Food Quality Manager

PSI; Chula Vista (CA); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health plan

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Family leave

Disability

Training & development

Zusammenfassung

Growing San Diego Food Company seeks an experienced FSQA Manager to lead the QA department and ensure compliance with company policies and all regulatory requirements (USDA, FDA). You will integrate food safety, quality assurance and quality control into all plant functions.

This leadership role requires driving SQF programs, updating HACCP plans, maintaining certifications, and developing training. You will coach staff, manage sanitation, and support product launches with accurate

Qualifikationen

• BS degree in Food Science, Microbiology, food process engineering, or similar discipline.
• Strong track record of implementing and complying with GMPs, SSOPs, HACCP, SQF prerequisites.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and related systems.
• 7–20 years as QA Manager in the food industry; USDA experience preferred.
• Must be SQF Practitioner and HACCP certified.

Aufgaben

• Manage and sustain all SQF required programs.
• Lead efforts to achieve >90% SQF scores.
• Review, update and create HACCP plans.
• Organize, maintain QA documents/programs for easy access.
• Ensure compliance with SSOP, GMP, HACCP, SQF for audits and customers.
• Develop manufacturing specs and QC procedures.
• Develop and deliver QA training plantwide.
• Support label compliance for new products.
• Maintain certifications (Kosher, Halal, Organic, GMO, GF, USDA, FDA).
• Oversee 3rd shift sanitation and staff development.
• Discipline, hiring and performance actions as needed.
• Ensure swab testing and pH measures meet process needs.

Kenntnisse

Self-starter

Ownership mindset

Integrity

Multitasking

Work in cold environment

Ausbildung

BS in Food Science/Microbiology/food process engineering

SQF Practitioner

HACCP certification

Strong Microsoft Office knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

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 Company's 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, (GMP's, SSOP's, 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

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, (GMP's, SSOP's, 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

Qualifications

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development