Manager - QA - Mewat

Allana Group; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned Quality Assurance Manager with extensive experience in food safety and quality management. This pivotal role involves ensuring compliance with food safety and regulatory standards, fostering a culture of quality, and leading a dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have a postgraduate degree in a relevant field and a proven track record of managing quality assurance in food production. Join this forward-thinking company and make a significant impact on food safety and quality practices, while enjoying a collaborative work environment that values expertise and leadership.

Qualifications

• 12 to 15 years of experience in Quality Assurance, preferably in meat and meat product exports.
• Strong expertise in Hygiene, Quality Control, and Food Safety management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Food Safety, Quality, Hygiene, and Regulatory standards.
• Lead Food Safety Team and oversee training programs for employees.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Food Safety

Hygiene Management

Regulatory Compliance

Leadership

Education

Postgraduate degree in Veterinary Science

Postgraduate degree in Microbiology

Postgraduate degree in Food Science & Technology

Postgraduate degree in Biotechnology

Tools

ISO 9001

FSSC 22000

ISO 14000

ISO 18000

Job description

Role & responsibilities:

1. Ensure compliance with Food Safety, Quality, Hygiene, and Regulatory/Statutory standards.

2. Foster a Quality and Food Safety culture through training and awareness initiatives.

3. Conduct Internal and Cross-Functional Audits on Food Safety, Quality, Health & Safety, and Environment.

4. Implement and monitor Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Good Hygiene Practices (GHPs).

5. Lead Food Safety Team and oversee training programs for employees and contractual staff.

6. Investigate customer complaints, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.

7. Ensure compliance with regulatory and importing country requirements.

8. Maintain documentation for Quality, Food Safety, HSE, and Social Audits.

9. Coordinate with external audit agencies and support customer audits with CAPA implementation.

10. Compile and report Quality and Food Safety incidents to management.

11. Validate Critical Control Points (CCPs) and execute management-assigned tasks effectively.

Preferred candidate profile

1. Postgraduate degree in Veterinary Science, Microbiology, Food Science & Technology, or Biotechnology.

2. 12 to 15 years of experience in Quality Assurance, preferably in meat and meat product exports, poultry, fisheries, RTC/RTE, F&B, FMCG, etc.

3. Age: 35 to 45 years.

4. Expertise in Hygiene, Quality Control, Food Safety, Environmental, and OHSAS management (ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, ISO 14000, ISO 18000).

5. Desirable: Experience in Halal certification and ISO 17025:2005 (NABL) accredited labs.

6. Strong leadership in QA department operations and inter-departmental coordination.

Interested candidate can send their CV on [e-mail] or [e-mail]