QA Manager

Quality Assurance Manager / Permanent Position open in Ayer, MA

Job Description :

Oversees the daily Quality Assurance Department function on three shifts. Oversees testing and auditing of final product, process parameters and raw materials used, to ensure compliance with quality specifications and standards. Handles all regulatory third party requirements for legal conformance to established standards.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Directly manages up to 10 non-exempt employees in the Quality department. Carries out managerial responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include directing, interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees : addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Responsible for creating and implementing Quality programs, SOP’s and guidelines for the plant.
• Directs the Quality Supervisor in the testing of products for a variety of qualities such as microbiological, physical and chemical characteristics
• Reviews and audits sanitation and operational practices and procedures
• Evaluates data and writes reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards
• Recommends modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability
• Monitors pest control program through outside licensed agency
• Implements written specifications on raw materials in process and finished goods
• Conducts Quality GMP Trainings
• Responsible for developing and updating procedures and manuals for the Quality Assurance Department
• Handles all co-packer quality related issues
• Assist with capability studies on machine or existing processes
• Directs all responses to customer complaints to consumer affairs group
• Oversees computer activities : file maintenance, reports and system requirements
• Responsible for maintaining a superior rated level of GMP’s and sanitation, and be ready for regulatory / customer inspections at any time
• Maintains the maintenance and validation of the plant’s HACCP Program
• Maintains compliance and certification to the SQF GFSI food safety standard
• Reviews all organic and Kosher guidelines and certification process
• Develops and oversees experiments and plant tests.
• Adheres to all safety and GMP policies and protocols.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

knowledge & SKILLS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE