Quality Assurance Director - Juice Concentrate

Title: Quality Assurance Director - Juice Concentrate
Location: Bakersfield, CA 

Schedule: Monday – Friday 

Compensation:  $100,000-$145,000/yr - Dependent on experience

Royal Wine offers a dynamic and inspiring environment where tradition and passion come together to create exceptional juices that honor our rich heritage while embracing innovation. We are in search of a dedicated and proficient Quality Assurance Manager to become an integral part of our team. As a key player, this role ensures our juices meet the highest quality standards and regulatory compliance, upholding our commitment to excellence. If you are passionate about quality and ready to embrace a dynamic and inspiring environment, we invite you to contribute your expertise to our legacy. 

Juice and Juice Concentrate experience a MUST.  Facility produces Kosher Grape Juice.

What You’ll Do: 

• Evaluate production operations to ensure products meet quality and functionality standards. 
• Develop a system for tracking quality issues and implement corrective measures. 
• Establish standards for finished product disposition and enforce evaluation tests. 
• Maintain processing instructions for product quality and safety, including allergen management. 
• Inspect incoming ingredients, trailers, bulk shipments, and pallets for quality and safety. 
• Set quality standards and develop enforcement programs. 
• Monitor product recall, crisis management, document control, and food security. 
• Verify ingredient purchases from approved suppliers. 
• Maintain files for Letters of Guarantee, Specifications, and Certificates of Analysis. 
• Supervise Quality staff and support staff Sanitation. 
• Oversee employee training on HACCP, allergen control, GMP, and food security. 
• Ensure FDA, GMP, USDA, and SQF compliance and lead yearly reviews. 
• Supervise Kosher and Organic compliance. 
• Review and approve labeling for finished product labels, packaging, and nutritional information. 
• Maintain and verify the HACCP program and product/environmental microbiological testing. 
• Manage ingredient specification and testing programs. 
• Implement and maintain Food Safety and Plant Safety Programs. 
• Lead HACCP/Food Safety, Food Defense, and internal auditing teams. 
• Collaborate with production to maintain ingredient specifications and reduce waste. 
• Monitor effectiveness of contracted pest control companies. 
• Perform other assigned duties. 

What You’ll Need to Succeed: 

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent (Bachelor's degree preferred). 
• Five (5) to Ten (10) or more years of food industry experience (supervisory experience preferred). 
• HACCP Certification (required, can be obtained on the job). 
• Strong organizational and time management skills. 
• Advanced computer skills. 
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal). 
• Attention to detail and accuracy. 
• Knowledge of food safety principles. 
• Ability to supervise staff and enforce safety and GMP rules. 
• Customer service skills for effective collaboration across all levels of the organization. 

What Royal Wine Offers You: 

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage 
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) traditional and dependent care  

• 401(k) Retirement plan 
• Profit Sharing plan  
• 100% employer premium coverage on Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance 
• 10 days of Paid Time Off 
• Observance of all Jewish Holidays 

• Employee Discount Program 

Please note that these are just some potential examples and the specific benefits and perks offered may vary based on the position and location. 

About Royal Wine: 

Royal Wine is premier manufacturer, importer and distributor of specialty wines, spirits and liqueurs from around the world. With a legacy rooted in tradition and a commitment to excellence, we are renowned for our exceptional craftsmanship and rich heritage. Our team skillfully fuses the artistry of premium California winemaking with a steadfast devotion to kosher supervision and the esteemed legacy of the Royal Wines family. A heritage of perfection, Royal Wine Corp. has been owned and operated in the United States by the Herzog family, whose winemaking roots date back eight generations to 19th century Czechoslovakia. At Royal Wines, we take pride in creating wines that embody the essence of our heritage while embracing innovation and creativity.  

For more information about the company, please visit our website: https://royalwine.com/

Royal Wines provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Royal Wines complies with applicable state

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