What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Manager – Food Safety position at Elgen Staffing?
Our client, a nationwide provider of high-quality food products has an immediate opening for a Quality Assurance Manager – Food Safety, to join their winning team in Collingswood. Our candidate of choice 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. KEY REQUIREMENTS : Track and trend all FSQ issues identified through various channels, including audits, operations feedback, and / or customer support reportingDetermine and implement corrective actions and preventative measures to address program deviations, audit findings, customer feedback and / or unforeseen eventsManage product specifications and use internal resources to continually improve process and information accessibilityParticipating as subject matter expert in New Product Development and Launch processDevelop, Implement, and Maintain Product and Supplier information systemsSchedule finished product audits at third party lab, evaluate audit data, and communicate findings with Sales, Procurement and SuppliersMaintain the required facility and product approval documentation for all current and new suppliersCoordinate closely with third-party auditors to schedule and attend audits of supplier facilitiesDevelop, conduct and oversee production facility food safety and quality auditsPresent audit findings and corrective actions to Senior managementTrain production facility staff to assess product quality and safety during packingParticipate in and learn from mock recallsEnsure effective employee orientation (GMPs, HACCP and general policies and expectations)All other tasks as assigned KEY QUALIFICATIONS : High School graduate or GED requiredBachelor’s degree in food science preferredSQF certified practitioner required5 years' experience in meat and / or poultry processing3 years' experience in Quality Assurance ManagementHACCP certification required, working experience with red meat, pork, and / or poultryProficiency in developing Food Safety and Quality programsExperience writing and interpreting red meat specifications required; beef, pork, poultry and lamb specifications preferredExperience conducting and interpreting product quality auditsExperience conducting and interpreting third-party facility auditsDeep working knowledge of product lotting, identity preservation and traceabilityProficiency in product and process data managementProficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint Please apply today for immediate consideration! Elgen Staffing is the fastest growing staffing agency in New Jersey. With a deep understanding of today's hiring trends and technologies we have the ability to leverage the most effective recruiting methods to find the best candidates across numerous markets and industries and place them into the appropriate position successfully. Please allow us to help you find your dream job today!
