Job Description

WHO WE WANT...

Quality Assurance Operations Manager is responsible for seamless execution of supplier, production and process quality ensuring the highest level of customer and consumer satisfaction. Position will be involved in all aspects of the quality systems throughout the supply chain. This will include ongoing verification and validation of QSM, Intellectual property certification, consumer feedback, and best practices to ensure all quality standards and consumer expectations are met.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES...

• Manage and verify PS Quality Management Systems (QSM), procedures for Manufacturing Instructions (MI) & Product Specifications with vendors and co-manufactures.
• Support all Perfect Snacks food safety programs, including QSM, Recall, HACCP, CGMP’s, EMP, Food Defense, Positive Release.
• Support new product development process.
• Audit manufacturing control plans for new products and processes.
• Coordinate and participate in GAP, 2rd & 3nd party audits at Co-man and vendors, maintain record and corrective action of findings.
• Administer and manage vendor approval program with sourcing.
• Support/Serve as a liaison between vendors and copackers and customers on quality initiatives to meet customer expectations.
• Support production runs at co-manufacturers regularly to ensure finished products meet specifications.
• Drive continuous improvement in the areas of Quality Assurance and Food Safety by setting goals and identifying key performance indicators in this area of the business.
• Ensures adherence to appropriate regulations and Company standards for quality.
• Responsible for the design and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure that quality standards are met in manufacturing and supply chain.
• Develop and maintain useful raw material packaging, and finished product specifications and all additionally required documentation.

WORKING CONDITIONS...

Position will be based in San Diego area. Actual travel may vary based on specific business activity and demands at any given time. Within the 10%-30% range.

Qualifications

WHO WE WANT...

• Requires a bachelor's degree in Food Science, chemistry, microbiology, or related discipline field with a minimum of 7 years’ experience
• Credible track record of implementing quality systems
• Ability to be entrepreneurial and methodical
• Results-oriented and process driven, with high expectations of self and team
• Collaborative mindset with strength in effectively receiving and communicating feedback
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Previous experience with Regulatory Audits, FMEA, HACCP and SQF preferred
• SQF and GFSI benchmarked standard training
• Knowledge of CFR Food & Drugs, USDA (Organic), Non GMO, Gluten Free, Kosher.

APPLICANTS MUST RESIDE IN SAN DIEGO. 

Additional Information

Compensation: DOE Bonus, Benefits, 401k, Vacation & Sick eligible

Got what it takes to join the Perfect Snacks family? We want to hear from you! WE WILL ONLY CONSIDER CANDIDATES WHO PROVIDE A RESUME AND ANSWER THE BELOW QUESTIONS:

1.    WHY DO YOU WANT TO JOIN THE PERFECT SNACKS FAMILY/BRAND? 2.    WHAT EXCITES YOU ABOUT THIS ROLE? 3.   WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED?