QA MANAGER

Socket.dev; Independence Township (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Health Savings Account

Retirement plan

Free Catered Lunch Every Shift

Job summary

Signature Sauces is seeking a QA supervisor to oversee daily QA activities in a sauce production facility. You will supervise 4-5 QA staff, review ingredient specs, and ensure compliance with GMP, SSOP, and regulatory standards. You will also manage data collection and document control.

The role requires experience in quality assurance in manufacturing, with attention to detail and strong communication to support safe, compliant production across shifts.

Qualifications

• Two to four years related experience and/or training.
• Ability to read and analyze formulas and specs.
• Knowledge of GMPs, SSOPs, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Day to day supervision of QA team (4-5 direct reports).
• Oversees production QA checks and audits data of daily production.
• Prepare and manage USDA paperwork and HACCP plans as needed.
• Ensure safe, sanitary practices and compliance with company policies.

Skills

QA leadership

Quality assurance

Data analysis

Education

Experience in QA

Tools

Lab equipment

GMP/SSOPs

Job description

About Us

Signature Sauces is a family-owned manufacturing facility that packages various types of sauces for surrounding restaurants and grocery stores. Our facility is ever growing and we need friendly and reliable people to join us on our journey. No experience is necessary as we are willing to train on any position.

If you’re still wondering why you should join our team, here’s a quick list of reasons:

• On the job training - no manufacturing experience required.
• Access to our comprehensive benefits package on day 1.
• Our pay is competitive; overtime is paid at time and a half.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount at our sister company Stancato's Italian Restaurant
• Health insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 5 Days Paid Time Off
• 2 Paid Sick Days
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Down Maintenance Days
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Free Catered Lunch Every Shift
• Company Provided Lockers & Lock
• Free Laundered Uniforms

Performs a variety of duties relating to Quality Assurance in a facility specializing in sauces, dressings, marinades, and other fluid goods that is not only 3rd party inspected but USDA compliant.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Day to day supervision of QA team (4-5 direct reports)
• Knowledge of food ingredient functionality
• Ability to read and analyze formulas
• Ability to write product specs and procedures
• Ability to collect and analyze data
• Must be able to use lab analytically equipment
• Knowledge and understanding of GMP’s, SSOP’s, food safety rules and regulations
• Knowledge of USDA and FDA regulations
• Complies with all company policies and procedures
• Must have excellent communication skills
• Understand and adhere to government regulations and documentation requirements
• Taking retains; of finished and raw product
• Oversees production QA checks and audits all data of daily production
• Handling all USDA paperwork
• Assurance of safe and sanitary practices upheld throughout the plant according to company policies and product specific events/tasks.
• Responsible for managing the Document Management Program
• Product testing against spec sheets
• Microbiological testing
• Master Sanitation Schedule
• Ensures Allergen Management Program is being followed
• Understands and can learn to write HACCP plans
• Ensures company Quality Management system is in place and up to date

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. This position requires a well organized individual that is self motivated and takes charge, is dependable and responsible, enjoys new opportunities and challenges, enjoys working with and developing people, deals with criticism calmly and effectively, is careful about detail and is thorough in completing tasks as assigned and on time, is flexible and open to change

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Able to read, analyze, and interpret ingredient specifications and recipes, general business periodicals, and or governmental regulations. Able to write and develop specific, accurate, and scalable recipes and procedure manuals. Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from customers, staff and owners.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of weights and measures. Ability to apply concepts such as ratios, and proportions for ingredient and nutritional information.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is required to regularly stand, stoop, kneel and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the office environment is usually quiet. Exposure to outdoor elements is possible on a daily basis. Must be responsible for dressing accordingly and being prepared for any type of weather.