Job Description
Job Description
Grand Prairie is dividing & conquering. Instead of one manager overseeing their department in both plants, each manager will be site specific! We are excited to find open-minded, growth centered people to continue to push Grand Prairie further into success.
Salary : $100,000
Schedule : Monday through Fridays, Saturdays dependent on production schedule
Benefit eligible 1st of the month after hire
Eligible for additional compensation
Core Values
LEAD. HONESTY. ACCOUNTABILITY. TEAM. EXCELLENCE.
- As the Quality Assurance Manager, you are expected to maintain Grand Prairie’s Core Values in all communications with employees, visitors, and outside service providers.
Role
The purpose of the Quality Assurance Manager is to oversee and manage the quality assurance processes for your assigned plant, ensuring all products meet all safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
Responsibilities
Manages all activities related to food safety, product quality, HACCP, GMPs, SOPs, and other regulatory standardsMonitor all stages of the food manufacturing process to ensure products meet standard, specification, and regulatory requirementsAssist with training GPF personnel on food safety and quality-related itemsWorks as liaison for plant audits and external support providersBe Subject Matter Expert in USDA, FDA, CFIA, SQF, GMP's, HACCP, recall processes, food security and microbiologyEnsure that all products are made according to policy and regulated standardEnsures HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, SQF & all Quality programs are being followedIdentify, investigate, and resolve quality issues and non-conformances; ensure proper corrective and preventive actions are implementedAct as the liaison to customers regarding any quality control issuesManages the daily activities of the Quality Assurance teamReviews and documents quality assurance paperwork for accuracy and verificationPerform internal audits, inspections, and assessments of the products and facilities to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulationsCollaborate with other necessary departments for continued improvement with safe, quality food processesAssists with implementation and development of new QA policiesSupport Research and Development Team with new and / or improved product processesCommunicates with departments within the company regarding product quality issuesAssists Sr. Director of Quality Assurance & Tech Services with special projectsAct as or assist with SQF Practitioner, manage SQF system, understand SQF Code and requirements to maintain systemProvide backup duties for the Sr. Director of QA and other QA personnel as it relates to the special tasks neededEducation & Training Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field a plus, not mandatory with experience equivalencyFood Safety Certifications (SQF, HACCP, PCQI etc.)Work Experience Requirements
Minimum 5 years of food industry quality assurance experienceLeadership experience of at least 5 individuals for 3 yearsPhysical Demands and Work Environment
Ability to stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push, and pull items weighing 50 pounds or lessExposure to variation in temperatureWorking with uncooked, cooked, frozen productsExpectations
Able to manage working in a diverse environmentAbility to promote open communication to ensure conflict managementAbility to coach employees in an effective mannerFollow and give detailed instructionsCritical thinking and decision makingExcellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skillsMust have basic math skillsAbility to follow written and verbal instructionsAbility to hear and seeProficiency in Microsoft office : Word, Excel, PowerPointHACCP CertifiedSQF Certification or obtain it in 6 monthshc152109
Salary : $100,000
