Plant Quality Assurance Manager

Boar's Head; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to oversee plant product quality and food safety programs. In this pivotal role, you will lead a talented QA team, ensuring compliance with HACCP and SSOP standards while driving continuous improvement initiatives. Your expertise in quality assurance will be essential in collaborating with various departments to enhance manufacturing processes and product quality. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment dedicated to excellence in food safety and quality.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in food technology or related discipline required.
• 5-7 years of QA experience in a meat processing plant.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the QA team to achieve business results.
• Oversee plant quality assurance and food safety programs.
• Analyze product quality data for improvement projects.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Assurance

HACCP

Food Safety

Data Analysis

Education

B.S. in Food Technology

5-7 years of QA experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hiring Company:

Boar's Head Provisions Co., Inc. Overview: Responsible for all plant product quality and food safety programs ensuring product and processes are consistent and meet specifications. Responsible for the oversight and development of robust manufacturing control processes and related reports used throughout the plant. Job Description:

Essential Functions:

• Provide leadership and direction for QA Supervisor, QA Analysts, and Technicians in daily work activities to achieve business results.
• Responsible for staffing and managing the performance of the QA team. Provide coaching and training to build the team’s capabilities.
• Oversee all plant quality assurance and food safety programs; develop, maintain, and improve the HACCP, SSOP, and QCCP Programs.
• Liaise with FSIS on regulatory issues affecting plant operations.
• Communicate and coordinate effectively with functional groups (R&D, Procurement, Engineering, Cost Accounting, and Manufacturing) on quality and process control-related projects and issues.
• Using established finished goods quality standards, monitor down-graded products and work with Manufacturing to reduce them to appropriate levels.
• Analyze product quality-related data and develop projects for quality improvement with Process Systems, Manufacturing, and R&D.
• Initiate and coordinate quality improvement projects with all departmental teams, as needed
• Accountable for driving successful actions and maintaining measurable improvement on the Quality Assurance PBL (Processed Based Leadership) Team.

Education and Experience

• B.S. degree in food technology, meat science, or a related discipline
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of QA experience in a meat processing plant
• Additional work experience may substitute for educational background
• Candidate must have an understanding of HACCP/SSOP regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs is necessary.

Location: Petersburg, VA Time Type: Full time Department: Quality Control