Assistant Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager

JobSquad; Alma (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JobSquad seeks an Assistant Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager in Alma, GA. The role supervises the QA department, ensures FSIS compliance, and maintains HACCP and GMP programs. A BS, food science or related field, or 5+ years in the food industry is required; bilingual in English/Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities include overseeing s compliance, labeling, and audits, plus coordinating training and recalls, with a salary range of $65,000–$90,000 and a day shift from 6am to 3pm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, Meat Science, Microbiology or related field, or 5+ years in the food industry.
• HACCP certified; Food Safety and Handling certifications.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between the plant and FSIS.
• Maintain regulatory compliance with USDA/FSIS requirements.
• Develop and maintain food safety and quality procedures and records.
• Oversee HACCP-based plans, audits, and supplier verifications.
• Investigate customer complaints and initiate corrective actions.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor of Science in Food Science/ Biology/ Chemistry/ Meat Science/ Microbiology or related field

5+ years experience in the food industry

Tools

Label Matrix labeling software

EZ Form labeling software

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Access

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager

Location: Alma, GA

Salary: $65k to $90k depending on experience

Shift: 6am to 3pm

Bilingual – English/Spanish Preferred

Job Description

• Serve as the designated liaison between the plant and FSIS
• Keep current with USDA/FSIS regulations and ensure compliance with requirements related to plant conditions, Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures, HACCP, GMPs, labeling, microbiology, allergen control, and prerequisite programs
• Assist in writing, implementing, verifying, and maintaining food safety and quality procedures and programs to produce safe food with acceptable quality attributes, including documentation, document control, and record retention
• Oversee BRC implementation and management, including food safety fundamentals, HACCP-based food safety plans, food quality plans, verification activities, internal audits, and external supplier audits as needed
• Investigate customer complaints, determine appropriate corrective and preventive actions, and ensure complaint responses and documentation are completed
• Maintain and verify the pest control program, including monitoring contracted service reports, open conditions, program effectiveness, and required records
• Maintain product traceability for ingredients, supplies, raw materials, packaging, and finished products, including supplier database activities and records to support recall or recovery events
• Maintain the written recall program and test its effectiveness through mock recalls
• Provide and coordinate food safety and quality training for management, employees, and team members, including HACCP and other applicable food safety training required by the training program
• Maintain and verify the Food Defense Program to ensure it remains current and properly implemented
• Review FSIS export library requirements and ensure required export procedures and documentation are followed when product is exported
• Oversee laboratory functions, scientific testing, environmental programs for raw and cooked facilities, and corrective or preventive actions based on results
• Ensure food safety and quality requirements are considered during new product development and that regulatory compliance is maintained
• Conduct yield tests, maintain related data, and report results as required
• Maintain Sanitation Programs and related sanitation support activities assigned to the Food Safety and Quality Assurance function
• Develop and update food safety manuals, SOPs, and program documents as needed for new programs or changes to existing programs
• Conduct validations of CCPs and intervention systems and implement corrective actions for food safety deficiencies as needed
• Maintain food safety files and records, returned goods and hold logs, foreign object investigation logs, and other required compliance records

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises employees in the Food Safety and Quality Assurance Department, including Quality Assurance Supervisors, QA and HACCP Assistant, Quality Assurance Technicians, and other assigned personnel.

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Computer Skills

Must have proficient computer skills and an understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Access as well as experience in labeling software for development (Label Matrix, Byzerba, or similar) and for label approval (EZ Form or similar).

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• HACCP certified
• Food Safety and Handling certifications

Education

Minimum Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, Meat Science, Microbiology, or a related field. OR a minimum of five years of experience in the food industry with knowledge of the responsibilities listed in this job description.

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