What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Quality Assurance Manager position at Jones Networking?
Position Title: Food Quality Assurance Manager
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Industry: Food Manufacturing
Status: Full Time - Exempt
Reports to: Senior Quality Assurance Manager
Jones Networking is recruiting for a Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager with a premium food manufacturing company in San Antonio, TX. The Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) Manager aids in ensuring the production and distribution of products exceed all quality standards while adhering to company and regulatory standards. The FSQA Manager also supports the continuous quality improvement program which includes quality control and quality assurance. Our client offers the opportunity for a long term, rewarding career with competitive salary, excellent benefits, and growth potential. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance (medical/dental/vision), 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, flexible spending account, employee assistance program, free parking, corporate discounts and much more!
Quality Assurance Manager Position Summary:
-Participate in the preparation and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all tasks related to Food Quality and Food Safety.
-Identify the need for improvement of current programs and implement the necessary changes while communicating with QA and Production Management.
-Monitor food processing procedures by plant personnel to ensure regulatory compliance while producing premium fully-cooked products.
-Assist with food safety and quality audits performed by regulatory agencies (USDA, FDA, Health Department, Military Veterinary Command) and third party certifying auditing companies.
-Lead the implementation of the SQF Food Safety and Quality codes.
-Implement and maintain HACCP based food safety plans.
-Perform release inspections on incoming materials; in process and finished product to ensure that quality standards and process controls are being met.
-Participate in writing non-conformance investigations and implementing corrective action plans.
-Investigate customer complaints and internal non-conformities while working with all operations departments, determine root cause analysis, implement corrective action and follow up on the efficiency of the changes made.
-Ensure that the plant is operating in accordance with federal regulations, customer requirements and BRC standard.
-Prepare for and conduct customer and federal agency audits.
-Supervise, mentor and review the work of the QC / QA Staff.
Qualifications Summary:
-Bachelor Degree in Food Science and Technology, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
-SQF Practitioner Certificate preferred.
-Minimum three years experience managing Quality and Food Safety Operations in a USDA facility.
-Minimum two years experience supervising and leading QA / QC staff.
-Understanding of the SQF Standard and the requirements for implementing and maintaining an SQF System relevant to the supplier scope of certification.
www.jonesnet.com
Salary : $80,000 - $85,000
