Pasona NA
QA Manager -SQF certified is required- Japanese bilingual-58113 Job Num: 58113
Job Description
Position: QA Manager
Employment: Permanent
Salary Range: $85,000.00 - $120,000.00
Office Location: Berkeley, CA
Start: ASAP
Working Style: Office
Working Hours: 7am-4pm or 6am-3pm or 5am-2pm
Industrial: Food
RECEIVES DIRECTION FROM: CEO
Duties and Responsibilities:
o Ensure the company maintains Food Safety and Quality Assurance programs including but not
limited to microbiological testing, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) programs,
in-house and third-party audits, quality evaluations and compliance certifications;
o Implement corrective action initiatives ensuring food safety issues and concerns are resolved in a
timely manner while minimizing customer risk, cost and production down time;
o Lead the pre-operation inspection process for ingredients and packaging. Verify that all sanitation,
allergen and certification standards are met and resolved before production begins;
o Schedule, lead and document all internal, vendor, USDA, FDA and other third-party audits in a
timely manner;
o Serve as the primary quality control resource in the factory for problem identification, resolution,
loss reporting and continuous improvement;
o Manage and execute the training and development of team members on company programs and
procedures related to sanitation, microbiology, pest control, allergen management, HACCP and
GMP;
o Develop analytics on quality issues, trends and losses for reporting to management;
o Manage and document all internal control samples, testing, and record keeping to ensure
completeness;
o Evaluate, improve, document and communicate QA SOPs, policies and improvement activities;
o Perform sampling of incoming raw products, finished products and plant environment for safety
and quality;
o Oversee all compliant labeling and nutritional data and initiatives;
o Support investigation of customer quality concerns;
o Review COAs and testing results before product release;
o Review and maintain technical documents across a wide product line to support sales function;
o Develop strategies to effectively control quality of the companies' products.
o Oversea proper company and vendor managed warehousing procedures, including cold-store, in
line with product expirations and quality standards;
o Manage and improve the quality and cost effectiveness of the equipment flush process
o Lead and manage the QA department including supervisors, technicians, and document control
staff
o Own and continuously improve SQF certification and Food Safety Programs
o Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, allergen control, and sanitation standards
o Oversee customer audits, third-party inspections, and regulatory reviews
o Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)
o Analyze QA data and trends to recommend operational improvements
o Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Production, and Supply Chain
QUALIFICATIONS
Certification in HACCP, PCQI,FSMA, GFSI schemes (SQF, ISO 22000, BRC, etc.) required.
5+ years' experience in quality, compliance and/or regulatory in a food, confectionary or
beverage finished goods company
Passionate about food safety and quality, and working in a team environment.
BS degree in food science, chemistry or other related technical field.
Strong attention to detail, and highly developed organizational skills are a must!
Ability to identify and communicate issues and solutions within a fast-paced office and
production environment.
Working knowledge of HACCP, SQF Internal Auditing, SOP's creation, GMPs, FDA 21CFR Title
21/USDA National Organic Program (CCOF, QAI, etc.), Kosher, Fair Trade, B-Corp.
Strong leadership and project management skills;
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English required, Japanese and Spanish a plus;
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; experience using ERP systems is a plus.
Strong knowledge of FDA/USDA regulations
Proven ability to lead teams and manage cross-functional projects
SQF Practitioner or PCQI certification preferred
WORKING CONDITIONS
Office, Production and Warehouse setting.
Must be able to bend and lift up to 30 pounds repetitively with or without reasonable
accommodation
Must be able to stand and/or sit for extended periods of time with or without reasonable
accommodation
Exposure to temperatures that range from freezing to sub-freezing (coolers, freezers, etc.) with
or without reasonable accommodation
Must be able to push, pull, squat, bend, and reach about and below shoulders; repetitive use of
hands with or without reasonable accommodation
To apply please email resume to
Job Details
City: Berkeley
State: CA
Job Type: Permanent Job
Salary High:
Salary Low:
Languages: English;Japanese
Hours of Operation: 8
Benefits: Health Ins;Dental Ins;Vision Ins;401K
Contact Information
Job Owner: Stefanie He
Job Owner Email :
Other
Job Description
Position: QA Manager
Employment: Permanent
Salary Range: $85,000.00 - $120,000.00
Office Location: Berkeley, CA
Start: ASAP
Working Style: Office
Working Hours: 7am-4pm or 6am-3pm or 5am-2pm
Industrial: Food
RECEIVES DIRECTION FROM: CEO
Duties and Responsibilities:
o Ensure the company maintains Food Safety and Quality Assurance programs including but not
limited to microbiological testing, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) programs,
in-house and third-party audits, quality evaluations and compliance certifications;
o Implement corrective action initiatives ensuring food safety issues and concerns are resolved in a
timely manner while minimizing customer risk, cost and production down time;
o Lead the pre-operation inspection process for ingredients and packaging. Verify that all sanitation,
allergen and certification standards are met and resolved before production begins;
o Schedule, lead and document all internal, vendor, USDA, FDA and other third-party audits in a
timely manner;
o Serve as the primary quality control resource in the factory for problem identification, resolution,
loss reporting and continuous improvement;
o Manage and execute the training and development of team members on company programs and
procedures related to sanitation, microbiology, pest control, allergen management, HACCP and
GMP;
o Develop analytics on quality issues, trends and losses for reporting to management;
o Manage and document all internal control samples, testing, and record keeping to ensure
completeness;
o Evaluate, improve, document and communicate QA SOPs, policies and improvement activities;
o Perform sampling of incoming raw products, finished products and plant environment for safety
and quality;
o Oversee all compliant labeling and nutritional data and initiatives;
o Support investigation of customer quality concerns;
o Review COAs and testing results before product release;
o Review and maintain technical documents across a wide product line to support sales function;
o Develop strategies to effectively control quality of the companies' products.
o Oversea proper company and vendor managed warehousing procedures, including cold-store, in
line with product expirations and quality standards;
o Manage and improve the quality and cost effectiveness of the equipment flush process
o Lead and manage the QA department including supervisors, technicians, and document control
staff
o Own and continuously improve SQF certification and Food Safety Programs
o Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, allergen control, and sanitation standards
o Oversee customer audits, third-party inspections, and regulatory reviews
o Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)
o Analyze QA data and trends to recommend operational improvements
o Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Production, and Supply Chain
QUALIFICATIONS
Certification in HACCP, PCQI,FSMA, GFSI schemes (SQF, ISO 22000, BRC, etc.) required.
5+ years' experience in quality, compliance and/or regulatory in a food, confectionary or
beverage finished goods company
Passionate about food safety and quality, and working in a team environment.
BS degree in food science, chemistry or other related technical field.
Strong attention to detail, and highly developed organizational skills are a must!
Ability to identify and communicate issues and solutions within a fast-paced office and
production environment.
Working knowledge of HACCP, SQF Internal Auditing, SOP's creation, GMPs, FDA 21CFR Title
21/USDA National Organic Program (CCOF, QAI, etc.), Kosher, Fair Trade, B-Corp.
Strong leadership and project management skills;
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English required, Japanese and Spanish a plus;
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; experience using ERP systems is a plus.
Strong knowledge of FDA/USDA regulations
Proven ability to lead teams and manage cross-functional projects
SQF Practitioner or PCQI certification preferred
WORKING CONDITIONS
Office, Production and Warehouse setting.
Must be able to bend and lift up to 30 pounds repetitively with or without reasonable
accommodation
Must be able to stand and/or sit for extended periods of time with or without reasonable
accommodation
Exposure to temperatures that range from freezing to sub-freezing (coolers, freezers, etc.) with
or without reasonable accommodation
Must be able to push, pull, squat, bend, and reach about and below shoulders; repetitive use of
hands with or without reasonable accommodation
To apply please email resume to
Job Details
City: Berkeley
State: CA
Job Type: Permanent Job
Salary High:
Salary Low:
Languages: English;Japanese
Hours of Operation: 8
Benefits: Health Ins;Dental Ins;Vision Ins;401K
Contact Information
Job Owner: Stefanie He
Job Owner Email :