Quality Assurance Manager (1147445)

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

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager in the Merced/Greater Modesto area. This leadership role ensures consistent production of quality, safe products by following government and corporate guidelines and supervising QA staff.

The successful candidate will oversee audits, GMPs, HACCP programs, and continuous improvement initiatives to meet SQF and food safety requirements and drive customer-focused quality across the plant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical field is required.
• 3+ years quality assurance lab experience.
• Strong analytical and statistical skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to plant in areas of product quality and food safety.
• Serve as liaison for governmental inspections and audits.
• Ensure GMPs and SQF compliance; monitor HACCP and SSOPs.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a technical field (BS)

Job description

Title

Quality Assurance Manager - Food

Location

Greater Modesto, CA. Relocation assistance provided.

Salary

$115,000.00 USD Annually - $145,000.00 USD Annually

$115K - $145K + Great benefits package

Job Type

Direct Hire, Full Time. Must be US Citizen or Green card holder.

Description

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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