What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance / Controls Manager position at CareerPaths NW?
Our client is a collective of entrepreneurial seafood experts specializing in premium seafood products. Together, they deliver exceptional products through a team-driven approach to sales, production, and operations. They are seeking a Quality Assurance / Controls Manager to lead their quality assurance and food safety efforts in their seafood processing operations. This is a pivotal role ensuring the highest standards of product quality and regulatory compliance, contributing directly to the company’s continued success.
This position offers employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits. You’ll be part of a committed and collaborative environment where your expertise will make a difference in a thriving industry.
Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations, customer requirements, and third-party standards.
- Develop, implement, and maintain robust Food Safety and Quality Control programs, including FDA, USDA (HACCP), NOAA, MRAG (MSC), and State of Alaska Food Safety and Sanitation protocols.
- Conduct regular facility inspections, audits, and mock recalls to ensure readiness and traceability compliance.
- Host and coordinate third-party audits and customer visits.
- Monitor Critical Control Points (CCPs) throughout production, identifying vulnerabilities and implementing corrective measures.
- Prepare reports to communicate quality assurance findings to production teams and management.
- Provide training across departments on regulatory policies, company standards, and food safety protocols.
- Supervise and mentor quality assurance staff to uphold company standards, ensure accuracy in metrics, and maintain accountability.
- Perform root cause analyses and implement changes to prevent recurrence of quality issues.
- Inspect equipment, monitor production processes, and take samples to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
- Collaborate with corporate QC and sales representatives to support facility operations.
- Spend significant time on the processing floor and travel seasonally between facilities in Washington and Alaska.
Qualifications
Competencies
If you are a seasoned quality control professional with a passion for excellence in seafood production, we encourage you to apply and join a team dedicated to delivering exceptional products to the market.
