FSQA Manager

Tovala • Carol Stream, IL

13d • $119,309 - $135,000

About The Position

We’re Tovala, a food-tech company reinventing home cooking to save consumers time. Through an innovative combination of hardware, software, and fresh food delivery, we make it incredibly simple for anyone to prepare and enjoy delicious, home-cooked meals without sacrificing time to do whatever matters to them. Through our superior technology, product experience and food quality, we have separated Tovala from the busy pack of other meal delivery businesses. In the process, we’ve amassed a loyal, rapidly growing following and our retention, product engagement and customer NPS are all best-in-class. We’ve raised over $100mm from great investors like Left Lane Capital, Origin Ventures, Y Combinator and Comcast Ventures and have invested strongly in building a unique culture that fosters growth, personal development and camaraderie.

Position Summary:
Responsible for overseeing Quality Assurance staff and maintaining Food Safety and
Quality Assurance Management Systems to support manufacturing of wholesome and
quality food. FSQA Manager serves as SQF Practitioner, develops, maintains and
oversees implementation of Policies and Procedures in accordance with SQF 2000 code.
Culinary Director has been identified as a backup to FSQA Manager’s / SQF practitioner’s
position.

Requirements

• Master’s in Food Safety and Technology, Food Science, or related field and 2 years of work experience in related industry
• SQF, HACCP, and PCQI Certified. Two years of work experience in related industry.

Responsibilities

• Serves as Lead SQF Practitioner for Tovala.
• Leads 3rd part audits and annual SQF audit.
• Serves as a primary contact for all regulatory inspections.
• Oversees corrective actions and preventive measures related to food safety quality non-conformities.
• Develops and maintains Policies and Procedures and monitoring forms in accordance with SQF System.
• Oversees implementation of developed Policies and Procedures. Conducts documentation and records daily verification.
• Maintains HACCP Food Safety System. Serves as HACCP Coordinator.
• Conducts annual HACCP reassessments and plan verification.
• Develops and maintains SSOPs.
• Responsible for overseeing cleaning and housekeeping activities within company premises.
• Responsible for Investigating food safety and quality related incidents discovered through customer complaints and reported internally.
• Oversees and manages Integrated Pest Control Program.
• Oversees and manages Testing and Analysis Program.-Oversees and manages Foreign Material Control Program.
• Coordinates and participates in monthly facility audits and inspections.
• Responsible for verification and validation activities as outlined in SQF code.
• Oversees and manages employees Food Safety and Quality training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees