QA Manager

• The Quality Manager / SQF Practitioner is responsible for all Quality and Food Safety functions
• Responsible for the Quality Program and providing leadership and direction to the Food Safety Program in the facility
• Responsible for the implementation of the SQF program and responsible for the quality and safety of all products and packaging
• Ensures compliance with all state federal and local governmental regulations
• Includes written programs record keeping reports inspections monitoring testing and training per guidelines
• Lead the development implementation review maintenance and continual improvement of the food safety and quality system and best practices
• Manages all the requirements for internal/external audits and ensures all quality and food safety issues are identified and resolved for audits
• Assists in investigating and correcting qualityrelated issues (including customer complaints) through collaboration with other departments
• Assume the responsibilities of a SQF Practitioner and HACCP Team Leader
• Directs develops and delivers quality and food safety training programs to ensure employee s knowledge understanding and adherence to programs
• Manages the nonconformance process and supports the cross functional team regarding the quality and food safety of raw materials WIP and finished goods
• Facilitates supports and drives internal corrective active process
• Ensures that the team follows company policies and safety standards including GMP and SQF as applicable
• Works with the management team to identify and resolve any conditions potentially affecting food safety or quality
• Work in a safe manner and comply with all health safety security and emergency requirements
• Works with the management team to identify and resolve any conditions potentially affecting food safety or quality
• Comply with all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) Standard Operating Procedures (SOP s) and any/all established processes whether established by a manager by the company or by law
• Ability to perform manufacturing functions in order to keep the process viable
• May be required from time to time to list weight up to 50 lbs.
• Required to wear proper PPE while on the production floor
• Employee may be asked to perform other duties as required

• Bachelor s degree or advanced degree in related discipline or minimum 5 years experience working in a related field.
• Strong background in food manufacturing preferred
• Ability to build and sustain relationships with a variety of people and businesses.
• SQF certification and training
• Experience in Food Safety Programs including Food Defense and Food Fraud strongly preferred.
• Ability to take control of situations and follow them through to a successful end result.
• Ability to work well with all levels of management and peers.
• Selfdirected personally motivated and strong attention to detail.
• Able to work in a fastpaced environment while focusing on meeting or exceeding expectations.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Team player able to work well with others and contribute to a positive work environment.

• Must be able to lift push and pull up to 50lbs.
• Ability to safely operate a lift truck and palletjack.
• Reaching bending and stopping are also required.

• The Distribution Center is a heated a partially airconditioned facility with adequate lighting.
• Atmospheric conditions will vary according to the weather due to opening and closing of doc doors.

• Competitive Salary
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance Coverage
• 401K with Employer Contribution

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