Energy Jobline ZR
QA / QC Manager - Bakery Production in Sacramento
Energy Jobline ZR, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
QA/QC Manager – Bakery Production
Location:
Sacramento, CA
Job Summary The QA/QC Manager ensures all baked goods meet stringent safety, quality, and regulatory standards, including BRC Global Standards, organic, non‑GMO, and GFSI certifications. This role involves leading a team to oversee quality control, compliance, and environmental monitoring in a high‑volume, 24/7 facility. If you have a strong background in food safety, audit management, and team leadership in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, we invite you to apply.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and maintain QA/QC programs compliant with BRC Global Standards, organic, non‑GMO, GFSI, FDA, USDA, and HACCP regulations.
Coordinate and lead the quality control department, including performing sampling, testing, and scoring of raw materials and finished products.
Oversee and train a quality assurance team to monitor production, packaging, and sanitation processes.
Conduct internal audits and manage third‑party audits to ensure ongoing compliance with certifications.
Perform and supervise basic microbiological testing, plant swabbing for environmental monitoring, and allergen testing, with accurate documentation.
Prepare, update, and maintain quality control reports and consumer comment reports to track performance and address issues.
Ensure raw and finished product specifications meet organic, non‑GMO, and GFSI certification standards.
Sign off on compliance documents as a Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI).
Manage corrective and preventive actions to resolve non‑conformities and drive continuous improvement.
Train staff on food safety, GMP, and HACCP protocols to maintain compliance across all shifts.
Monitor vendor/supplier approval and maintenance programs.
Maintain traceability records for raw materials and finished products.
Maintain and update quality assurance manuals, ensuring they are audit‑ready and properly filed.
Oversee master sanitation schedules and coordinate with Facilities and Plant Managers on maintenance work orders to meet all program requirements.
Collaborate with Production, Plant Manager, and Ownership to align quality standards with operational and growth goals.
Update standard operating procedures (SOPs) to support new product development and quality initiatives.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in food science, microbiology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Minimum five years of QA/QC experience in food manufacturing, preferably in bakery or high‑volume environments.
HACCP and PCQI certifications required, with ability to sign off on compliance documents.
In‑depth knowledge of BRC Global Standards, organic, non‑GMO, GFSI, HACCP, GMP, FDA, and USDA regulations.
Experience leading a team in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
Strong skills in audit management, environmental monitoring, and corrective action processes.
Excellent communication and training abilities to foster a culture of compliance.
Experience
Prior work in bakery or confectionery manufacturing with automated production lines.
Experience managing quality programs in a facility with 100+ employees.
Familiarity with high‑volume production, baking and packaging operations, and diverse product lines.
Reporting Structure Reports to the Plant Manager and Ownership.
Work Environment Full‑time, salaried position in a fast‑paced, 24/7/365 production environment requiring flexibility to oversee multiple shifts and collaborate with production, sanitation, and management teams. Must be bilingual in Spanish.
Benefits Health insurance options, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional growth.
Employment Type Full‑Time (Salaried)
Salary Range $85,000 - $120,000 annually, based on experience and certifications
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Location:
Sacramento, CA
Job Summary The QA/QC Manager ensures all baked goods meet stringent safety, quality, and regulatory standards, including BRC Global Standards, organic, non‑GMO, and GFSI certifications. This role involves leading a team to oversee quality control, compliance, and environmental monitoring in a high‑volume, 24/7 facility. If you have a strong background in food safety, audit management, and team leadership in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, we invite you to apply.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and maintain QA/QC programs compliant with BRC Global Standards, organic, non‑GMO, GFSI, FDA, USDA, and HACCP regulations.
Coordinate and lead the quality control department, including performing sampling, testing, and scoring of raw materials and finished products.
Oversee and train a quality assurance team to monitor production, packaging, and sanitation processes.
Conduct internal audits and manage third‑party audits to ensure ongoing compliance with certifications.
Perform and supervise basic microbiological testing, plant swabbing for environmental monitoring, and allergen testing, with accurate documentation.
Prepare, update, and maintain quality control reports and consumer comment reports to track performance and address issues.
Ensure raw and finished product specifications meet organic, non‑GMO, and GFSI certification standards.
Sign off on compliance documents as a Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI).
Manage corrective and preventive actions to resolve non‑conformities and drive continuous improvement.
Train staff on food safety, GMP, and HACCP protocols to maintain compliance across all shifts.
Monitor vendor/supplier approval and maintenance programs.
Maintain traceability records for raw materials and finished products.
Maintain and update quality assurance manuals, ensuring they are audit‑ready and properly filed.
Oversee master sanitation schedules and coordinate with Facilities and Plant Managers on maintenance work orders to meet all program requirements.
Collaborate with Production, Plant Manager, and Ownership to align quality standards with operational and growth goals.
Update standard operating procedures (SOPs) to support new product development and quality initiatives.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in food science, microbiology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Minimum five years of QA/QC experience in food manufacturing, preferably in bakery or high‑volume environments.
HACCP and PCQI certifications required, with ability to sign off on compliance documents.
In‑depth knowledge of BRC Global Standards, organic, non‑GMO, GFSI, HACCP, GMP, FDA, and USDA regulations.
Experience leading a team in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
Strong skills in audit management, environmental monitoring, and corrective action processes.
Excellent communication and training abilities to foster a culture of compliance.
Experience
Prior work in bakery or confectionery manufacturing with automated production lines.
Experience managing quality programs in a facility with 100+ employees.
Familiarity with high‑volume production, baking and packaging operations, and diverse product lines.
Reporting Structure Reports to the Plant Manager and Ownership.
Work Environment Full‑time, salaried position in a fast‑paced, 24/7/365 production environment requiring flexibility to oversee multiple shifts and collaborate with production, sanitation, and management teams. Must be bilingual in Spanish.
Benefits Health insurance options, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional growth.
Employment Type Full‑Time (Salaried)
Salary Range $85,000 - $120,000 annually, based on experience and certifications
Application If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.
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