Quality Assurance Manager – SITKA SOUND SEAFOODS (QAMGR - SSS)

North Pacific Seafoods, Inc.; Sitka (AK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-term housing allowance

Housing in the bunkhouse

Job summary

A seafood processing company in Sitka, Alaska is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to oversee the quality assurance program. The role involves managing the HACCP Team, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, and training employees. Candidates should have over 3 years of seafood processing QA/QC experience and preferably hold HAACP and BRC certifications. Relocation assistance is offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of seafood processing QA/QC experience, preferably in the Alaska seafood industry.
• HAACP and BRC certification preferred.
• Ability to manage food safety and quality functions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the quality assurance program at the seafood processing plant.
• Direct the preparation of the site’s HACCP Plans and coordinate the HACCP Team.
• Ensure all plant operations conform to regulatory standards and good manufacturing practices.

Skills

Seafood processing QA/QC experience

HAACP certification

BRC certification experience

Lab work experience

Critical thinking and problem solving

Oral and written communication

Organizational and time management skills

Collaboration

Job description

Quality Assurance Manager – SITKA SOUND SEAFOODS (QAMGR - SSS)

Notes: Short-term housing allowance/housing in the bunkhouse to assist with relocation to Sitka, Alaska.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The QA Manager oversees all aspects of the quality assurance program at a seafood processingplant.Acts as the plant’s HACCP Team Coordinator, taking the lead role in directing the preparation and implementation of the site’s HACCP Plans. In cooperation with the site’s management, prepares and disseminates the plant’s operation manuals. Ensures plant operations adhere to the company’s and site’s operations manuals, and all regulatory requirements, customer specifications, and food safety standards mandated by the HACCP plan and the BRC Standard. Responsible for the site QMS program and quality benchmarks. Acts as plant liaison with internal managers and regulatory agencies on food safety and quality issues. Maintains compliant paper and electronic business records, and files various internal and external reports. Trains employees in QA/QC subjects. Supports corporate policies and initiatives and maintains positive relationships with the fishing fleet and employees. This position is exempt from overtime and reports to the Corporate QA Manager, with dotted line reporting to the Plant Manager and Assistant Plant Managers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs and manages all functions of the quality assurance program.
• As HACCP Team Coordinator, directs all activities of the site’s HACCP Team(s).
• Supervises and trains plant personnel in food safety and quality procedures.
• Ensures all plant operations conform to regulatory standards and good manufacturing practices.
• Responsible for managing HACCP plan implementation and BRC certification and compliance.
• For plant QC and QA positions, interviews and screens applicants, makes hiring decisions, supervises staff, provides training and makes job change / termination decisions.
• Point of contact for regulatory bodies and customers on plant food safety and quality issues.
• Works with employees and supervisors to maintain harmonious working relationships and resolve conflict, in line with company policies.
• Develops long-term professional working relationships with employees, fishermen, local communities and regulatory agencies. Represents the company professionally and appropriately in interactions with others.
• Represents the site during audits and inspections by regulatory agencies, 3 rd parties, buyers and the corporate office, and coordinates and submits responses and corrective actions as appropriate.
• Maintains accurate, compliant and organized paper and electronic business records and files various internal and external reports.
• Keeps up to date with changing food safety and quality regulations and requirements.
• Supervises onsite laboratory and environmental and products sampling programs.
• Works with other NPSI plants and the corporate office on various projects and initiatives.
• Participates in ongoing training and continual improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years of seafood processing QA/QC experience, preferably in the Alaska seafood industry.
• HAACP certification preferred.
• BRC certification experience preferred.
• Lab work experience and/or training.
• Proven ability to manage employees, food safety and quality functions.
• Working knowledge of good manufacturing practices and food safety regulations.
• Influential, collaborative, professional demeanor. Effective oral and written communications.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Ability and willingness to work in a seafood processing plant with inherent hazards such as moving machinery, ammonia, wet floors, noise, forklift traffic, etc. Work is often in inclement weather (cold, wind, rain, snow).
• Ability to work long hours, seven days a week, during the production seasons.
• Consistent and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.