Quality Assurance Manager

We are seeking a Quality Assurance Manager. This position is full-time, day shift and flexible as needed for production coverage. The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for daily/weekly/monthly monitoring and testing of all raw materials and finished product. Responsible for assisting the team in duties, including but not limited to training Quality Assurance Technicians in job tasks and verifying that all testing, calibration and documentation are correct.

Responsibilities:

- Responsible for ensuring that sanitations are performed and documented.
- Oversees daily line checks by the QA Tech, microbiological testing on each variety of finished product and any additional requested product analysis including product complaints, product studies, tank analyses and others.
- Inspects and files daily production line reports, logs, quality check and pallet counts.
- Maintains SQF documents. Handles Vendor issues. Weekly preparation of production and quality forms.
- Oversees weekly and annual product sampling for independent lab microbiological analysis.
- Oversees quarterly cap and bottle microbiological testing and logs to ensure compliance.
- Function as Plant Practitioner, monitor and maintain regulatory compliance for all Federal, State and local laws pertaining to food production and monitor activity for same through the IBWA and inform owners of changes effecting the industry.
- Safety Coordinator for facility.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor of Science in chemistry, biology, food science or related course study degree is required. Master of Science preferred.
- Supervisory experience is required.
- Specialized knowledge of HACCP, and IBWA standards preferred.
- Bottled Water Operator certification preferred or to be obtained in position.
- Preventive Control Qualified Individual (PCQI) desired.
- Quality Control experience in the manufacturing/warehouse/production industry of beverage or food.