QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER

Overview

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Salary

$90,000 - $100,000 / year

Job Summary

The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for development and maintenance of all QA programs, meeting USDA, FDA and customer requirements and ensuring the quality and safety of supplied goods. Must have strong knowledge in Preventive Controls for Human Food. A strong background in manufacturing, quality assurance and a solid understanding of FSMA is a must.

Key Responsibilities

• Contributes to development and execution of product food safety and quality programs to support the organizations goals of operational excellence, customer/client satisfaction, financial performance, market leadership, and preferred employer.
• Responsible for developing and ongoing maintenance of the Food Safety Plan. Identify deficiencies and implement new strategies.
• Ensure HACCP, GMPs, sanitation preventive controls, supply chain preventive controls and all other prerequisite food safety standards are met according to USDA, FDA, FSIS, FSMA and corporate requirements.
• Have extensive knowledge of the facilitys process flow and engage personnel in all areas of food safety and quality within the flow.
• Manage Allergen Preventive Controls Program ensuring accurate allergen labeling on finished food products and prevention of allergen cross-contact.
• Manage the written recall program.
• Oversee all food safety audits conducted by government and third-party agencies.
• Respond to customer safety and quality concerns as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 6 years of directly related experience in Quality Assurance and Food Safety manufacturing.
• Experience in prepared foods manufacturing is a plus.
• HACCP program development and FSMA expertise is a must.
• HACCP certification, Preventive Controls for Human Food (PCQI) and GFSI auditor certification a plus.
• Strong understanding of third-party audit and GFSI audit scheme programs and standards.
• Working knowledge of FDA and USDA/FSIS regulations and industry practice.
• Experience developing and motivating personnel.
• Proven track record in food safety/QA across focus areas such as meat, poultry, seafood, processed foods, distribution, private-label product development and monitoring is a plus.
• B.S. degree in food technology, food science, or related field and/or equivalent experience.
• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, diverse and evolving corporate culture.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and learning new software/web-enabled programs.
• Strong, persuasive communicator and coach with the ability to relate to professionals at all levels.
• Strong data management, reporting, and technical writing skills.

Apply / About the Employer

Apply to Flik today. Flik is a member of Compass Group USA. Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fair hiring practices without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. The company reserves the right to modify the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Flik maintains a drug-free workplace.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave