Quality Assurance Manager (Plant QA Manager)

CSC Sugar Refining Services LLC•Harrisonburg, VA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for managing all aspects of quality at the production facility necessary for the successful control of food safety, microbiological and chemistry compliance. The Plant QA Manager serves as the Primary SQF Practitioner at the plant site and is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, review, and maintenance of the plant SQF System. This role also involves leading the facility HACCP team, Biosecurity programs, and managing various compliance programs including regulatory, customer, kosher, and third-party certifications. The position requires a strong understanding of food safety systems, laboratory testing, and regulatory requirements within the food manufacturing industry.

Requirements

BS in Microbiology, Food Science / Technology or equivalent experience
2 years previous quality assurance experience in food manufacturing environments including audit experience.
5 years experience in quality laboratory measuring for microbiological compliance.
Equipment sanitation understanding
Must have general knowledge of regulatory and kosher compliance requirements.
Must be adaptable and flexible
Must be organized and analytical
Excellent communication / presentation skills
Ability to work independently
Excellent recordkeeping / documentation skills
Basic understanding of microbiological and chemistry testing procedures
Basic understanding of laboratory testing equipment
Understanding of current laws and regulations related to food manufacturing
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

SQF Certification
Six Sigma certification at the Green Belt level

Responsibilities

Manage the quality and food safety systems for the facility in accordance with corporate directives and requirements
Perform internal and external audits to support the Quality Management System
Provide hands on activity and management for the performance of microbiological and chemistry related testing related to product requirements (color, Brix, pH, yeast, mold, APC). Manage lab technician and operator in-process check performance.
Oversees and lead Customer Complaint investigations, root cause analysis and corrective action execution.
Produce reporting for quality results and perform corrective action initiatives
Lead internal improvement and project management teams as assigned
Assist in the training of facility teams for quality related activities
Assist with mock recalls and other actions to test the systems for compliance
Manage internal databases for documentation and testing data
Disposition of nonconforming product and raw materials
Organize customer orders with Production, coordinate carriers, and keep customers updated.
Back up lab technician and/or provide plan with operations, tech 2 support
Serves at the Primary SQF Practitioner at the plant site, PCQI Certification is required
Oversee the development, implementation, review and maintenance of the plant SQF System, take appropriate action to ensure the integrity of the SQF System
Lead the facility HACCP team and Biosecurity programs
Manage facility regulatory, customer, kosher and third party certification compliance programs
Oversee quality related documentation and certifications
Member of the Business Continuity Planning Team
Leads the plant SQF Management Reviews and SQF Updates
Leads the annual review of the HACCP Plan/Food Safety Plan, cooperates with Food Fraud Vulnerability and Mitigation Plan
Responsible for CAPA, Traceability, Product and Equipment Hold Programs
Involved in the New Product Development process (customer-specific specification changes)
Oversees food safety GMP training of Service Providers and Contractors
Maintain supplier documentation and COAs from all plant suppliers
Maintain product specifications of all plant customers