Quality Assurance Director

Quality Assurance Director is responsible for facilities Quality Control and Quality

Assurance programs. Ensures compliance with company customer and government procedures. This role

will be inspecting and audit the operation in all phases of quality performance including raw materials production

packaging distribution HACCP GMP s among others.

Requirements

Carry out QC policies procedures and directives in the development of and compliance with

company customer and government expectations while providing feedback and required follow

up to ensure proper corrective action.

Guide the plants SQF certification program

Perform customer audits and annual SQF audits

Develop and maintain HACCP plan and train plant personnel on quality programs.

Communicates to USDA regarding preoperational or operational inspections

Develop and maintain quality control systems/programs such as Pest Control SelfInspection

Supplier Management Safety Microbio Testing and Defense.

Conduct preshipment review CCP s validation studies report on deficiencies for GMP s HACCP

and SSOP s

Perform microbiological tests on finished products environmental and direct food contact surfaces.

Apply total quality management tools and approaches to analytical and reporting processes within

each department.

Direct inspection and testing activities to ensure continuous control over materials facilities and

products.

Investigate and responds to Customer complaints. Implement changes (if necessary) and write

corrective actions for complaints.

Work with Plant manager and Sanitation manager to ensure proper housekeeping and

maintenance of facility equipment and grounds.

Work with vendors to ensure quality of all purchased product associated equipment and materials

meet established quality standards.

Other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Computer skills analytical equipment and foodprocessing equipment.

Knowledge of quality control processes related to the foodprocessing industry.

Knowledge of quality process control and HACCP SSOP and SOP.

Knowledge of USDA and FDA standards.

Selfstarter motivator goaloriented and a strategic thinker.

Good organizational and communication skills both verbally and written.

Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully;

develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Bachelors degree from fouryear accredited College or university

Five plus years of quality control experience; in a foodmanufacturing environment

HACCP Certified (preferred)

SQF Certified (preferred)

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Benefits

• Medical
  
• Dental
  
• Vision
  
• 401K
  
• Flexible Spending
  
• Life Insurance
  
• Holiday & Vacation/Sick days
  

Carry out QC policies, procedures, and directives in the development of and compliance with company, customer, and government expectations while providing feedback and required follow up to ensure proper corrective action. Guide the plant's SQF certification program Perform customer audits and annual SQF audits Develop and maintain HACCP plan and train plant personnel on quality programs. Communicates to USDA regarding preoperational or operational inspections Develop and maintain quality control systems/programs such as Pest Control, Self-Inspection, Supplier Management, Safety, Microbio Testing and Defense. Conduct pre-shipment review, CCP s, validation studies, report on deficiencies for GMP s, HACCP and SSOP s Perform microbiological tests on finished products, environmental and direct food contact surfaces. Apply total quality management tools and approaches to analytical and reporting processes within each department. Direct inspection and testing activities to ensure continuous control over materials, facilities, and products. Investigate and responds to Customer complaints. Implement changes (if necessary) and write corrective actions for complaints. Work with Plant manager and Sanitation manager to ensure proper housekeeping and maintenance of facility, equipment, and grounds. Work with vendors to ensure quality of all purchased product, associated equipment and materials meet established quality standards. Other duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS Computer skills, analytical, equipment and food-processing equipment. Knowledge of quality control processes related to the food-processing industry. Knowledge of quality process control and HACCP, SSOP and SOP. Knowledge of USDA and FDA standards. Self-starter, motivator, goal-oriented and a strategic thinker. Good organizational and communication skills both verbally and written. Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations. Qualifications and Education Requirements Bachelor's degree from four-year accredited College or university Five plus years of quality control experience; in a food-manufacturing environment HACCP Certified (preferred) SQF Certified (preferred) Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel