QA/QC Manager
About The Position
The QA/QC Manager leads the Dresser, Wisconsin facility’s daily food safety and quality programs and ensures compliance with applicable regulatory and third-party requirements. The role provides leadership, direction, and motivation to quality and operations teams to support efficient daily operations. The manager oversees the facility’s SQF system, HACCP and Preventive Control Programs, document control, quality objectives, regulatory and customer audits, pest control, calibration schedules, production and sanitation documentation, investigations, product release and disposition, and environmental monitoring. The role also maintains compliance with applicable food safety standards and certifications, including Organic, Kosher, Non-GMO Project, and Gluten Free requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in food science, biological science, or a related field, or equivalent practical work experience.
- At least 3 years of experience in quality assurance or food safety.
- PCQI certification.
- HACCP certification.
- SQF Practitioner qualification.
- Knowledge of 21 CFR Part 117.
- Knowledge of laboratory and plant GMPs, quality assurance terminology, methods, and tools, including experience with SQF or other GFSI certification schemes.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and similar tools.
- Demonstrable ability to lead and manage staff.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and project-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects.
- Strong communication skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Creative problem-solving ability.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with ESL or short-shelf-life products.
Responsibilities
- Serve as SQF Practitioner and manage the development, implementation, review, and maintenance of the SQF system.
- Maintain document control, including updates to quality control and food safety documents, and evaluate current and proposed SOPs, work instructions, and guidelines.
- Set Quality Assurance objectives and ensure targets are achieved.
- Function as site PCQI and manage, develop, implement, and maintain HACCP and Preventive Control Programs.
- Maintain compliance with food safety standards and legislation, including Organic, Kosher, Non-GMO Project, and Gluten Free requirements.
- Manage site quality and sanitation personnel.
- Facilitate GFSI (SQF), regulatory, and customer audits.
- Manage the site Pest Control Program.
- Develop and maintain on-floor and laboratory calibration schedules for process instrumentation and laboratory equipment.
- Review documentation for accuracy, including production records, CCP/CQP verifications, sanitation logs, and other shift documents.
- Lead out-of-specification and customer complaint investigations, documentation, and reporting to the management team and customers.
- Manage and maintain product release and disposition programs for incoming, in-process, and finished products; review and sign off on test results and generate or approve Certificates of Analysis.
- Maintain the site environmental monitoring program and ensure implementation of necessary corrective actions.
- Maintain knowledge of new developments, technology, and processes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
