Quality Assurance Manager

Quality Assurance Manager

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:

This position is responsible for setting standards, understanding and monitoring the quality of production. Must have a thorough understanding of GMP's, HACCP, SQF systems, 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:

• 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!