Quality Assurance Manager

Job Title: Quality Assurance Manager

Location: Cleveland, OH

Job Type: Full time (Direct hire)

Job Description:

The Quality Assurance Manager will develop and lead quality assurance initiatives and processes that enhance the production of high-quality products while assuring compliance with company policies, food safety standards, third party regulations, and government regulations. Additionally, the QA Manager will:

YOUR IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Baking Science or Cereal Chemistry.
• Minimum 5 years quality assurance experience, with 3 years of supervisory experience.
• HACCP certification from a nationally recognized organization.
• Working knowledge of regulations and guidelines imposed by state and federal agencies and authorities.

• Act as the SQF Practitioner overseeing the development, implementation, review and maintenance of the SQF system.
• Lead SQF audit, submit NCR responses as needed.
• Conduct management review meetings per schedule.
• Attend monthly supervisor meeting to review
• Lead Food Safety Audit team according to the team schedule.
• Lead internal audits.
• Serve as the on-site liaison with USDA, FDA and other regulatory officials, compliance auditors and other external personnel.
• Manage pest control program, personnel and associated documentation.
• Manage employee uniform rental program.
• Manage Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) assessments and reassessments.
• Lead the HACCP team.
• Manage daily pre-operational, operational and mid-shift inspections.
• Assure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP’s)
• Maintain document control listing.
• Assists HR Manager to determine employee training needs.
• Manage employee food safety training requirements, leads annual employee refresher training.
• Manage laboratory infrastructure including analytical methods and calibration programs.
• Oversee Product Quality utilizing key product / process attributes, sensory and quality metrics.
• Work with R&D to revise product specifications based on capability assessment.
• Manage the Quality Assurance Department, attend management staff meetings.
• 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.
• Assist R & D in all product testing including sensory and shelf life.
• Manage Recall program and schedule and lead product trace exercises.
• Manage the QA department and sanitation budget.
• Assist in addressing and providing resolution to customer and vendor complaints.
• Develop and maintain Quality Manual.
• Maintain customer document sites: ICIX, Repositrak, SpecConnect as needed.
• Follow all good housekeeping measures, Safety, GMP’s and Food Safety Policies.

KEY PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Excellent knowledge and application of food manufacturing policies and procedures, in compliance with FDA and USDA regulations and standards.
• Strong problem analysis and root cause problem solving skills.
• Ability to demonstrate a high attention to detail and good follow-up skills.
• Ability to organize work, engage in a variety of tasks simultaneously and consistently meet deadlines.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents such as chemical labels, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• High degree of initiative and independent judgment.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Must be self-motivated, proactive and solution focused.
• Ability to tactfully and effectively deal with the public and staff in a personable and professional manner.
• Maintain a high level of energy and a consistent positive attitude.
• Must be committed to working safely at all times.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,248.00 - $80,766.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Quality assurance: 5 years (Required)
• FDA regulations: 5 years (Required)
• Food industry: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• HACCP Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,248 - $80,766