Quality Assurance Manager

Produce Careers•Palm Beach, FL

13h•Onsite

About The Position

An established agriculture company is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to join their Florida team. This position will ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements and guidelines, ensure compliance with all customer expectations, internal quality, and Food Safety Standards and Policies. The nature of this position requires flexibility and the ability to embrace change. The Quality Assurance Manager must be highly self-motivated and exemplify the capability to work effectively as a team player, with the ability to interact across departmental and cross-functional boundaries; minimizing conflict, and maximizing continuous improvement and good will. Due to the hands-on nature of their business, the role is not available for a home based or hybrid work situation.

Requirements

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
Must 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

Coordinate, schedule, and execute On-Line Quality Control Incoming Materials Inspections
Manage Shelf-life/Retained Samples Programs, Validation, and related activities
Ensure the collection of required samples for Microbiological Evaluation and other Sample Requirements
Manage, coordinate, monitor, and execute all documents, processes, and programs applicable to the above activities as assigned
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, including 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, including plant safety training, chemical usage and handling, GMP training, regulatory compliance and other technical assistance as required
Ensure 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