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Do you have proven experience working in QA Management in a food manufacturing environment? Are you looking to work for a company that values their employees and refers to you as a “partner” vs an “employee?” If so, we have a great opportunity for you!
We are partnering with a company in Phoenix that is known for their premium ice cream mochi products, and they are looking to add a talented Quality Assurance Manager to their team! This is a direct hire position with an amazing work culture and benefits!
Purpose & Scope:
Reports directly to the plant VP of Operations & Quality and as a primary responsibility oversees all aspects of a food manufacturing in-house lab and oversees quality and food safety aspects of our production of mochi. This position is responsible for the supervision of six lab technicians that work over 3 shifts. The QA Lab Manager will lead and ensure training proficiencies and adherence to company policies and procedures while interacting with the production team daily.
Responsibilities:
Organizes and coordinates the activities of the Food Safety and Quality Assurance Lab Technicians to meet and exceed quality and food safety goals. Ensure the QA Lab Technician department is properly staffed, trained and proficient in all activities.
Creates Non-Conformance and implements corrective actions. Conducts root cause investigation of plant Food Safety and Quality Assurance issues. Ensures process improvement projects and tasks are completed.
Advocates new quality policies and procedures to FSQA team and Production to ensure high quality products.
Provides microbiological results from in-house testing lab for raw materials and finished goods release. Responsible for ensuring products tested meet company quality standards, and federal regulations and guidelines.
Manages environmental monitoring plan and program. Responsible for scheduling testing of raw materials for chemical composition (including economically motivated adulteration) and microbiological levels, Including allergen testing. Verifies cleaning chemical concentrations.
Manages 3rd party lab communication and coordinates with VP of Operations & Quality and outside labs for pathogenic microbiological testing verification if needed.
Manages Quality Team in implementation of all policies and procedures to obtain audit certifications. Manages QA team with food fraud vulnerability assessments and mitigation plan.
Ensure new partner staff training, and on the job training of employees in GMP, allergen and sanitation compliance. Documentation of training and communicating any issues with the Plant Manager.
Assures completion of internal audits on GMPs’ safety, sanitation, food defense and quality systems. Works with management team to verify corrective actions are implemented for audit deficiencies.
Assures all customer quality programs meet or exceed the customer requirements.
Maintains labels logs and product disposal records, assures quality, production and forms are completed and reviewed.
Manages VP Food Safety and Quality with food fraud vulnerability assessments and implements food fraud mitigation plan.
Orders and maintains lab material inventory.
In the event the VP of Operations & Quality is absent, the QA Manager will help take over responsibilities.
Requirements:
Experience developing, implementing, and managing laboratory programs and functions.
Must have a minimum of 4 years working in QA Management in a food manufacturing environment.
PCQ, HACCP certified, Food Defense Training and GFSI/SQF knowledge strongly preferred.
Prefer an undergraduate or graduate degree in natural science – Biology, Chemistry, Food Science, Microbiology.
Oral and written communication skills
Computer skills, Word, Excel and Power Point, Red Zone experience a plus
Pay: $95,000-$110,000 yearly salary depending on experience
Shift: Monday – Friday, 5:00 AM until the job is complete
*This position may require working on other shifts periodically depending on company needs*
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
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