Synectics Inc
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Position Summary
The Sr. Quality Assurance (QA) Manager oversees quality programs and preventive control systems . Serving as the site's SQF Practitioner, this role ensures compliance with customer, company, and regulatory requirements while leading the QA team. The Sr. QA Manager develops and implements quality strategies, maintains SQF system integrity, supports product development, and manages all quality-related audits and documentation.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Food Safety & Compliance
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Position Summary
The Sr. Quality Assurance (QA) Manager oversees quality programs and preventive control systems . Serving as the site's SQF Practitioner, this role ensures compliance with customer, company, and regulatory requirements while leading the QA team. The Sr. QA Manager develops and implements quality strategies, maintains SQF system integrity, supports product development, and manages all quality-related audits and documentation.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain QA strategy, policies, and documentation.
- Serve as SQF Practitioner: oversee SQF System development, review, and maintenance; ensure HACCP-based food safety plans are implemented; maintain compliance with SQF Food Safety and Quality codes.
- Supervise QA staff and the site janitor, managing schedules, resources, and departmental goals.
- Troubleshoot quality issues, investigate customer complaints, and lead root cause analyses.
- Manage internal and external audits, including SQF, HACCP, GFCO, Kosher, Organic, and Non-GMO.
- Monitor quality programs, product consistency, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Coordinate with Operations to meet established quality programs and customer requirements.
- Audit suppliers as required.
- Support new product development, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with quality standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline (Food Science preferred).
- 5-10 years in the food industry with experience in SQF implementation.
- Knowledge of QA principles, HACCP, statistics, and regulatory standards.
- Strong computer, organizational, and leadership skills; ability to work independently.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Food Safety & Compliance
- Adhere to all OSHA, EPA, FDA, HACCP, GMP, and SQF regulations.
- Maintain sanitation, hygiene, and food defense programs.
- Lead annual reviews of the food safety system and ensure ongoing compliance.
- Physical & Work Environment
- Office-based with regular visits to production areas.
- Requires sitting, standing, walking, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
- May require hearing protection in production areas.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person