Quality Assurance Manager

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Quality Assurance Manager Commerce, California
Job Ref: 38075

“QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER POSITION OPENING IN COMMERCE CA WITH A LARGE FOOD MANUFACTURING PLANT. SALARY RANGE IS 115-145K. THIS ROLE HAS 5 DIRECT REPORTS, QA SUPERVISOR , QUALITY COORDINATOR AND 5 QUALITY TECHS. MUST HAVE FOOD MANUFACTURING EXPEREINCE AND A BACHELOR'S DEGREE.  
nMUST BE SQF CERTIFIED OR AN SQF PRACTICIONER 
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nQA position, located in Commerce California you will maintain Company food safety and QA programs.           
nReporting to the Director of Quality, you will:
n- Develop/maintain a capable QA/QC department.
n- Review and respond to quality concerns; and act as the final authority on food safety and food quality issues throughout the plant.  Investigate QA complaints and implement corrective actions when necessary.
n- Perform necessary testing on incoming raw materials and finished goods and apply the Hold and Release policy as required.
n- Develop and implement food safety and QA programs as needed, including the training of employees on food safety and QA programs.
n- Maintain a culture of quality with all employees in the facility.
n- Work with the Sanitation Group to ensure food safety and quality.
n- Manage the Plant wide pest control program.                
n- Audit and assist suppliers to resolve quality issues.
n- Lead/participate in company’s continuous improvement, safety and Visual Factory Management programs designed to evaluate and improve quality based on trends from customer complaints, internal deviations, and industry    trends.            
n- Provide technical supports on new product rollout, new process and equipment implementation.
n- Conduct monthly plant GMP/Food Safety and Quality System audits.
n- Interact with FDA Inspectors as required, ensures all products meet all applicable FDA regulations.
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nQualifications:
n- 5+ YEARS OF PROGRESSIVE EXPERIENCE IN FOOD MANUFACTURING QA WITH A MINIMUM  2 – 3 YEARS OF SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE IN A FOOD MANUFACTURING COMPANY.
n- PREVENTIVE CONTROLS QUALIFIED INDIVIDUAL TRAINING 
n- DEGREE PREFERRED IN A SCIENCE DISCIPLINE, BUT NOT REQUIRED.
n- WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD SAFETY AND QA PROGRAMS SUCH AS (HACCP, HARPC, GMP, SPC, PEST CONTROL, SANITATION, ETC.)
n- FAMILIAR WITH CURRENT FOOD REGULATIONS.
n- STRONG FOOD PLANT AUDIT EXPERIENCE
n- FAMILIAR WITH SQF, SILLIKER, AIB, NSF, AND OTHER AUDITS.
n- STRONG CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT EXPERIENCE.    
n- MUST BE ABLE TO WORK OFF-SHIFT AND WEEKEND HOURS AS WELL AS OCCASIONAL TRAVEL.
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nCompetitive Benefits:
nMedical (HMO & PPO), Dental (PPO & DMO) and Vision (VSP) 
nCompany paid Life Insurance and AD&D
n401(k) – company match 100% of the first 4% contributed
nFlexible Spending Accts (Medical and Dependent Care)
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