QAFS Manager

Crain Walnut Shelling, Inc.; Los Molinos (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading food safety company in California is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to oversee the Food Safety Program and ensure compliance with BRC and FSMA standards. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in quality management, lead internal audits, and track customer complaints. This full-time position offers competitive benefits, including medical and vision insurance, alongside a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be HACCP certified.
• Must have 3 years of QC experience with 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Must possess strong skills in Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain needed documentation for BRC, HACCP and Food Safety Program.
• Conduct internal audits per the Internal Audit Program.
• Track customer complaints and participate in investigations.

Skills

HACCP certified

Strong skills in Word and Excel

Effective Time Management

Problem Solving and analytical skills

Ability to handle pressure and adapt

Education

3 years QC experience with 2 years in a supervisory role

Experience with BRC or other GFSI recognized scheme

Job description

Job Title

Quality Assurance Manager – Food Safety

Responsibilities

• Maintain soft and hard copies of BRC, HACCP and Food Safety Program as required.
• Respond to all required Corrective Actions associated with audits in a timely manner. Review all corrective actions and responses with the Food Safety Director/Manager, Plant Supervisor and all appropriate department supervisor(s). Confirm that all corrective actions and training have been performed and documented.
• Track and trend customer complaints and specification deviations for necessary quality control issues or improvements. Participate in compliant investigations and complete CAR reports and follow-ups as requested by Sales Department.
• Conduct internal audits as prescribed in Internal Audit Program.
• Maintain HACCP, PCQI, Internal Auditor, FDA IA Rule, FSMA certifications.
• Update and maintain controlled documents on SharePoint website.
• Complete and submit documentation to customers as required.
• Review SOP’s pertaining to food safety and quality annually to ensure compliance with FSMA regulations and, prior to harvest each year, assist HR in training new personnel and vendors on cross-contamination and foreign material risks and preventative procedures.
• Perform supervisorial responsibilities for QC as needed.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of specifications.
• Review and maintain positive release of product.
• Coordinate Mock recall exercises and assume responsibility for the traceability system.
• Assist where needed as part of the joint QAFS Department.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• HACCP certified
• 3 years QC experience with 2 years in a supervisory role
• Experience with BRC or other GFSI recognized scheme
• Strong skills in Word and Excel
• Effective Time Management
• Problem Solving and analytical skills
• Ability to handle the pressure of meeting tight deadlines and adapting to rapidly changing priorities

To apply please send your resume and/or cover letter to [e-mail]

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Quality Assurance

Industries

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)