QA Director

DutiesDuties

• Must take appropriate action to maintain the integrity of the SQF System.
• Must communicate to relevant personnel all information essential to ensure the effective implementation and maintenance of the SQF System.
• Must work as the leader in bringing information on new government regulations, new customers’ requirements and new regulatory standards to be developed and implemented by the team.
• Must enforce the USDA regulations and requirements from other countries when product is exported.
• Must keep up to date and function the HACCP-SQF system and prerequisite programs.
• Coordinate all audits internal, 3rd Party, 2nd Party, customer and audits of the facility performed by other countries or by customers.
• Mock Recall/Food Defense/Traceback Coordinator.
• Responsible for label and nutritional information for all new products.
• Oversees contracted sanitation.
• Oversee food safety and quality related training for all employee’s hygiene (new employees, annual and reinforcement).
• Manage customer complaints relating to food safety and quality.
• Do verifications for HACCP-SQF system (on site verification, records verification, recurrence evaluation).
• Make corrections on HACCP-SQF system and emit corrective action report following various audits.
• When regulations change, be sure all corrections are done for all control and verification affected by changes.
• Annually, verify and update all programs of HACCP-SQF system.
• Make microbiological analysis on product to determine shelf life and prepare report on findings.
• Be sure products label conform to regulatory requirements.
• Ensure that the company manufactures product that is safe and adheres to quality specifications and food safety set by the company, customers and regulatory bodies
• SQF Practitioner.
• Other related duties.

Qualifications

• Leadership skills and ability to manage staff.
• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrate leadership experience with a high-functioning, fast-paced team.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work quickly while maintaining a high priority to the safety of our workforce.
• Implementation and maintenance of HACCP based food safety plans and food quality plans.
• Understanding of SQF and the requirements of maintaining the SQF system.

Education / Training

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or a related field.
• HACCP Certification.
• Formal training in Internal Auditing
• Certified SQF Practitioner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Datahex systems.

Related Experience/Requirements

• Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive quality assurance experience in the food manufacturing industry, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP principles, regulatory requirements USDA, and applicable state and federal food safety regulations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.

Physical RequirementsMust be able to perform the following physical activities: Job requires workers to: stand, walk, step, climb, balance, squat, kneel, bend and work in a cold refrigerated environment

Full time: $130,000-$140,000

***EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***

Excellent BenefitsCompetitive Wages
401k with Employer Match
Medical Coverage & Prescription Plan
Dental Plan
Life Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay
Tuition Reimbursement