FSQA Manager

The FSQA Manager is responsible for managing all the quality aspects of their production facility and ensuring that all seafood products are manufactured in compliance with specific company Food Safety and QA requirements. They will manage a team of Quality Control Associates and Supervisors while working with production leadership to ensure company compliance, driven by regulatory requirements and customer specifications, are met.The FSQA Manager will lead, manage and work to improve the inspection and grading of Grade-A seafood products, perform and oversee microbial and moisture analysis, review and respond to written reports. They will be responsible for addressing daily Food Safety issues within the production facility related to product quality non-conformance and direct QC Associates and Production leadership to corrective action. The QC Manager will be responsible for writing new HACCP plans, SOP’s for production and assisting with tasks related to auditing as directed by leadership.Qualifications

• 5 years, experience in leading Food Safety & QC Teams in food manufacturing
• 3 years, experience as a decision maker responsible for interactions with customers, suppliers, regulators, and production leadership
• BS in Chemistry, Biology, Food Safety, Food Science, or related, required
• MS in Food Science or related, desirable
• HAACP certification, required
• SQF certification knowledge, required
• Solid understanding of seafood or meat industry, strongly preferred
• Solid understanding of government regulations and labeling requirements, preferred
• Production, manufacturing process flows, and lean manufacturing experience, preferred
• Experience in large and small company settings; experience and understanding of smaller company growth opportunities and expectations.
• Experience and demonstrated ability to effectively manage Food Safety and Quality systems across departments and multiple locations.
• Strong project management and organizational skills; able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects on time
• Exceptional interpersonal skills : able to navigate organizations to build relationships and garner support
• Able to provide leadership and resolve employee problems, complaints, and grievances
• Able to provide support and training to department managers to achieve goals
• Drive an environment that drives performance and a safe workplace
• Drive an environment of teamwork and open communicationADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Must be able to lift 30-50 pounds
• Work up to a 10-hour workday : standing / walking most of the day
• Hand use : single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
• Work requires the following motions : bending, twisting, squatting and reaching
• Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
• Exposure to temperatures :
• Ability to work in wet and dry conditions
• Ability to work Monday-Friday, weekends when needed
• Ability to use tools and equipment, including knives ResponsibilitiesMaintain all Food Safety and Quality Assurance programs and certificationsManage, lead, and develop the Quality Control team to follow company QC and HACCP plansEnsure production facility adheres to regulatory, Food Safety, and company standardsPerform internal audits to ensure production plant is adhering to the Food Safety systemsEnsure Food Safety and Quality policies and procedures are maintained, understood, and followed by all employeesManage all internal documentation within the facilityVerify daily QC and QA recordsMaintain product specifications and ensure compliance within the facilityManage and develop company SOP’s and HACCP plans, as requiredAssist leadership in the development and implementation of new procedures and policies to increase business effectiveness and efficiencies, as directedContribute to the development of new products and processes with a focus on food safety and quality control, as directedPerform customer return audits and assist with root cause analysis and corrective actionPlan, prepare and participate in all audits including : organic, kosher, customer, FDA, internal and 3rd partySustain and improve ratings on annual certificationsPerforms other related duties as assigned