Quality Manager

Kosmos; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing food company in the Turlock, California area is seeking a QA Manager to oversee quality and food safety efforts. The role involves managing QC technicians, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. This direct hire position offers a full benefits package and requires at least 2 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Food Safety experience as a Quality Assurance Senior or Manager.
• Experience in managing quality and food safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Establish and direct quality and food safety efforts.
• Manage QC technicians and laboratories.
• Prepare and host audits and management meetings.

Skills

Food Safety

Quality Assurance

Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field

Job description

Growing Food Company in the Turlock, California area has a need for a QA Manager. It is a direct hire opening with a full benefits package.

Major Responsibilities:

Responsible for establishing, implementing, and directing quality and food safety efforts to ensure that products from raw materials into finished goods and products conform to food safety and quality standards. Lead and support the achievement of plant operations food safety and quality goals.

1. Manage QC technicians and QC microbiological and testing laboratories.
2. Update and maintain quality manual; prepare and host annual GFSI audit, customer and third-party supplier audits.
3. Prepare and host senior management meetings.
4. Develop standard methods for microbiological and other laboratory analyses and records.
5. Create and manage HACCP and Food Safety Plan programs.
6. Document quality information and prepare reports.
7. Produce certificates of analysis, traceability, and recall programs.
8. Conduct daily quality and production report verifications.
9. Oversee CAPA program, monthly GMP/Glass audits, and annual internal audits.
10. Determine KPIs on an ongoing basis.
11. Participate in projects for continuous improvement and new product development.
12. Handle all customer complaints, investigate, and follow up with customers in a timely manner.

Education and Requirements:

· 2+ years of Food Safety experience as a Quality Assurance Senior or Manager.