Job description:

Growing San Diego Food Company is looking for a FSQA Manager will have a solid vision and strong will to manage the QA department, its programs and activities that will ensure compliance with company policies. Will manage food safety standards, USDA, FDA, regulations and will integrate food safety, quality assurance and quality control into all functions and people across the plant.

Essential Job Duties:

Manage and sustain all SQF required programs

Lead efforts to achieve >90% SQF scores

Review, update and create HACCP plans to keep up with business needs

Organize, maintain library, and file all QA documents/programs to easily present or compile information as needed

Monitor product manufacturing in a way that result in company compliance with regulatory SSOP, GMP, HACCP, and SQF standards for third party audits and customer requirements.

Establish manufacturing specifications, standards, protocols and procedures for quality control and new product development.

Develop and execute training programs that support the Companys objectives with regards to quality and food safety plantwide.

Support sales with compliance in label submittal for new products

Create, update, manage product specifications, and maintain files organized

Keep up with plant certifications, Kosher, Halal, Organic, GMO, GF, USDA, FDA, and specific customer audits.

Manage 3rd shift sanitation crew to ensure compliance with equipment and building sanitation

Coach and develop subordinates, provide training, certifications, and other growth opportunities

Apply timely discipline, hire and terminate employees as needed

Make sure all swab testing, pH, sodium, etc. are consistent with plant process needs

Education and Experience:

Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science, Microbiology, food process engineering, or similar discipline

Solid track record of successful implementation, and compliance of food manufacturing policies and procedures, (GMPs, SSOPs, HACCP, SQF, all prerequisites)

Strong Microsoft Office and other systems knowledge

10-15 years as QA Manager in the food industry with minimum 5 years in a USDA environment

Must be SQF Practitioner, and have HACCP certification

Other Capabilities / Physical requirements:

Self-starter and takes initiative.

Professional, dependable, flexible and takes ownership

Demonstrate integrity with honest ethical actions

Ability to work in a cold environment / meat processing

Multitask, well organized, and results oriented

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science, Microbiology, food process engineering, or similar discipline

Solid track record of successful implementation, and compliance of food manufacturing policies and procedures, (GMPs, SSOPs, HACCP, SQF, all prerequisites)

Strong Microsoft Office and other systems knowledge

7-20 years as QA Manager in the food industry

Must be SQF Practitioner, and have HACCP certification

Other Capabilities / Physical requirements:

Self-starter and takes initiative.

Professional, dependable, flexible and takes ownership

Demonstrate integrity with honest ethical actions

Ability to work in a cold environment / meat processing

Multitask, well organized, and results oriented

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

smaller company with a lot of upside

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : $ 110000

Salary Max : $ 135000

Currency Type : USD