What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Manager & SQF Practitioner position at FINITETEK INC?
Develop and lead Quality Assurance programs and activities that will improve the production of products. Assure compliance with company policies, food safety standards, third party regulations and government regulations
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
1. SQF Practitioner overseeing the development, implementation, review and maintenance of the SQF system.
2. Lead SQF audit, submit NCR responses as needed.
3. Conducts management review meetings per schedule.
4. Attends monthly supervisor meeting to review
5. Lead Food Safety Audit team per schedule.
6. Lead internal audits.
7. Serve as the on-site liaison with USDA, FDA and other regulatory officials, compliance auditors and other external personnel.
8. Manage pest control program, personnel and associated documentation.
9. Manage employee uniform rental program.
10. Manage Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) assessments and reassessments. HACCP team member.
11. Manage daily pre-operational, operational and mid-shift inspections.
12. Assure compliance to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP’s)
13. Maintain document control listing.
14. Assists HR Manager to determine employee training needs.
15. Manage employee food safety training requirements, leads annual employee refresher training.
16. Manage laboratory infrastructure including analytical methods and calibration programs.
17. Oversees Product Quality utilizing key product / process attributes, sensory and quality metrics. Work with
R & D to revise product specifications based on capability assessment.
18. Manage the Quality Assurance Department, attend management staff meetings.
19. Manage department budget planning to include QA, Sanitation and all responsible expenses. Develop annual department strategic goals and objectives and establish measurements to determine outcomes and results.
20. Assist R & D in all product testing including sensory and shelf life.
21. Manage Recall program. Schedule and lead product trace exercises.
22. Manages the QA and sanitation budget.
23. Assist in addressing and providing resolution to customer and vendor complaints.
24. Develop and maintain Quality Manual.
25. Maintain customer document sites: ICIX, Repositrak, SpecConnect as needed.
26. Follows all good housekeeping measures, Safety, GMP’s and Food Safety Policies.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training and/or Experience
1. Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Baking Science or Cereal Chemistry.
2. Minimum 5 - 7 years QA experience.
3. Minimum 3 year’s supervisory experience.
4. HACCP certification from a nationally recognized organization
5. Working knowledge of regulations and guidelines imposed by state and federal agencies and authorities required.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics
1. Strong problem analysis and root cause problem solving skills.
2. Excellent knowledge and application of food manufacturing policies and procedures, in compliance with FDA and USDA regulations and standards.
3. Ability to demonstrate a high attention to detail and good follow-up skills.
4. Ability to organize work, engage in a variety of tasks simultaneously and consistently meet deadlines.
5. Ability to read and interpret technical documents such as chemical labels, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
6. High degree of initiative and independent judgment.
7. Effective oral and written communication skills.
8. Must be self-motivated, proactive and solution focused.
9. Ability to tactfully and effectively deal with public and staff in a personable and professional manner.
10. Maintains a high level of energy and a consistent positive attitude.
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations
