Qa jobs in United States

• Lead and manage the QC team, ensuring effective training, allocation, and recruitment of staff.
• Build a competent team capable of covering all relevant QC functions.

Monitor Quality & Food Safety Operations Protocols

• Communicate product non-conformances to operations and ensure effective response to process controls .
• Ensure NCRs are raised, monitored, and resolved promptly , with a focus on reducing non-conformance trends.
• Regularly review and update food safety and quality protocols , enforcing compliance through data analysis and trend reporting.

Authorize Positive Release of Conforming Products

• Oversee in collaboration with the Technical manager, tests and results to ensure products meet specifications and requirements.
• Investigate non-conformances and ensure corrective actions, including retests , are conducted as needed.
• Review incoming inspection records and Certificates of Analysis (COAs) to verify supplier compliance with Finlar and customer requirements.
• Identify and trend supplier non-conformances and issue quality alerts as necessary.

Housekeeping & Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)

• Maintain high housekeeping standards through routine inspections and recordkeeping.
• Ensure optimum safety standards , with no disabling injuries.

Customer Complaints

• Investigate and resolve customer complaints , ensuring root causes are identified and corrective actions are implemented.
• Trend outstanding action plans related to complaints and report progress to relevant personnel.

Audit Preparations & Conduct

• Verify and monitor QC records , ensuring all documentation is complete and accessible for audits.
• Close non-conformance actions identified in prior audits and ensure the plant is audit-ready in collaboration with the Technical Manager

Qualifications & Experience : -

• Diploma / Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field .
• Minimum 5 years of QA / QC experience in the food manufacturing industry (meat manufacturing preferred).
• Comprehensive knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, food safety regulations, and audit preparation .
• Proven ability to manage a quality team and maintain compliance with quality standards.

Key Skills & Attributes : -

• Strong leadership skills to manage, train, and motivate the QC team.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting , with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills .
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment .
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and quality management systems.