Quality Manager

Kosmos Agency - Sacramento, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Sacramento, CA

Animal Production and Aquaculture

About the position

The Quality Manager at Kosmos Corp is responsible for overseeing the quality assurance and food safety efforts within the organization. This role involves ensuring that all products meet established food safety and quality standards from raw materials to finished goods. The Quality Manager will lead a team of QC technicians, manage laboratory operations, and ensure compliance with regulatory audits and internal quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Establish, implement, and direct quality and food safety efforts.
• Lead and support the achievement of plant operations food safety and quality goals.
• Manage QC technicians and QC microbiological and testing laboratories.
• Update and maintain the quality manual; prepare and host annual GFSI audit, customer, and third-party supplier audits.
• Prepare and host senior management meetings.
• Develop standard methods for microbiological and other laboratory analyses and records.
• Create and manage HACCP and Food Safety Plan programs.
• Document quality information and prepare reports.
• Produce certificates of analysis, traceability, and recall programs.
• Conduct daily quality and production report verifications.
• Oversee CAPA program, monthly GMP/Glass audits, and annual internal audits.
• Determine KPI on an ongoing basis.
• Participate in projects for continuous improvement and new product development.
• Handle all customer complaints and investigate follow-ups with customers in a timely manner.

Requirements

• 2+ years of Food Safety experience as a Quality Assurance Senior or Manager.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) is a plus.

Benefits

• Full benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.