Quality Assurance Manager

Tamarack Foods•Americus, GA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for setting standards, understanding and monitoring the quality of production. This role requires a thorough understanding of GMP's, HACCP, SQF systems (Safe Quality Foods), FSMA requirements for human food manufacturing, and USDA requirements for RTE products. The incumbent will assure that all appropriate processes and procedures are followed to ensure the safety and quality of the finished product. This includes monitoring the quality of incoming materials, the process for conversion of materials, the facility, the supervision of associates executing the conversion, and the quality of the finished product. The role also involves serving as the primary contact for the Gluten Free Certification Organization (GFCO) and working with other departments to update policies and procedures. Additionally, the manager will ensure subordinates and associates in the QA department are trained, conduct meetings, manage disciplinary actions, review QA indicators and KPIs, schedule the quality team, and approve employee timecards.

Requirements

Process Control Certified Individual (PCQI)
SQF Practitioner (or ability to obtain certificate within 90 days)
HACCP Certified for manufacturing
Minimum 3 years food processing/manufacturing experience
At least 1 year of supervisory experience

Nice To Haves

Thorough knowledge of food processing GMP's, sanitation and statistical analysis
Undergraduate degree in biological sciences or food technology preferred

Responsibilities

Set standards and monitor the quality of production.
Assure that all appropriate processes and procedures are followed to ensure the safety and quality of the finished product.
Exercise and delegate authority to hold product and/or stop production in the event of a Food Safety, GMP, HACCP, Sanitation or product quality non-compliance.
Act as lead for all Preserved Identity Programs and audits.
Direct subordinates in assuring the quality of finished product and adherence to prescribed processes and procedures.
Monitor the quality of incoming materials, the conversion process, the facility, the supervision of associates, and the quality of the finished product.
Ensure product specifications, process sheets, SOP's, SSOP, HACCP plan, and Preserved Identity Products (e.g., Gluten Free, Hormone Free, Antibiotic Free) are followed.
Assure that pest control and GMP audits are conducted in accordance with company standards.
Monitor SSOP results to assure cleaning and sanitation is executed in accordance with established guidelines and results are acceptable to USDA.
Serve as resident subject matter expert on USDA, GMP, SQF systems, SSOP and HACCP requirements, ensuring they are implemented, in place, and updated as needed.
Serve as the primary contact for the Gluten Free Certification Organization (GFCO) and maintain/improve the gluten-free program.
Work with Director of R&D and Technical Services and Regulatory Specialist (if needed) when changing and updating current SOPs, SSOP, HACCP, USDA and GMP policies and procedures.
Ensure subordinates and associates in QA department are trained in appropriate standards for quality and adherence to GMP's.
Conduct meetings with subordinates, including disciplinary actions and coaching (verbally and written).
Review QA indicators for compliance with company standards and monitor KPI's for continuous improvement.
Schedule the quality team.
Approve employee's timecards bi-weekly.
Execute other duties as assigned.