Fsqa Manager

The Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) Manager will oversee the activity of the quality assurance department and staff, developing, implementing, and maintaining a system of quality and reliability testing for the organizations products and/or development processes. The Quality Assurance (QA) Manager will report directly to the Plant Manager and will work closely with the plant leadership team.

Requirements

• Develops, implements, and manages processes to ensure that products meet required specifications for quality, function, and reliability prior to delivery.
• Identifies and sets appropriate quality standards and parameters for products.
• Communicates quality standards and parameters to QA team, product development team, and other appropriate staff.
• Coordinates product testing processes.
• Participates in product testing.
• Identifies and analyzes issues, bugs, defects, and other problems, particularly when problems recur in multiple products; recommends and facilitates solutions to these issues.
• Reviews client, customer, and user feedback.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, local, and organizational laws, regulations, guidelines, and policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Works closely with State and Federal agencies such as USDA and FDA.
• Must have extensive SQF knowledge as well as track changes in SQF guidelines.
• Work closely with vendors and be a true team player.
• Must have familiarity with 3rd party audits such as SQF, BRC, or AIB protocols and requirements.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Hires and trains quality assurance and sanitation staff.
• Oversees the daily workflow and schedules of the departments.
• Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
• Qualifications
• Desired Skills & Abilities:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Very detail-oriented and comfortable filling and maintaining daily paperwork.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, or a field related to the products being developed is preferred.
• Three to five years of experience in a related field is required with supervisory experience a plus.
• Must have food manufacturing experience and exposure to food manufacturing verification processes.
• HACCP & PCQI certification is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.