What are the responsibilities and job description for the FSQA Manager position at CATELLI BROTHERS?
The FSQA Manager will manage, document, and represent the Food Safety and Quality (FSQ) at our rapidly growing meat company. This person will schedule and conduct/supervise facility, programs, and product auditing, verification and internal auditing, and coordinate third-party audits of vendor facilities and live animal production partners. This role will also draft program documents, manage product specifications, product labels, and general FSQ documentation. The position backup is the FSQA Director.
Description-
Track and trend all FSQ issues identified through various channels, including audits, operations feedback, and/or customer support reporting
Determine and implement corrective actions and preventative measures to address program deviations, audit findings, customer feedback and/or unforeseen events
Manage product specifications and use internal resources to continually improve process and information accessibility
Participating as subject matter expert in New Product Development and Launch process
Develop, Implement, and Maintain Product and Supplier information systems
Schedule finished product audits at third party lab, evaluate audit data, and communicate findings with Sales, Procurement and Suppliers
Maintain the required facility and product approval documentation for all current and new suppliers
Coordinate closely with third-party auditors to schedule and attend audits of supplier facilities
Develop, conduct and oversee production facility food safety and quality audits
Present audit findings and corrective actions to Senior management
Train production facility staff to assess product quality and safety during packing
Participate in and learn from mock recalls
Ensure effective employee orientation (GMPs, HACCP and general policies and expectations)
All other tasks as assigned
Qualifications:
5 years' experience in meat and/or poultry processing
3 years' experience in Quality Assurance Management
HACCP certification required, working experience with red meat, pork, and/or poultry
Proficiency in developing Food Safety and Quality programs
Experience writing and interpreting red meat specifications required; beef, pork, poultry and lamb specifications preferred
Experience conducting and interpreting product quality audits
Experience conducting and interpreting third-party facility audits
Deep working knowledge of product lotting, identity preservation and traceability
Proficiency in product and process data management
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Education/Training:
High School graduate or GED required
Bachelor’s degree in food science preferred
Basic Reading, Writing and Math skills
SQF certified practitioner required
Related Experience/Requirements:
3-5 years’ experience in meat and/or poultry manufacturing
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to perform the following physical activities: Job requires workers to lift up to 60 lbs. must be able to: sit long periods of time, step, climb, balance, squat, kneel, bend and reach above shoulders as needed.
Refrigerated environment
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Food industry: 5 years (Preferred)
- Food safety: 5 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Camden, NJ 08103 (Required)
Work Location: In person
