What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Manager position at Tamarack Foods?
Tamarack Foods is looking to hire a full-time Quality Assurance Manager. Would you like to work for a food manufacturing company with a great reputation and a family-like environment? Are you a self-starter who hates being chained to a desk all day? If so, please read on!
General Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
The incumbent is responsible for setting standards, understanding and monitoring the quality of production. Must have a thorough understanding of GMP's, HACCP, SQF systems, FSMA requirements for human food manufacturing, and USDA requirements for RTE products.
Specific Accountabilities:
- Assure that all appropriate processes and procedures are followed to assure the safety and quality of the finished product. Responsible for exercising and delegating authority to hold product and/or stop production in the event of a Food Safety, GMP, HACCP, Sanitation or product quality non-compliance. Acts as lead for all Preserved Identity Programs and audits.
- Direct subordinates in assuring the quality of finished product and adherence to the prescribed processes and procedures. This includes monitoring the quality of: incoming materials; the process for conversion of the materials, including adherence to formulations; the facility in which the conversion takes place; the supervision of the associates executing the conversion; and the quality of the finished product.
- Ensure product specifications, process sheets, SOP's, SSOP, HACCP plan, Preserved Identity Products such as Gluten Free, Hormone Free, Antibiotic Free, and USDA label approvals are followed.
- Assure that pest control and GMP audits are conducted in accordance with company standards.
- Monitor SSOP results to assure that cleaning and sanitation is executed in accordance with established pre-operational and operational guidelines and results are acceptable to USDA.
- Serve as resident subject matter expert on USDA, GMP, SQF systems, SSOP and HACCP requirements. Assure that all are implemented and in place and updated as needed.
- Serve as the primary contact for the Gluten Free Certification Organization (GFCO), maintains and improve the gluten free program.
- Work with Director of R&D and Technical Services and Regulatory Specialist (if needed) for new items and packaging/labels.
- Work with QA Director when changing and updating current SOPs, SSOP, HACCP, USDA and GMP policies and procedures.
- Ensure subordinates and associates in QA department are trained in appropriate standards for quality and adherence to GMP's.
- Conduct meetings with subordinates. Including any disciplinary actions, and/or coaching both verbally and written as needed.
- Review QA indicators are in compliance with company standards and monitor KPI's for continuous improvement.
- Scheduling for the quality team, including approving employee's timecards biweekly.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Background/Experience:
- Process Control Certified Individual (PCQI)
- SQF Practitioner (or ability to obtain certificate within 90 days)
- HACCP Certified for manufacturing
Desired Background/Experience:
Thorough knowledge of food processing GMP's, sanitation and statistical analysis required. Minimum 3 years food processing/manufacturing experience required, with at least 1 year of supervisory experience. Undergraduate degree in related degree preferred.
Benefits
Tamarack Foods offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible Savings Account
- Simple IRA savings plan with employer matching
- Vacation time
- Employee Assistance Program
Tamarack Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we seek to create an inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives.
About Tamarack Foods
Tamarack Foods is a Georgia foods manufacturing company based in Americus, Georgia.
The site and building have been fully renovated to produce battered and-fried protein products under the inspection of the USDA. Tamarack Foods is a family-owned business and is a sister company to B and D Foods in Boise, Idaho.
Our diverse employees are our foundation, so taking care of them is very important. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, profit sharing, a supportive environment, and, of course, free food!
