QA Manager

PayCruit, LLC; California; On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

PayCruit, LLC is seeking a quality assurance professional to lead HACCP and SQF programs in a food manufacturing setting. The role requires hands-on reassessment work, internal audits, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with food safety standards.

The candidate will manage SQF plans, conduct audits, provide training, and maintain documentation to support SQF systems. In-person work in California with a Monday–Friday schedule and a $25–$35 hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Related experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• HACCP and SQF Practitioner Certification required.
• Strong knowledge of quality and food safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and conduct comprehensive annual HACCP and SQF reassessments including program review and functional audits of HACCP, SQF programs, and pre-requisite programs. Support pre-requisite programs such as GMPs, USDA-SSOPs, Allergen Control, Receiving and Shipping Inspection, Sanitation etc. to assess effectiveness of the Food Safety and Food Quality programs.
• Develop, manage, train annually, and execute SQF plans to achieve and maintain SQF Certification. Meet all requirements related to quality and food safety programs supporting the SQF Systems.
• Develop, manage, and collaborate with internal stakeholders for internal audit programs and external food safety audits at a frequency necessary to maintain food safe conditions and product quality expectations.
• Keep the plant updated on all HACCP, regulatory and SQF related notices and directives.
• Lead/participate in projects or activities that modify or improve quality, food safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain documentation to support SQF systems.
• Ensure the highest level of commitment to HACCP, GMPs, and customer expectations in order to provide assurance that all products have been produced, prepared, and handled according to the highest possible standards.

Skills

HACCP

SQF Practitioner

Job description

Job Description

Work Schedule : Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm

Par Rate: $25.00-$35.00 per hour

Temp to hire

Job Description/Requirements

Related experience in a food manufacturing environment.

• HACCP and SQF Practitioner Certification required.

What you are going to be doing:

Manage and conduct comprehensive annual HACCP and SQF reassessments including program review and functional audits of HACCP, SQF programs, and pre-requisite programs. Support pre-requisite programs such as GMPs, USDA-SSOPs, Allergen Control, Receiving and Shipping Inspection, Sanitation etc. to assess effectiveness of the Food Safety and Food Quality programs.

• Develop, manage, train annually, and execute SQF plans to achieve and maintain SQF Certification. Meet all requirements related to quality and food safety programs supporting the SQF Systems.
• Develop, manage, and collaborate with internal stakeholders for internal audit programs and external food safety audits at a frequency necessary to maintain food safe conditions and product quality expectations.
• Keep the plant updated on all HACCP, regulatory and SQF related notices and directives.
• Lead/participate in projects or activities that modify or improve quality, food safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain documentation to support SQF systems.
• Ensure the highest level of commitment to HACCP, GMPs, and customer expectations in order to provide assurance that all products have been produced, prepared, and handled according to the highest possible standards.

Responsibilities

• Act as the SQF Practitioner, maintaining and overseeing the SQF System.
• Oversee the Pest Control Program, ensuring compliance with all related standards.
• Educate and train employees on food safety and quality standards.
• Address and document all customer complaints, implementing corrective actions where necessary.
• Monitor inbound and outbound products for compliance with specifications.
• Oversee verification and validation processes for all food safety and quality systems.
• Experienced in developing training and implementing quality and food safety initiatives including SQF, HACCP, and Sanitation procedures.
• Ensure compliance with the Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person