Our client, a growing producer of humanely raised poultry with a commitment to farmer empowerment, is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead and direct all plant food safety functions.
As the QA Manager, you will ensure all products meet or exceed customer, regulatory and company requirements concerning food safety. The QA Manager will act as the liaison between the USDA and the company’s internal departments, such as Sales and Operations. Key responsibilities include managing financial budgets, overseeing QA personnel, conducting audits and addressing any deficiencies.
Responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day FSQA functions for the facility, including 1st and 2nd processing
- Implement robust quality control processes, conduct inspections, and drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Lead and manage a team of FSQA professionals by providing guidance, training, and mentoring to achieve departmental objectives
- Oversee staffing, manage overtime, and allocate budget resources effectively
- Conduct regular inspections and audits of production processes, raw materials, and finished products to identify and address quality issues or failures
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Operations, R&D, and Supply Chain, to resolve quality-related concerns and implement corrective actions
- Engage proactively with customer and consumer feedback, employing thorough root cause analysis and implementing impactful preventive measures
- Oversee data handling, intricate analysis, and comprehensive reporting processes
- Contribute to the development and execution of product food safety and quality programs to support the organization’s goals of operational excellence, customer satisfaction, financial performance, and market leadership
- Develop and maintain the Food Safety Plan
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Meat Science, Poultry Science or related field
- 4+ years of meat industry experience
- HACCP certification (preferred)