About this role
QA Manager / Senior QA Manager Position Overview This position reports Directly to the Director of Operations and is a key member of the leadership team. This position is responsible for developing & maintaining Food Safety & Food Quality systems compliant with BRC, FDA and Puratos Group requirements, and work with cross-functional operations teams to continuously improve performance while providing the highest quality of food safe products. Primary Responsibilities
- Implement & maintain Quality Standards and programs, train employees or managers who will be responsible to execute the programs.
- Ownership of key food safety programs (HACCP, PCQI, Food Defense, Food Fraud, Allergen Control, Recall/Traceability)
- Assure that quality Standards are applied through internal audits and CAPA programs.
- Monitor and optimize continuously Quality Systems using trends of non-conformities & CAPA's
- Monitor Suppliers performance and compliance and define & coordinate supplier audit programs
- Monitor effectiveness of Pest Control programs
- Manage third party audits from BRC certification body, Customers, FDA and NYS Agriculture and Markets
- Strengthen regulatory and certification leadership responsibilities (BRC maintenance, FDA inspections, management reviews)
- Maintain records in compliance with FDA and BRC requirements
- Manage customer complaint program and ensure timely investigation, response and appropriate corrective and preventive actions are taken
- Establish goals, measure KPI, assess deviations and initiate actions within QA scope
- Contribute on developing a culture of do it right the first time, Customer centric and Continuous Improvement along the supply chain
- Facilitate alignment with production managers
- Develop Knowledge of products, ingredients and processing equipment
- Manage the Quality team, develop talents and competences through coaching, performance management and continuous improvement
- Develop and promote a Food Safety Culture across the organization
- Responsible for following the safety, food safety, quality, and efficiency of their work center
- Prioritize completion of external and internal customer requests to Quality Department
- ICT: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Preferred knowledge in Intelex, Bartender, SAP.
Education
Requirements Minimum
- 4 year / Bachelors Degree
- Food Science, Engineering, Food Industry experience Preferred
- Graduate Degree Years of experience Minimum
- 5 years Prior Knowledge/Experience
- Experience with SQF or BRC
- Inspection FDA or USDA experience
- HACCP certified- FSMA PCQI certified
- Excellent written & verbal skills
- Experience in fast paced, flexible environment Physical Demands & Environment General Safety Responsibility Statements (Essential)
- Actively participate in all required safety training and adhere to company health and safety policies.
- Maintain a safe work environment by identifying and reporting potential hazards or unsafe conditions immediately to a supervisor.
- Properly use and maintain required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), tools, and equipment.
- Safety is everyone’s responsibility; all employees are expected to act in a safe manner at all times to prevent incidents.
- Comply with all local, state, and federal regulations, as well as company-specific safety procedures (e.g., JHA, Lockout/Tagout).
- Operate heavy machinery and equipment safely, ensuring all safety guards are in place and functional.
- Maintain a safe, ergonomic workspace, including attending, and participating in safety drills and emergency evacuation training. QA
- Possesses a thorough knowledge of industry standards and best practices.
- Produces high-quality, accurate work with strong attention to detail.
- Exhibits high levels of integrity, dependability, and trustworthiness.
- Maintains a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism. Compensation
- Position level (QA Manager or Sr. QA Manager) and Compensation for this position will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and overall qualifications, ranging from $100,000 to $140,000 plus bonus eligible.