BS/MS in Food Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or related field.
4-6 years (BS) or 2-4 years (MS/PhD) in food manufacturing industry.
Minimum 2 years in FSQA and cross-functional leadership roles.
Experience in agile work environments for at least 2 years.
Knowledge of GFSI certification standards (SQF, BRC, ISO 22000) required.
Proven track record of leading technical teams in project completion.
Experience in USDA-regulated and sous vide food manufacturing is a plus.
Responsibilities
Assist R&D in documentation and compliance for product development.
Ensure Cuisine products adhere to FSQA standards during development.
Act as QA representative in R&D team meetings.
Lead biweekly Corporate QA and R&D cross-functional meetings.
Manage QA and R&D interactions during product development.
Oversee FSQA deliverables for R&D projects.
Communicate FSQA project statuses to R&D and FSQA teams.
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
Engagement with cross-functional teams and leadership roles.
Potential for professional development in QA and project management.
Access to the latest trends in food science and manufacturing.
Full Job Description
TITLE: Product QA Manager
POSITION CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
DEPARTMENT: FSQA
REPORTS TO: Global Director
BACKGROUND:
Education and Work Background
BS in Food Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology or other related technical field with 4-6 years of experience in the food manufacturing industry OR
Graduate degree (MS or PhD) in Food Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology or other related technical field with 2-4 years of experience in the food manufacturing industry
Must have had at least 2 years of FSQA and cross-functional leadership positions
Must have documented experience in working for at least 2 years in an agile work environment
Skills and Experience
Working knowledge of GFSI certification standards such as SQF, BRC, ISO 22000, etc.
Should have working knowledge an agile product development process vs linear like Stage Gate or Waterfall
Should have a successful track record or leading cross-functional technical teams towards the accomplishment of work goals
QA experience in support of product development and commercialization processes is desirable
Experience in a USDA-regulated monitored work environment and sous vide food manufacturing industry a plus
Continuous Improvement and Project Management certification and/or experience preferred but not mandatory
Should be able to effectively work cross-functionally in a fast-paced work environment
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Product Development QA
Assist R&D/Innovation in developing their process flows, documentation and other compliance standards for product development and commercialization.
Assures that new or improved Cuisine products follow all FSQA and R&D/Innovation standards during the development process.
QA representative on R&D/Innovation team meetings and development discussions.
Lead and accountable for the timely results of the biweekly Corporate QA and R&D/Innovation cross-functional meetings
Manages the interface between QA and R&D/Innovation during product development and product improvement activities.
QA Project Manager is responsible for ensuring that department functional teams deliver all FSQA requirements to each R&D and Innovations project in a timely manner.
Ensures that FSQA has the correct R&D/Innovation information needed to support the business effectively on product development and improvement projects
Routinely communicate to R&D/Innovation the status of FSQA development deliverables.
Routinely communicate to FSQA team members the project status.
Clearance and Post-Launch Conformity Control Processes
Develop standards, assure Continuous Improvements via PDCA, and maintain compliance around the Product Clearance and Post-Launch Conformity Control Processes (PLCC) or equivalent like QCF299s for new products
Manage the interface between FSQA and other Cuisine departments in the fulfillment of all Clearance requirements leading up to and during the Commercialization runs, including First Batch Requests, to assure a timely and compliant market release.
Support R&D/Innovation and other FSQA functional teams to define and verify product specifications through the Clearance and PLCC processes, respectively, using valid statistical approaches.
QA Project Management
Team member on Commercial/Sales and other strategic business projects that require FSQA input (e.g., actions, advice, regulations, etc.). This membership must be defined in consultation with the FSQA Corporate Management as other functional teams like Process, Compliance, or Commercial QA can also perform Project Manager responsibilities.
Assure that all departments comply with FSQA standards in the execution of the project.
Ensures that department functional teams deliver all FSQA requirements to each strategic business project in a timely manner
Routinely communicate to Project team the status of FSQA project deliverables.
Routinely communicate to FSQA team members the project status.
