Job Description
QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER
We are looking for a new Quality Assurance Manager to join our team!
The Quality Assurance Manager manages the Quality Control Department at all facilities within the organization. The position is ultimately responsible for all product quality and for the development, implementation, and administration of the documentation system necessary to maintain a controlled manufacturing process.
The Manager organizes and staffs Quality Control Departments, conducting employee performance evaluations and assigning projects to the QC staff. The Manager must ensure that QC and all applicable staff are trained on Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs) and provided with sufficient resources to do their jobs.
The Manager must stay current with all quality management techniques and analytical technology, applying this knowledge to the cost-effective operation of the department. Must apply CAPA principles to troubleshooting issues, and be responsible for all 3rd party audit programs and activities, including but not limited to scheduling, preparing for and taking the lead in audits and any related certification process as well as government agency inspections.
The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for all customer complaint issues, resolutions and supplier approval related to our Supplier Approval Program. The Manager assists customers with product issues or technical questions. This position serves as a backup SQF Practitioner and back up to the Food Safety Manager, QC Managers, and HACCP Coordinator when necessary.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Manage and supervises the department, including conducting annual performance appraisals.
- Staffing of managerial positions Outline who reports to this position.
- Determine (and develop, if necessary) specifications process critical points, sampling protocols, sanitation procedures, etc., to ensure a controlled and consistent process.
- Take responsibility for the quality of all products sold from our facilities.
- Responsible for reviewing, revising, and communicating external product specifications based on trending of test results and obtaining customer approvals on specification changes.
- Responsible for reviewing and finalizing all CAPAs.
- Responsible for food defense and security.
- Prepare for and respond to internal, 3rd party, and regulatory agency audits.
- Oversee periodic GMP/sanitation audits of the facilities.
- Develop and assure the execution of related corrective-action plans for all audits.
- Responsible for accuracy of product labeling to comply with state and federal regulations in conjunction with R&D department.
- Involve in sensory evaluation of products as needed.
- Assist with R&D projects, new product trial runs, and production scale-ups.
- Assist with selection of new plant equipment, installation and validation.
- Represent the company at professional societies, trade shows, and meetings with customers suppliers and regulatory agencies, etc.
- Manage handling of any and all regulatory inspections by the US FDA, State Public Health Department, County Health Department and 3rd party audits.
- Manage recall and traceability programs.
- Responsible for trending analysis such as customer complaints and product testing, micro testing etc.
- Responsible for vendor approval program.
- Ensures proper investigation and resolution of customer complaint program at all facilities.
- Perform other duties and work on special projects as required by upper management.
- Must have dependable, regular attendance.
REQUIREMENTS:
- BS or BA in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology or other science discipline.
- Minimum of five years of experience in quality assurance management.
- SQF Certified or equivalent experience with GFSI certification scheme.
- PCQI Certification
- Physically able to move about in a production and lab environment.
- Must have visual acuity to evaluate sample appearance and use lab instruments.
- Must demonstrate taste and aroma sense acuity.
- Must have a valid Class C California Driver License, with a good driving record and automobile insurance limits that fulfill company requirements.
Company Description
Express Employment Professionals is one of the top staffing companies in the U.S. and Canada. Every day, we help people find jobs and provide workforce solutions to businesses. Express provides a full range of employment solutions that include full-time, temporary, and part-time employment in a wide range of positions, including professional, commercial, and administrative.
We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance