Plant Quality Assurance Manager

Boar's Head Brand; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food and beverage manufacturing seeks a Plant Quality Assurance Manager in Petersburg, VA. The role involves overseeing quality and food safety programs, managing the QA team, and driving quality improvement initiatives. Candidates should have a B.S. in food technology or related fields and 5-7 years of QA experience in meat processing.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of QA experience in a meat processing plant.
• Understanding of HACCP/SSOP regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for QA team to achieve business results.
• Oversee all plant quality assurance and food safety programs.
• Initiate and coordinate quality improvement projects.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Data Analysis

Education

B.S. in food technology

B.S. in meat science

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Overview:

Responsible for all plant product quality and food safety programs, ensuring product and processes are consistent and meet specifications. Oversees and develops robust manufacturing control processes and related reports used throughout the plant.

Hiring Company:

Boar's Head Provisions Co., Inc.

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

• Provide leadership and direction for QA Supervisor, QA Analysts, and Technicians in daily work activities to achieve business results.
• Manage staffing and performance of the QA team; provide coaching and training to enhance capabilities.
• Oversee all plant quality assurance and food safety programs; develop and improve HACCP, SSOP, and QCCP programs.
• Liaise with FSIS on regulatory issues affecting plant operations.
• Coordinate effectively with R&D, Procurement, Engineering, Cost Accounting, and Manufacturing on quality and process control projects.
• Monitor down-graded products using established quality standards and work with Manufacturing to reduce them.
• Analyze quality-related data and develop improvement projects with Process Systems, Manufacturing, and R&D.
• Initiate and coordinate quality improvement projects across departments.
• Drive successful actions and measurable improvements on the Quality Assurance PBL Team.

Education and Experience:

• B.S. in food technology, meat science, or related discipline.
• 5-7 years of QA experience in a meat processing plant.
• Additional work experience may substitute for educational requirements.
• Understanding of HACCP/SSOP regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.

Location:

Petersburg, VA

Time Type:

Full-time

Department:

Quality Control

Seniority Level:

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type:

Full-time

Job Function:

Quality Assurance

Industries:

Food and Beverage Manufacturing