Quality Assurance Manager

COMPANY OVERVIEW
The Primal Pet Group includes manufacturers of fully prepared, human-grade raw foods, treats, and supplements for dogs and cats. The Primal Pet Group was founded with the goal of improving the quality of life and overall health and happiness of pets through wholesome raw foods that mimic the diet of animals in the wild. We are looking for reliable, motivated, pet companions to join our fast-paced, growing Primal Pet Team!SUMMARYQA 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. 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following:

• 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. 
• Implement and Supervise the Company’s QA annual training programs. 
• Assist R&D Director on delegated tasks.