Food Quality Manager

Job Locations:

• College Park, GA

**Candidate MUST live within the job location area to be considered for the position, no relocation assistance will be provided by the employer**

Our team is currently searching for a Quality Manager & Food Safety Inspector to join our team. Reporting to the VP of Operations and Supply Chain, you will continue developing and implementing a comprehensive, best-in-class approach to food safety, sanitation, quality, and regulatory compliance in a meat plant. As the Quality Manager, you will be responsible in providing high-level strategy and guidance to take the company into the future. To be successful in this role, you must have a strong food safety and quality background and knowledge of regulatory requirements. In addition, you must be a strategic problem solver and have an eye for identifying areas of improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead 3rd party audits (SQF / Customer Specific) and Customer tours including CAPA’s.
• Strive for continuous improvements of products, process, procedures, and reliability.
• Maintain data of customer requirements, quality specifications and reporting requirements.
• Manage quality training program.
• Ensure specification compliance for raw materials and finished products.
• Managing implementation of quality programs.
• Assist with product development and special projects associated with product development.
• Respond to customer complaints with CAPA’s / letters as needed.
• Establish the raw material and finished product shelf life.

Food Safety:

• Managing implementation of the HACCP Plan, its associated documents and including reassessments
• Maintaining records in accordance to the policy / HACCP program
• Conduct plant GMP inspections and monitor GMP’s for compliance
• Responsible for maintaining the company’s compliance with FSIS regulations.
• Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures such as HACCP, GMP’s, SSOP, CAPA, and hold and release of products.
• Oversee training program for GMP’s, HACCP and Food Defense/Food Fraud.
• Respond to non-compliance reports issued by FSIS.
• Manage the 3rd party Sanitation program for the facility.

Qualifications:

• Red Meat Experience a Must
• High School Diploma or equivalent. Bachelor of Science in Food Technology, Food Process Engineering, or related field; MS preferred.
• 5 plus years' experience working in the Food Industry in a leadership role.
• HACCP Knowledge and Experience
• SQF / BRC Knowledge and Experience
• Ability to think independently and take responsibility for decisions.
• Extensive knowledge of USDA, FDA, and other relevant food safety regulations.

The ideal candidate we are looking for will have strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills & be able to manage multiple job projects, and be able to prioritize tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Experience with food safety management systems and QA tools.

This is a great opportunity to join a well-established food manufacturing company that prides itself on putting its team members first by providing an incredible culture, amazing benefits, and unparalleled employee retention.

**BSW is an equal opportunity employer***

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $90,000.00 - $118,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Experience:

• Food safety: 4 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• College Park, GA 30337: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $90,000 - $118,000