QA Manager- 1st Shift (2865)
About The Position
This position is responsible for managing, planning, coordinating, and developing the Old Wisconsin Sausage Quality Assurance Program to ensure the quality and consistency of all in‑process and finished meat and poultry products in accordance with USDA regulations. The role ensures that all processes impacting product quality are performed consistently and correctly, in alignment with established plant procedures. This position works closely with operations, production, and other management personnel to maintain regulatory compliance, uphold company standards, and support continuous improvement in all food‑safety and quality‑related functions. Backup / Coverage: Quality Assurance Supervisor
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- Minimum of 5–7 years of plant Quality Assurance/Quality Control experience in food manufacturing.
- Strong background in meat and poultry processing, including detailed knowledge of USDA regulations and requirements.
- Demonstrated expertise in HACCP, GMPs, Allergens, SSOPs, Recall/Withdrawal procedures, and regulatory compliance.
- Previous experience conducting and supporting plant audits and inspections, including third‑party audits, and city, state, or federal regulatory inspections.
Responsibilities
- Manage and monitor the Quality Assurance processes for supplier selection, inspection, and approval, ensuring all suppliers meet company quality standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Audit supplier manufacturing processes and verify compliance with specified standards during on‑site evaluations.
- Interpret and communicate the company’s quality assurance philosophy to key personnel across the organization.
- Develop new and improved approaches to resolve issues identified during quality assurance activities.
- Review and verify daily HACCP documentation to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance
- Provide detailed guidance for scheduling, conducting, and completing internal facility audits.
- Assist with trending, investigating, and resolving customer complaints to support continuous improvement.
- Prepare and conduct training programs for plant employees on GMPs, HACCP, SSOPs, the Company Allergen Policy, and other food‑safety or quality‑related programs.
- Review all data collected during quality assurance activities to ensure consistency with company policies, procedures, and regulatory expectations.
- Keep management informed of significant QA issues, trends, or developments, as well as corrective actions underway.
- Train QA personnel to perform in‑plant process inspections, internal audits, and related quality functions in accordance with the plant’s auditing program.
- Maintain an up‑to‑date working knowledge of government and industry quality assurance standards, regulations, and codes.
- Play an active role in plant quality improvement initiatives and overall continuous improvement efforts.
- Develop and implement quality assurance training programs for key personnel in collaboration with plant management.
- Investigate customer complaints regarding product quality and provide timely follow‑up, documentation, and corrective action recommendations.
- Oversee laboratory operations, including testing protocols, procedures, supply inventory, lab safety, and coordination with external laboratories.
- Interpret laboratory test results and data to support product testing requirements and quality decision‑making.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
