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Title: Senior Quality Assurance Manager Department: Food Safety and Quality Assurance Reports To: VP of Food Safety, Quality & Environmental Safety Position: We seek a transformative Senior Quality Assurance Manager to champion a culture of quality. This role drives operational quality excellence and food safety through visionary leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and a continuous improvement (CI) mindset, leveraging SQF expertise, PCQI certification, and certification management (Halal, Kosher, RSPO, Organic, GFCO) to deliver superior product quality and customer trust. Responsibilities: • Champion Quality Culture: Inspire and lead a transformative quality-focused culture, embedding excellence across all plant operations. • Ensure Food Safety & Compliance: Oversee SQF, HACCP, and FDA compliance, maintaining robust allergen, foreign material, and preventive control programs. • Manage Certifications: Lead compliance for Halal, Kosher, RSPO, Organic, and GFCO certifications, ensuring audit readiness and regulatory adherence. • Drive Continuous Improvement: Partner with cross-functional partners to implement CI initiatives, reduce waste, and eliminate customer complaints via effective root cause analysis (RCA). • Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP): Implement and manage a robust EMP to prevent contamination and ensure compliance. • Lead & Inspire QA Team: Mentor and train staff, fostering accountability and a proactive quality mindset on the plant floor. • Audit Excellence: Prepare for and excel in SQF, Organic, Halal, Kosher, RSPO, and GFCO audits, leveraging PCQI expertise for preventive controls. • KPI & Data Excellence: Develop and track quality metrics using tools like Power BI, Trace Gains to drive actionable improvements. • Build Customer Confidence: Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve complaints and enhance quality processes, ensuring customer satisfaction. Ideal Qualifications: • BS degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field; advanced degree a plus. • 10+ years of QA management experience in food manufacturing. • SQF Practitioner and PCQI certification required. • Expertise in managing Halal, Kosher, RSPO, Organic, and GFCO certifications. • Proven leadership with a transformative approach to building a quality-driven culture. • Strong collaboration skills, with experience driving CI initiatives. • Expertise in RCA, HACCP, and regulatory compliance (FDA, USDA). • Proficient in data analysis tools (e.g., Power BI, TraceGains, Excel, Minitab). • Excellent communication skills for engaging customers and stakeholders. Why Join Us: • Supportive and collaborative work culture Equal Employment Opportunity • Ability to adapt to fast-paced environments and manage multiple priorities. • Be part of a mission-driven food company focused on quality and innovation • Competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career growth • Commitment to sustainability, food safety, and ethical sourcing All candidates are subject to a criminal background check and standard drug screen. All offers are contingent upon favorable results.