Mgr Regional Food Safety & QA Sr

Davita Inc.; Brea (CA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry seeks a Regional Quality Assurance Manager to oversee quality and compliance for 3-6 plants. The role involves leading teams, managing quality programs, and ensuring regulatory compliance while collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance food safety. Candidates should possess a strong background in quality assurance and leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality assurance and food safety.
• Strong leadership skills for managing teams.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality assurance teams for multiple plants.
• Manage development and execution of Food Safety systems.
• Set performance goals for direct reports and support corporate policy creation.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Assurance

Compliance Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Location: Remote Role - ideally the Atlanta, Georgia area

Employment Type: Salaried

Work Arrangement: Remote

Position Summary:

The Regional Quality Assurance Manager (RQAM) leads the quality assurance teams for a region of 3-6 plants, focusing on lab, compliance, and sanitation services. The RQAM manages the development, execution, and continuous improvement of Ventura Foods' Quality and Food Safety systems. They share accountability with the Director of QA and Plant Managers for effective implementation of policies, Food Safety Plans, and Sanitation programs to ensure regulatory compliance and meet customer requirements. Reports include Quality Managers at regional sites and possibly HQ technologists/analysts. Responsibilities include setting goals, performance measurement, coaching, hiring, and removing roadblocks for direct reports. The RQAM also supports corporate activities such as policy creation, program development, and strategic planning, providing onsite support during personnel changes or significant events. Key metrics include customer complaints, EMP, sanitation, Q1, SNC, CVA, and GFSI compliance.