JOB TITLE:                               Food Safety Quality Assurance Manager (FSQA)

LOCATION:                             South Central Minnesota area  (near the Iowa border)

COMPENSATION:                   Commensurate with experience

RELOCATION ELIGIBLE:          Yes

JOB CODE:                              TD507QAM

Summary

Our client is a food manufacturer. For over 50 years they have been helping build some of America’s top frozen food brands. As a leader in the innovation of entrees, soups, sides, and dips; we offer creative solutions that will impact your brand. We are proud of our efficiency with product development, commercialization, integrated sourcing, top quality standards, and industry-leading technology.

This position plans, coordinates, and directs SQF and quality assurance programs designed to ensure continuous production of products compliant with all regulatory food safety and customer standards. The QA Manager leads the QA function which includes HACCP, SQF, lab personnel, production Quality Techs and Receiving inspection. The position has 6 direct reports and approximately 20 total reports.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

·         Writes, audits, and manages quality and food safety programs

·         Develops and analyzes statistical data and product specifications to determine present standards and established proposed quality and reliability expectancy of finished product.

·         Formulates and maintains quality assurance objectives complementary to corporate policies.

·         Writes, audits, and manages HACCP and SSOP programs.

·         Participates in oversight of the SQF program. Oversees facility compliance with customer quality programs. Assists in third party and customer audits.

·         Creates and implements inspection criteria and procedures for Quality Assurance Technicians.

·         Performs checks on the following: scales (daily), production lines’ setup, line QA’s operation, ingredients, product codes, accuracy of batch sheets (daily), and inventory of controlled substances.

·         Provides inspection activity for product throughout the production cycle.

·         Directs workers engaged in inspection and testing activities to ensure continuous control over materials, facilities, and products.

·         Trains and orients employees on food safety.

·         Works closely with USDA Inspector and other members of management.

·         Investigates and responds to customer complaints regarding quality.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Manages supervisors in the Quality Assurance Department. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.

Education and/or Experience

College degree in related field; five years’ experience in food plant QA department in similar capacity; must have working knowledge of SQF and HACCP.

Language Skills

Must be able to communicate effectively with plant management, direct reports, customers, USDA and other government officials, and production employees. Must have the ability to answer questions and respond in a professional and competent manner.

Physical Demands

Repeated walking, standing, and bending. While in Production, light lifting and periods of working in cold temperatures.

Work Environment

Part of the time in an office environment and the balance on the production floor.

We offer a competitive base salary, annual bonus, generous PTO, Medical and Dental Insurance plans, 401K, and relocation assistance for the successful candidate. You must currently live and work inside the USA in order to be qualified for this job. US Citizens or US Permanent Residents preferred.  Sponsorship is NOT being offered for this role. 

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