Quality Assurance Manager

The Judge Group, INC.; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Benefits package

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager in Merced, CA area! The qualified individual will ensure consistent production of quality, safe product by following government and corporate guidelines. They will supervise all Quality Assurance associates.

The QA Manager will perform all jobs safely, accurately and efficiently to improve and maintain the performance of the entire plant in the areas of Safety, Quality, Reliability (SQR) and our strategy of putting the Customer first.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical field.
• 3+ years quality assurance lab experience.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical journals, legal documents and financial reports.
• Apply advanced mathematical concepts and statistical process control concepts on an as needed basis.
• Strong critical and analytical thinking skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the plant in areas of product quality and food safety.
• Serve as a liaison for all governmental inspections.
• Participate in corporate regulatory compliance audits and inspections.
• Audit plant sanitation process through product testing, environmental testing, and physical inspections.
• Assure that GMPs are effectively and consistently followed.
• Ensure pest control program is in compliance.
• Support quality initiatives by participating in food safety or quality initiatives.
• Monitor to ensure that SSOPs, HACCP, formulations, allergen programs, and finished product meet specifications.
• Assure QA staff is properly resourced and trained.
• Ensure annual training of GMPs, SQF, and Food Safety Programs.
• Record keeping complies with company, SQF and government regulations.
• Ensure all receiving procedures for ingredients meet safety and quality standards.
• Investigates all consumer comments; collaborates with production on action plans.
• Assist Food Technology Department with product audits and development.
• Support production in continuous improvement efforts.
• Provide feedback to suppliers to resolve quality issues.
• Assist staff in SQF requirements and policies.
• Support SQF 2000 systems maintenance and improvement.
• Accountable to company Food Safety and Quality Principles.
• Oversee and train direct reports and conduct performance reviews.

Skills

Quality assurance

Statistical analysis

Data interpretation

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree (BS)

Job description

Title: Quality Assurance Manager - Food

Location: GreaterModesto, CA *Relocation assistance provided!*

Salary: $115K - $145K + Great benefits package

Job Type: Direct Hire, Full Time. *Must be US Citizen or Green card holder*

The Judge Group is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager in Merced, CA area! The qualified individual will ensure consistent production of quality, safe product by following government and corporate guidelines. They will supervise all Quality Assurance associates. The QA Manager will perform all jobs safely, accurately and efficiently to improve and maintain the performance of the entire plant in the areas of Safety, Quality, Reliability (SQR) and our strategy of putting the Customer first.

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership to the plant in areas of product quality and food safety
• Serve as a liaison for all governmental inspections
• Participate in corporate regulatory compliance audits and inspections
• Audit plant sanitation process through product testing, environmental testing, and physical inspections
• Assure that Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) are effectively and consistently followed
• Ensure pest control program is in compliance Support quality initiatives by participating in food safety or quality initiatives Monitor to ensure that Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), formulations, allergen programs, and finished product consistently meet specification
• Assure that Quality Assurance staff is properly resourced and trained
• Ensure effective and thorough annual training of GMPs, SQF, and Food Safety Programs
• Assure that record keeping is accurate and meets company, SQF and government regulations
• Ensure all receiving procedures for ingredients are in compliance with safety and quality standards Investigates all consumer comments; collaborates with production on action plans
• Assist Food Technology Department with product audits, product development and calculation of raw materials
• Provide support to production in all continuous improvement effort
• Provide feedback to suppliers to resolve quality issues and improve relationships
• Assist the staff management team in all SQF requirements and policies
• Support the creation, application, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the SQF 2000 Systems
• Accountable to the company Food Safety and Quality Principles
• Oversee and train direct reports in the performance of their duties Complete all performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical field (BS)
• 3+ years quality assurance lab experience
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical and scientific journals, legal documents and financial reports
• Able to apply advanced mathematical concepts and statistical process control concepts on an as needed basis
• Strong critical and analytical thinking skills
• Able to define problems, gather data, establish facts and draw conclusions
• Able to interpret technical instructions in diagram or mathematical form
• Comprehend concrete and abstract variables
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite of products

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