Job Title: QA Manager

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced QA Manager to join our team. This role involves directly managing up to 10 non-exempt employees in the Quality department. The QA Manager will be responsible for creating and implementing quality programs, SOPs, and guidelines for the plant. You will conduct testing of products for various qualities including microbiological, physical, and chemical characteristics, review and audit sanitation and operational practices, and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage up to 10 non-exempt employees in the Quality department.
• Create and implement quality programs, SOPs, and guidelines for the plant.
• Conduct testing of products for microbiological, physical, and chemical characteristics.
• Review and audit sanitation and operational practices and procedures.
• Implement written specifications on raw materials, in-process, and finished goods.
• Conduct Quality GMP Trainings.
• Maintain a superior rated level of GMPs and sanitation, ensuring readiness for regulatory/customer inspections at any time.
• Maintain compliance and certification to the SQF GFSI food safety standard.
• Review all organic and Kosher guidelines and certification processes.
• Develop and oversee experiments and plant tests.

Essential Skills

• Quality assurance and control
• Microbiology testing
• Quality training
• Complaint handling
• Food science
• Batch record review
• SOP development and implementation
• GMP maintenance
• Food manufacturing experience
• HAACP knowledge
• Audit and CAPA

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Food Science or related field required
• Minimum seven years of experience in QA
• Minimum five years in food manufacturing required
• Minimum three years of supervisory experience

Work Environment

The QA Manager will help lead a team of 10 individuals in the QA team. This is a fully onsite role with working hours from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. The environment is team collaborative and business casual. The role includes oversight of the three different shifts (1st-3rd shift) and involves making quality decisions for the plant. The employer offers excellent benefits, including paying 80-90% of health, medical, vision, and life insurance. Employees receive 7 paid holidays, 5 sick days, floating holidays, and vacation accrual. The company also organizes team events and is recognized as one of the leading food manufacturers in the world.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $90000.00/yr.

They have vacation for 2 weeks and have 10 holidays as well. They do 401k as well. They have dental, vision, and health insurance.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Ayer,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 14, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $80,000 - $90,000