Quality Assurance Manager

SSI Foods, LLC; Amarillo, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SSI Foods, LLC seeks a Quality Assurance Supervisor to lead the daily operations of the QA department, uphold food safety practices, and maintain quality standards. You will supervise staff, develop processes to meet specifications, and ensure regulatory compliance across the facility.

The role requires HACCP certification, strong communication, and at least five years in meat processing or food manufacturing with three years of supervisory experience. On-site position in Amarillo, TX.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Animal Science or related field preferred.
• Five years of experience in meat processing, food manufacturing, or related field.
• Three years of supervisory experience required.
• Completion of on-the-job training may be substituted for educational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of the quality assurance department and uphold food safety practices.
• Develop, implement, and manage processes to ensure products meet quality specifications.
• Identify and set quality standards and parameters for products.
• Communicate food safety practices, procedures, and specifications.
• Coordinate product testing processes and analyze specification deviations.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical/problem-solving

Supervisory/leadership

Microsoft Office

Task prioritization

HACCP Certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science/Animal Science or related field

Job description

Description

This position is responsible for the daily operations of the quality assurance department, food safety practices, quality standards, and staff. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Must have the ability to perform all positions within the department
• Develop, implement, and manage processes to ensure that products meet required specifications for quality, function, and reliability prior to delivery
• Identify and set appropriate quality standards and parameters for products
• Communicate food safety practices, procedures, and specifications
• Participate and coordinate product testing processes
• Analyze issues with regards to specification deviations and other problems
• Enforce proper FSQA standards across the facility
• Recommend and facilitate solutions to departmental issues
• Review client, customer, and user feedback
• Ensure product meets required specifications for quality, function, and reliability
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, guidelines, and policies
• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Assist in the selection of new employees
• Oversee new employee training and continued performance monitoring
• Schedule and oversee the daily workflow of the quality assurance staff
• Handle discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy
• Complete performance evaluations that are timely and constructive
• Monitor expenditures: implement corrective actions if needed
• Communicate with customers and vendors as needed
• Ensure that all activities are completed in a timely and accurate manner
• Assist in the quality training and certification process

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products and using a computer keyboard
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• HACCP Certification required

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, animal science or related field preferred
• Five years of experience in meat processing, food manufacturing, or related field
• Three years of supervisory experience required
• Completion of on-the-job training may be substituted for educational requirements

Physical Requirements

• Regular periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged periods working on feet, using tools, and performing repetitive actions that entail frequent bending and stooping.
• Must be able to move and lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Ability to move in, around and under equipment.
• Work in a refrigerated environment.