Sous-Vide QA & Food Safety Manager

Exemplar Global; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Exemplar Global seeks a QA Manager to ensure quality and safety across sous-vide production, lead QA/QC teams, and uphold HACCP and SQF standards. The role requires coordinating audits, implementing SOPs, and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

The candidate will oversee QA programs, monitor processes, and collaborate with regulatory bodies and customers to ensure premium, compliant sous-vide products.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Must have completed a HACCP training course, be competent to implement and maintain HACCP based food safety plans.
• Must have an understanding of the SQF Standard.
• Must have an understanding of the SQF Standard and the requirements for implementing and maintaining an SQF System relevant to the supplier scope of certification.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the preparation and implementation of SOPs for all tasks related to Food Quality and Food Safety and communicate improvements to QA and Production Management.
• Perform general daily Quality Control tasks based on established procedures.
• Monitor food processing procedures to ensure regulatory compliance while producing sous-vide products.
• Assist with food safety and quality audits by regulatory agencies and third-party certifying bodies and customers' audits.
• Lead the implementation of the SQF Food Safety and Quality codes.
• Maintain QA programs in compliance with SQF codes and verify effectiveness.
• Facilitate communication on site regarding system implementation and maintenance.
• Perform release inspections on incoming materials, in-process, and finished products.
• Support calibration and preventative maintenance programs.
• Investigate nonconformances and implement corrective actions.
• Review production and quality control records to ensure corrective actions are taken as needed.
• Organize team resources to cover all tasks at all times.
• Educate departments to comply with federal regulations and BRC standards; audit processes and procedures to identify gaps.
• Provide technical assistance to customers and Sales as needed.
• Handle customer complaints after investigation.
• Prepare for audits by customers and federal agencies.
• Oversee prerequisite programs such as maintenance, supplier approval, pest control, sanitation, environment and product testing.
• Supervise Quality Control staff: training, performance reviews, and coverage as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

MS Office

HACCP training

SQF knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field

Job description

Exemplar Global seeks a QA Manager to ensure quality and safety across sous-vide production, lead QA/QC teams, and uphold HACCP and SQF standards. The role requires coordinating audits, implementing SOPs, and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

The candidate will oversee QA programs, monitor processes, and collaborate with regulatory bodies and customers to ensure premium, compliant sous-vide products.