What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Director position at Cheesemakers, Inc.?
Job Summary
The Operations & Quality Assurance Manager oversees company operations, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with food safety regulations. This role requires leadership in production, quality assurance, inventory control, and facility maintenance while ensuring compliance with SQF Level II and HACCP requirements.
This position is responsible for leading quality and safety programs, including HACCP, SQF, and GMP compliance. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience in food sanitation, production, quality, and maintenance. A Bachelor's degree in Food Science or equivalent work experience is required.
Key Responsibilities:
The Operations & Quality Assurance Manager oversees company operations, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with food safety regulations. This role requires leadership in production, quality assurance, inventory control, and facility maintenance while ensuring compliance with SQF Level II and HACCP requirements.
This position is responsible for leading quality and safety programs, including HACCP, SQF, and GMP compliance. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience in food sanitation, production, quality, and maintenance. A Bachelor's degree in Food Science or equivalent work experience is required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead quality and safety programs, including HACCP, SQF, and GMP compliance.
- Prepare for and complete audits (Costco Small Manufacturer, SQF Level II).
- Maintain and update Food Safety and HACCP plans.
- Conduct mock recalls and quarterly internal audits.
- Train employees in quality assurance and safety practices in English and Spanish.
- Oversee supplier food safety assessments and maintain supplier registry files.
- Verify documentation and records for food safety, HACCP, and food defense.
- Ensure sanitation procedures align with SSOPs.
