QA Manager, PA

Pero Farms PA LLC•Penn Township, PA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Pero Family Farms is a market share leader with over a century of dedication, commitment, and integrity, operating since 1908 as a fully integrated farming operation. They specialize in organic farming, logistics, global supply chain management, national sales operations, food processing, and strategic marketing, managing over 35,000 acres across the East Coast. The company prides itself on a strong family heritage dedicated to quality, innovation, and customer service, aiming to continue this tradition for generations. As one of the largest organic vegetable growers, they are expanding their workforce. The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for ensuring compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements, guidelines, customer expectations, and internal quality and Food Safety Standards and Policies. This role requires flexibility, adaptability, self-motivation, and the ability to work effectively as a team player, interacting across departmental and cross-functional boundaries to minimize conflict and maximize continuous improvement.

Requirements

Basic math skills.
Advanced HACCP training, or be HACCP certified or gain these as a priority.
SQF Certified Practitioner
Prepared to complete relevant training and certification provided or requested by the Director of Quality and Food Safety.
Proficient working knowledge of Food Plant Quality, HACCP, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
Must be able to follow complex verbal and written instructions and be able to work independently to evaluate and resolve Quality-related problems and identify and communicate short-term remedial actions.
Must have a high level of problem solving skills.
Solid proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel required.

Responsibilities

The coordination, scheduling, and execution of On-Line Quality Control
Incoming Materials Inspections
Shelf-life/Retained Samples Programs, Validation, and related activities
Ensuring the collection of required samples for Microbiological Evaluation and other Sample Requirements
Management, coordination, monitoring, and execution of the above, including development, updating, editing, reviewing, and management of all documents, processes, and programs applicable to any of the above activities as assigned
Other management duties
Enforce all Company policies and procedures.
Maintain an efficient and productive line of communication and cooperation with other departments.
Prepare all paperwork in a neat, legible and timely manner.
Effectively perform additional assignments.
Complete special projects as assigned.
Implement and manage all necessary QA programs as required by company policy and/or applicable regulations. Programs to include HACCP; Sanitation; Allergen program, Bio-Security program; traceback/recall program, incoming raw material, in process and finished goods testing; FDA and USDA audits and other programs as required.
Monitor operation for compliance to Company’s quality assurance and food safety policies.
Manage in house microbiological testing laboratory including personnel, supplies and budget.
Monitor finished product specifications and enforce compliance.
Review and provide follow through on customer comments/complaints from a QA perspective.
Resolve product quality, health and safety issues and communicate with management on a regular basis the status of all complaints.
Coordinate “mock recalls” on a semi-annual basis.
Audit plant sanitation processes. Audit and document effectiveness of chemicals and procedures and communicate/follow through on corrective actions.
Manage plant Pest Control Program, coordinate services with pest control operator to ensure optimum program.
Provide technical and other assistance to Operations as required. Areas to include plant safety training, chemical usage and handling, GMP training, regulatory compliance and other technical assistance as required.
Make sure company products are safe and meet or exceed company quality standards, and fully comply with food regulations.
Lead the development and daily management of the plant quality system and quality control staff.