Quality Assurance Manager

SmartHire is seeking to hire a Quality Assurance manager for an industry leading pet supply company based out of Arlington, WA.The QA Manager oversees the day-to-day functions of Quality Department. This position will provide leadership to ensure an efficient and compliant Quality assurance function. This position will report to the R&D Director and will oversee the QA Supervisor and QA Associates. Relevant skills and experience in a food manufacturing plant is preferred.

This is a Direct Hire position paying between $60k - $70k DOE.

Benefits includes comprehensive medical and dental coverage, Pet Insurance, life insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays, 401(K) Retirement Plan with matching company contribution, and employee discounts on products.

Shift: Days M-F – must be able to work overtime and be flexible

JOB DESCRIPTION

·Implement and manage all necessary food safety programs as required by company policy and applicable regulations.

·Manage company product quality program to maintain product consistency throughout the product cycle.

·Manage department staff, acting as coach and mentor and ensuring employee loyalty and retention.

·Keep the lab log updated. Prepare and send samples to third party lab when needed.

·Prepare sales sample orders.

·Perform monthly facility audits.

·Assist reviewing and updating QA programs.

·Prepare, review, and update QA SOPs.

·Train employees on GMP, HACCP, food defense, sanitation, etc.

·Assist preparing drying cycles in conjunction with production team.

·Review and sign HACCP logs, traceability forms, SSOPs logs, and QA Associates paperwork at regular intervals.

·Communicate and interface with production, sales and customer service on all quality issues.

·Assist in the Company’s annual training programs.

·Assist R&D Director on delegated tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS

·Relevant educationin food science, Animal Science or equivalent combination of job experience and education is required.

·Experiences in pet food industry andfood safety programsis preferred.

·Experience managing a team.

·Knowledge of sanitation, CGMP, personal hygiene, allergen control, recall and traceability, and SSOP’s.

·Experience in food chemistry is preferred

·Managerial experience and capability required. Strong mentoring skills.

·Excellent verbal and written communication to all levels of organization.

·Ability to align duties and daily execution to established company goals.

·Strong problem solving and analytical skills.

·Strong proficiency in MS Office applications.

·Team-focused mentality.

SmartTalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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