Quality Assurance Manager

Top Quality Recruitment (TQR); Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quality Manager to ensure compliance with food safety standards and drive continuous improvement. This role involves managing the Quality Assurance Team, developing HACCP and GMP programs, and preparing for audits. Join a company that values growth and leadership opportunities in the meat processing sector, where your expertise will enhance product quality and operational efficiency. If you're passionate about food safety and quality management, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in quality management in poultry or meat processing.
• In-depth knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, and food safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the Quality Assurance Team to meet goals.
• Develop and implement HACCP, GMP, and food safety programs.
• Prepare facility departments for quality and food safety audits.

Skills

HACCP

GMP

Food Safety Systems

Quality Management Certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science

Bachelor's degree in Animal Science

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology

Job description

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The Quality Manager will ensure compliance with food safety standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements while driving continuous improvement in product quality and operational efficiency.

Key Activities

• Manages and leads the Quality Assurance Team setting goals and priorities in conjunction with the VP of Plant Operations and Plant Manager.
• Researches, develops, implements all HACCP, GMP, SSOP and prerequisite programs required for the plant.
• Develops and implements procedures and checks to ensure quality and wholesomeness to all customers while following all local, state, and federal requirements as well as BRC requirements.
• Readies facility departments for all quality and food safety audits.
• Produces all plant label approvals.
• Develops and updates program for potential recall of products.
• Water operator certifications required for plant testing.
• Help to support the enforcement of company policies and customer requirements.
• Help to facilitate and develop programs to enhance food safety and security.
• Performs many monthly audits.

Preferred Skills

• In-depth knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, and food safety systems.
• Certification in Quality Management or Food Safety (e.g., SQF, BRC, ISO 22000) is a plus.

Educations & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Animal Science, Microbiology, or related field (preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a quality management role in the poultry or broader meat processing industry.

Finding a great opportunity that fosters growth, a great culture, and leadership opportunities can be difficult. Top Quality Recruitment (TQR) connects professionals with leadership opportunities across the Packaging, Food and Beverage, Medical Devices, and Biotechnology industries. With 50+ years of experience, we believe in one-to-one communication and finding the best candidate/employer match possible.

TQR is an equal-opportunity employer that encourages diversity. We will consider all applications.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request.

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Job ID: 7792

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance and Management

• Industries

  Meat Products Manufacturing

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