Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager

Armstrong Group; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 89,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ziegenfelder Company, part of the Armstrong Group, is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager at our Wheeling, WV facility. You will lead food safety and quality programs, oversee internal lab operations, and act as the SQF Practitioner and PCQI for the plant.

This role requires strong leadership, extensive QA experience, and a focus on continuous improvement. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and have 5+ years of experience in food safety systems, including HACCP and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field preferred.
• 5+ years in food safety, HACCP, SQF, sanitation (SSOP & GMP) and QA process improvement.
• HACCP and PCQI certifications required.
• SQF certification preferred.
• 3+ years in a supervisory role.
• Strong computer skills and excellent written/verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Maintain food safety and quality systems, programs and documentation.
• Assist QA tasks including mix making, CIP, equipment cleaning, product testing/sampling, and master sanitation schedule tasks.
• Actively participate in facility discussions providing food safety and quality call outs.
• Develop and mentor QA personnel including training, direction and scheduling.
• Serve as SQF Practitioner and PCQI for the plant location.
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ensure managers and process owners maintain responsibilities for the food safety and quality management system.
• Oversee microbiological and chemistry testing related to product requirements.
• Coordinate documentation for compliance with all directives and procedures.
• Lead internal lab functions including daily product release/hold management.
• Provide leadership to implement change and quality improvements.

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

Based in Wheeling, West Virginia, The Ziegenfelder Company is part of the Armstrong Group, a private family-owned organization with more than 2,400 employees nationwide. We are the nation’s largest manufacturer of twin pops and proudly produce Budget Saver® products along with licensed and private label frozen novelties for leading retailers across the country.

Our growth and success are driven by our people. We value integrity, innovation, teamwork, and a commitment to making a positive impact in our workplace and communities.

Position Summary

A Ziegenfelder Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for:

• Maintaining food safety and quality systems, programs, and documentation.


• Assisting with QA department tasks including mix making, CIP, equipment cleaning, product quality testing/sampling, completion of the master sanitation schedule tasks, etc.


• Actively participate in facility discussions providing food safety and quality call outs.


• Developing and maintaining qualified personnel within the QA department. This involves organizational development, personnel assessment, training, direction, motivation, and scheduling.


• Serving as the SQF Practitioner and PCQI for plant location.


• Managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, production-focused environment.


• Ensuring that managers, supervisors, and process owners maintain their responsibilities of the food safety and quality management system at the facility.


• Managing the performance of microbiological and chemistry related testing as it relates to product requirements.


• Managing the food safety plan and supporting programs.


• Coordinating all documentation to ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, and Ziegenfelder directives, policies and procedures.


• Managing internal lab functions including microbial samples, document completion & control, comparing internal laboratory results with outside laboratory results, and daily product release / hold management.


• Providing leadership and training guidance in Quality Assurance and Food Safety and partnering with operations managers and supervisors to implement change and quality improvement.


• Verifying finished product meets quality standards.


• Oversee the development, implementation, review and maintenance of the SQF System, including food safety fundamentals and the food safety plan.


• Hands on work with QA team to ensure timetables for deliverables are met.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Preference will be given to Food Science, Food Technology Degree, or other related fields.


• 5+ years of experience and training with Food Safety, HACCP, SQF, Sanitation (SSOP & GMP), and/or other food safety systems and Quality Assurance process improvement skills required.


• HACCP and PCQI certification required.


• SQF certification preferred, but not required.


• 3+ years of experience in a supervisory role.


• Strong computer skills to include the use of Microsoft Office products.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to travel up to 5%.

Compensation

• $89,387 - $107,979 (depending on experience and qualifications)

Who We Are
The Armstrong Group is a family owned and operated collection of diverse companies. What began in 1946 as Armstrong County Line Construction, founded by Jud L. Sedwick in Kittanning, PA, has now grown into an organization that encompasses multiple industries and employs over 2,400 individuals nationwide. Our brands include Armstrong Utilities, Guardian Protection, Armstrong Development, 4Front Solutions, Twin Pops, and Armstrong Comfort Solutions.
Armstrong is an Equal Opportunity Employer.