Senior Quality Assurance Manager

Albertsons Market; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Albertsons Market is seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Manager committed to ensuring high standards in food safety and quality. The role involves direct supervision and training of Quality Assurance teams across multiple sites. Candidates should have a degree in Food Science and significant experience in quality assurance practices, including HACCP and vendor qualification.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Time Off

401(k) eligibility

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in food processing at supervisory level required.
• 3 years training in HACCP or FSMA plans required.
• Ability to travel up to 60%.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality and safety standards are continuously met.
• Direct supervision of plant Quality Assurance Managers.
• Collaborate with other departments to maintain standards.

Skills

Food Safety

Quality Assurance

Root Cause Analysis

Leadership

Problem Solving

Education

4-year college degree in Food Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. We have a new vision: forging a retail winner that is admired for national strength with deep local roots, that offers an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how a customer chooses to shop with us. We want talented individuals to be a part of this journey!

Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States. Albertsons Companies is committed to helping people across the country live better lives by making a meaningful difference, neighborhood by neighborhood. The organization includes 2,230 stores, 23 distribution facilities, and 20 manufacturing plants with over 300,000 employees across 34 states and the District of Columbia. The company is publicly owned with supermarkets across the country that includes Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street.

The Self-manufacturing Department has an opening for a Senior Manager, Quality Assurance. This position will be located in Pleasanton CA or at one of our divisional offices based in the San Francisco-Bay area, Los Angeles, Denver, Portland, Phoenix, Boise or Seattle.

The salary range is $130,000 to $160,000 annually. Starting salary will vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. There may be flexibility for exceptional candidates.

Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay (accrued based on hours worked), PTO/Vacation Pay (accrued based on hours worked) or Flexible Time Off, paid holidays (8-9 days annually), bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (such as 401(k) eligibility).

Key Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Ensure that quality, product safety, plant sanitation, customer-specific, and regulatory standards are continuously met to maintain brand confidence
• Direct supervision of plant Quality Assurance Managers (several sites) and their teams, including: training, coaching, and development.
• Train and mentor plant personnel in food safety and quality principles, such as: FSMA, cGMPs, SPC, HACCP, and sanitation and monitor compliance through audits and KPI monitoring
• Document standards, specifications, and procedures, and monitor for compliance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve quality problems using root cause analysis tools.
• Keep all levels of management informed regarding issues associated with product performance, safety and compliance.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure food safety and quality standards are continuously met across the organization
• Must be able to make product acceptance decisions regarding performance and safety and lead market removal actions when necessary
• Work with suppliers to ensure the quality of raw materials and components including investigation and disposition of nonconfirming product.
  
  

Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the quality assurance processes.

Minimum Qualifications

• 4-year college degree in Food Science or related scientific field is required.
• 5 years of experience in a food processing plant at the supervisory level or above in quality assurance or related role is required.
• 3 years of experience in training and implementation of HACCP or FSMA food safety plans, SQF or BRC, vendor qualification, and customer requirement auditing.
• Must be able to travel to various locations throughout the U.S. and up to 60%
• Experience in at least one of the following food manufacturing sectors: beverages, USDA ready to eat foods, acidified foods, Grade A dairy, ice cream, and baking
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to innovate and implement new tactics and processes to improve quality and food safety.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Inquisitive and analytical abilities to solve production quality issues.
• Ability to work at all levels to solve problems and achieve desired results.
• Proven ability to develop and implement QA policies and direct work associated with product quality and food safety in a manufacturing environment.
• In depth knowledge of food safety, product quality programs, preventive QA/QC methods, GMP's, food allergens, HACCP and manufacturing systems.
• Working knowledge of MS applications including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and ability to grasp additional business related applications.
• Ability to motivate, manage, lead, and influence subordinates, peers, and superiors.
• Ability to act with a sense of urgency.
• Knowledge of Kosher, organic, Halal, gluten free, and GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) standards, including: BRC and SQF
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for food: FSMA, USDA HACCP, Bioterrorism, Food Defense, Seafood HACCP, Acidified Foods, PMO, etc.
• Serve as key contact to regulatory agencies.
  
  

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 1-888-255-2269.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Retail Groceries

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