6+ years of experience in Quality Assurance and Food Safety manufacturing roles.
HACCP certification and Preventive Controls for Human Food (PCQI) certification required.
Strong understanding of FSMA and regulatory compliance standards.
Experience in prepared foods manufacturing is a plus.
B.S. degree in food technology, food science, or related field preferred.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and capable of learning new software quickly.
Strong communication and coaching skills, able to engage diverse teams.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute food safety and quality programs aligned with organizational goals.
Maintain and update the Food Safety Plan, identifying deficiencies and implementing strategies.
Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMPs, and other food safety standards as per USDA and FDA regulations.
Engage personnel across all areas of food safety and quality within the facility's process flow.
Manage the Allergen Preventive Controls Program, ensuring accurate labeling and prevention of cross-contact.
Oversee the written recall program and ensure traceability of raw materials and finished products.
Respond to customer safety and quality concerns promptly.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
Life and Disability Insurance.
Retirement Plan options.
Paid Time Off and Holiday Time Off.
Associate Shopping Program and Discount Marketplace.
Health and Wellness Programs.
Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance.
Commuter Benefits and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
Paid Parental Leave and Personal Leave.
Full Job Description
Salary: $95,000.00 - $100,000.00
Other Forms of Compensation: Comprehensive Benefits Package
Job Summary
Job Summary:
The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for development and maintenance of all QA programs, meeting USDA, FDA and customer requirements and ensuring the quality and safety of supplied goods. Must have strong knowledge in Preventive Controls for Human Food. A strong background in manufacturing, quality assurance and strong understand of FSMA is a must. Key Responsibilities:
Contributes to development and execution of product food safety and quality programs to support the organization's goals of operational excellence, customer/client satisfaction, financial performance, market leadership, and preferred employer.
Responsible for developing and on-going maintenance of the Food Safety Plan. Must be able to identify deficiencies and implement new strategies.
Ensures all HACCP, GMP's, sanitation preventive controls, supply chain preventive controls and all other prerequisite food safety standards are met according to USDA, FDA, FSIS, FSMA and corporate requirements.
Must have extensive knowledge of the facilities process flow and engage personnel in all areas of food safety and quality within the flow.
Manages Allergen Preventive Controls Program ensuring accurate allergen labeling on finished food products and prevention of allergen cross contact.
Manages the written recall program.
Ensures complete traceability of incoming raw materials and finished product while managing lot code tracking.
Ensures labeling programs is accurate in accordance with allergens, ingredients and nutritional information.
Oversees all food safety audits conducted by government and third party agencies.
Responds to customer safety and quality concerns as needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
At least 6 years of directly related experience required in Quality Assurance and Food Safety manufacturing role.
Experienced in prepared foods manufacturing a plus.
HACCP program development and FSMA is a must.
HACCP certification, Preventive Controls for Human Food (PCQI) and GFSI auditor certification a must.
Regulatory experience preferred, with a clear understanding of local health department regulations, standards, and inspection expectations.
Flexibility to travel to support other locations, including participation in regulatory inspections, audits, and operational support visits.
Experience with corrective action plans (CAPs) and complaint investigations, including documentation, root cause analysis, and follow-up.
Strong understanding of required third party audit and GFSI audit scheme programs and standards.
Working knowledge of food processing and distribution regulations, i.e. FDA and USDA/FSIS, and industry practice.
Experience developing and motivating personnel.
Track record of food safety/QA success in any of the following focus areas a plus: meat, poultry, seafood, processed foods, distribution, proprietary/private-label product development and/or monitoring.
B.S. degree in food technology, food science, or related curriculum and/or experience required.
Ability to function effectively within a fast-paced, diverse and evolving corporate culture is necessary.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn various software and web-enabled programs.
Must be a strong, persuasive communicator and coach, with the ability to relate to other professionals, peers, and field operators, both technical and non-technical.
Strong data management, reporting, and technical writing skills.
Apply to Flik today!
Flik is a member of Compass Group USA
Associates at Flik Hospitality are offered many fantastic benefits.
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/ AD
Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
Associate Shopping Program
Health and Wellness Programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Paid Parental Leave
Personal Leave
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
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