party audits and customer requirements.
Establish manufacturing specifications, standards, protocols and procedures for quality control and new product development.
Develop and execute training programs that support the Company’s objectives with regards to quality and food safety plantwide.
Support sales with compliance in label submittal for new products
Create, update, manage product specifications, and maintain files organized
Keep up with plant certifications, Kosher, Halal, Organic, GMO, GF, USDA, FDA, and specific customer audits.
Manage 3rd shift sanitation crew to ensure compliance with equipment and building sanitation
Coach and develop subordinates, provide training, certifications, and other growth opportunities
Apply timely discipline, hire and terminate employees as needed
Make sure all swab testing, pH, sodium, etc. are consistent with plant process needs