Director of Food Safety and Quality Assurance Processing Operations

Shasta Lake, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Strong growing produce company seeking Director of FS and QA to oversee their processing operations.

Responsibilities-

Provide direction and leadership to Quality Assurance/ Food Safety Department personnel.
Monitor and respond to quality indicators.
Provide assistance to Sales staff in handling of product complaints from both external and internal sources.
Responsible for government regulatory and customer audit administration.
Monitor and administer HACCP & SQF programs.
Troubleshoot and investigate food quality/food safety issues and interact with all customer representatives.
Develop train and assess the performance of QA Department staff.
Provide recommendations to management in relation to QA compliance.
Maintain product specifications and food safety system documentation.
Champion Electronic Record Keeping initiative across all GPG divisions.
Additional projects and duties as it relates to this position.

Qualifications-

BS/BA degree in Microbiology Food Science Biochemistry Chemistry Biological Sciences or related field.
Experience in produce processing or food processing.
Must be PCQI & certified in HACCP SQF Practitioner and knowledgeable in PrimusGFS.
Minimum 10 years of experience in a Food Safety and Quality Assurance-related position.
Previous staff management experience is required.
This person must be experienced and knowledgeable in the areas of food safety product safety product quality standards document control microbiology and regulatory issues pertaining to food production.
Candidate must have extensive knowledge of implementing HACCP and FSMA Preventive Controls programs and requirements.
Must be knowledgeable in food processing equipment and laboratory operations as well as food quality food safety and sanitation systems and programs.
Must be able to work on multiple tasks simultaneously requiring communication and interaction with all levels of the organization.
Must be able to read write and communicate in English.
Must have a valid drivers license with a clean DMV driving record.
Must pass pre-placement drug/alcohol screen.

.Please contact Katie Settle

Compensation 135-170K base plus bonus and benefits

Required Experience:

Director

Strong growing produce company seeking Director of FS and QA to oversee their processing operations.Responsibilities-Provide direction and leadership to Quality Assurance/ Food Safety Department personnel.Monitor and respond to quality indicators. Provide assistance to Sales staff in handling of pro...