Quality Manager - Quality Assurance
Quality Manager - Quality Assurance
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$ 100000 - 130000
1 Vacancy
Job Description
- This position will report to the: Director of Quality
- Travel Requirement: 10
- FLSA Status:Exempt
- Shift: Varies
- Employment Category: FullTime Regular
- Pay Range:$100000 $130000
STRONG HISTORY. EXCITING FUTURE.
Bolthouse Fresh Foods is a leader in carrot production serving as a grower packer processor and shipper. Headquartered in Bakersfield California we are a proud employer to 1600 dedicated individuals. Since 1915 we have been committed to growing and producing highquality carrots and today we are one of North Americas largest growers and distributors of fresh carrots for cooking and snacking. Additionally we supply premium natural ingredients for the food and beverage industry. With over a century of excellence Bolthouse Fresh products are available at major retailers across North America.
Bolthouse Fresh Foods has approximately 1600 employees.
WHAT YOULL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLE
The Quality Manager is responsible for overseeing all quality processes ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards. This role involves active supervision of the production floor 60 presence) conducting investigations root cause analyses and implementing corrective actions to maintain product integrity. The Quality Manager collaborates with multiple departments leads quality improvement initiatives and ensures customer satisfaction by addressing inquiries and complaints.
- Maintain a 60 onthefloor presence to proactively identify investigate and resolve quality issues in real time.
- Oversee and enforce compliance with GMP HACCP FSMA and other food safety and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct root cause analyses for deviations customer complaints and nonconformances ensuring corrective and preventive actions are effectively implemented.
- Lead the monitoring and auditing of production processes including verification of code dates weight checks specifications plant GMPs and documentation accuracy.
- Manage and oversee the rollout of new or modified processes specifically rolled out to the quality team including changes to our SOPs and programs
- Analyze analytical and microbiological test results for raw ingredients finished products process water and plant equipment ensuring compliance with quality specifications.
- Lead quality assurance audits coordinating corrective action plans with QA Sanitation Maintenance and Operations teams.
- Review daily quality reports analyze data trends and implement continuous improvement strategies to enhance product consistency.
- Manage the calibration operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment ensuring accuracy in testing and documentation.
- Oversee training and development of Quality Assurance (QA) technicians to maintain high standards in quality monitoring and analysis.
- Serve as the primary contact for sales and customers regarding product quality inquiries COAs and sample requests.
- Investigate and resolve customer complaints prepare detailed reports and coordinate corrective actions.
- Conduct internal and thirdparty audits prepare documentation and lead corrective action initiatives.
- Develop and maintain quality control documentation including SOPs policies and process improvement reports.
- Perform other quality control functions as required to uphold company and customer standards.
- Performs other duties as assigned
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree or equivalent from a fouryear college or university OR three to five years of equivalent related experience (preferably in a food beverage pharmaceutical or chemical industry); or an equivalent combination of both education and experience
- Experience must include at least two years of supervision experience in a production environment.
- Valid Driver License and clean driving record.
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to understand and apply moderately complex mathematical concepts to include managing financial data and production reports
- Must possess a track record of successful continuous improvement initiatives and results.
- Strong leadership facilitation motivation and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to resolve conflict situations
- Excellent communication skills which will be demonstrated in constant daily communication to Supervisors peers and reports. Must be able to effectively prepare and present information
- Must be able to work flexible shifts weekend and overtime as business demands
- Proficient in computer software such as Microsoft Word Excel Power Point and Outlook
- Travel: 10 required
- Five years in Quality Assurance in the fresh produce or foodprocessing environment
- HACCP SQF and Better Process Control School training certificates desired
- Bilingual
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Operate office equipment requires repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time in an upright position walking on both even and uneven surfaces
- Ability to ascend and descend ladders scaffolding using 3point contact on a regular basis
- Ability to stoop crouch and kneel on a regular basis
- Environmental exposure hot/humid conditions 95 or above).
- Environmental exposure cold/wet conditions 40 or below)
- Material exposure moving mechanical parts
- Occasional exposure to environmental factors such as fumes airborne particles and vibrations
- Ability to lift push pull and/or carry up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to use hands and arms to grasp manipulate and handle objects in one position for an extended period of time.
- Able to work in loud noise when conducting plant monitoring and inspections
HOURS & WORKDAYS:
Monday through Friday; Overtime Weekends and Holidays may be mandatory based on business needs. Rotating workday/time off schedules may be mandatory depending on department/business needs as well.
WHAT WE OFFER
Our rich benefits packages are designed to support the health and wellbeing of both our eligible coworkers and their families.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Group Life and AD&D
- Voluntary Life and AD&D
- Group ShortTerm Disability
- Group LongTerm Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Bolthouse Fresh Foods is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability status protected veteran status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued respected and empowered to achieve their full potential.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you are interested in applying for employment with Bolthouse Fresh Foods and need special assistance to apply for a posted position or if you believe you do not meet any of the required qualifications of a posted position due to a protected disability and would like to explore the possibility of accommodation please contact our Talent Acquisition team at:for additional support or guidance.
RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:
Bolthouse Fresh Foods does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Bolthouse Fresh Foods is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Monday through Friday; Overtime Weekends and Holidays may be mandatory based on business needs. Rotating workday/time off schedules may be mandatory depending on department/business needs as well.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
