Quality Manager – Food Job Description

Quality Manager – Food Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Quality Manager – Food to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Work with 3rd-party retailers, & co-packers to produce their product in our facility ;
  • Generate & finalize all nutritional, and labeling information ;
  • Work with auditors that represent 3rd-party, USDA, Kosher, Organic & Orange County Wastewater District ;
  • Interact with production, purchasing, warehouse & maintenance to bring a new concept from idea to finished goods ;
  • Responsible for SQF certification process and achievement of SQF certification ;
  • Oversee and manage the quality, sanitation and housekeeping departments , approximately 14 staff and 3 direct reports ;
  • Function as the Preventative Controls Qualified Individual in maintaining and improving the Food Safety Plans & programs ;
  • Work with management staff and sales on new concepts ;
  • Other duties as assigned;
  • Uphold consumer and employee safety, while maintaining brand integrity ;
  • Maintain and enforce Food Safety Plans and allergen program ;
  • Maintain food safety status though audit programs, such as Silliker, SQF, Organic, Kosher & FDA ;
  • Responsible for developing & engaging the team and promoting new recruitment ;
  • Working with maintenance to improve sanitary design of processing equipment .

Requirements:

  • Risk Assessment & Process Change Control;
  • Spanish speaking a plus;
  • Must be able to work on several projects at a time, to meet the needs of a rapidly changing environment;
  • SQF Practitioner;
  • Detail oriented and organized; work on multiple projects concurrently, set priorities and follows through;
  • HACCP C ertified;
  • PCQI;
  • Work autonomously with little supervision;
  • Internal, 2 nd & 3 rd party audits;
  • FDA Compliance;
  • Bachelor’s Degree required in biology, chemistry, microbiology or food technology preferred;
  • Statistical Process Control & Process Improvemen t;
  • Knowledge of laboratory instrument maintenance and calibration ;
  • Global food safety experience a plus;
  • Minimum of 8 years in a Supervisory role.