Food Quality Manager

Growing San Diego Food Company is looking for a FSQA Manager will have a solid vision and strong will to manage the QA department its programs and activities that will ensure compliance with company policies. Will manage food safety standards USDA FDA regulations and will integrate food safety quality assurance and quality control into all functions and people across the plant.

Essential Job Duties:

Manage and sustain all SQF required programs

Lead efforts to achieve >90% SQF scores

Review update and create HACCP plans to keep up with business needs

Organize maintain library and file all QA documents/programs to easily present or compile information as needed

Monitor product manufacturing in a way that result in company compliance with regulatory SSOP GMP HACCP and SQF standards for third party audits and customer requirements.

Establish manufacturing specifications standards protocols and procedures for quality control and new product development.

Develop and execute training programs that support the Companys objectives with regards to quality and food safety plantwide.

Support sales with compliance in label submittal for new products

Create update manage product specifications and maintain files organized

Keep up with plant certifications Kosher Halal Organic GMO GF USDA FDA and specific customer audits.

Manage 3rd shift sanitation crew to ensure compliance with equipment and building sanitation

Coach and develop subordinates provide training certifications and other growth opportunities

Apply timely discipline hire and terminate employees as needed

Make sure all swab testing pH sodium etc. are consistent with plant process needs

Education and Experience:

Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science Microbiology food process engineering or similar discipline

Solid track record of successful implementation and compliance of food manufacturing policies and procedures (GMPs SSOPs HACCP SQF all prerequisites)

Strong Microsoft Office and other systems knowledge

10-15 years as QA Manager in the food industry with minimum 5 years in a USDA environment

Must be SQF Practitioner and have HACCP certification

Other Capabilities / Physical requirements:

Self-starter and takes initiative.

Professional dependable flexible and takes ownership

Demonstrate integrity with honest ethical actions

Ability to work in a cold environment / meat processing

Multitask well organized and results oriented

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science Microbiology food process engineering or similar discipline

Solid track record of successful implementation and compliance of food manufacturing policies and procedures (GMPs SSOPs HACCP SQF all prerequisites)

Strong Microsoft Office and other systems knowledge

7-20 years as QA Manager in the food industry

Must be SQF Practitioner and have HACCP certification

Other Capabilities / Physical requirements:

Self-starter and takes initiative.

Professional dependable flexible and takes ownership

Demonstrate integrity with honest ethical actions

Ability to work in a cold environment / meat processing

Multitask well organized and results oriented