Assistant Quality Manager

• SQF Practitioner-Responsible for SQF programs and implementation
• Develop and maintain the HACCP Plan(s) (HACCP Coordinator).
• Ensure that all routine Quality Assurance functions are performed accurately and at the required frequencies
• Manage and audit all programs within the Quality Management System including but not limited to: CAPA’s, Recall Program, Consumer Complaints, Hold and Release Program, Environmental Program, Pest Management.
• Initiate investigations of all out of specification results and process deviations
• Schedule and oversee corrective action system. Perform follow-up and support to appropriate teams to ensure adequate corrective actions are documented, implemented, and measured for effectiveness
• Develop and implement effective training programs to achieve and maintain quality system and regulation awareness; SQF Compliance
• Perform regular plant walk-throughs to ensure compliance to SOP’s and GMP’s and Company expectations
• Act as plant representative for all 3rd party audits (Customer Audits, Regulatory Inspections, and 3rd Party Certification)
• Provide leadership and professional development of Quality Assurance staff, promoting open discussion and collaborative teamwork.
• Ensure accuracy of finished products during the production process (includes but is not limited to ensuring correct labeling of packaging and alignment, lot code accuracy, net weight, etc.).
• Maintains key prerequisite programs:
  • Internal Audits
  • Consumer Complaints
  • Supplier Documentation
  • Environmental Monitoring/Clean Equipment
  • Ensure all processes and programs are followed and maintained as well as follow up and enforce programs
• Assist in Pest Control monitoring.
• Assist with product retrievals and recalls, and handling of confidential information.
• Assist in writing, communicating, and training of Quality systems programs and standard operating procedures.
• Provide training to new and current company employees.
• Serve as a member on the company’s Food Safety Team and/or HACCP Team.
• Assist with the annual validation and review to ensure compliance with the SQF Standard.
• Participate in third party audits, where required (SQF, Customer, Regulatory).
• Assist with maintaining the HOLD program and CAPA program.
• Provide back-up, when necessary, for the Quality Manager.

Qualifications: 

• Must possess strong leadership qualities and capabilities
• Must have strong attention to detail
• Must apply food safety and employee safety guidelines in all performance measures
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• B.S. required in Biology, Food Science/Nutrition, or related field.
• SQF Practitioner, required
• HACCP Certified, required
• PCQI, required
• 5 years of recent experience in Food Quality, strongly desired in a lead, supervisory, or management role