Fsqa Manager

• Fully implement and manage all AFNA FSQA and Sanitation policies and procedures
• Develop, test, implement and manage quality operational procedures, practices, requirements and standards
• Manage the monthly facility assessment process
• Provides the audit response and feedback for all third party and regulatory audits
• Implement programs to monitor and assist in response to customer complaints and potential food borne illnesses
• Development of crisis plans and the communication of FSQA/Sanitation responses and plans to local management
• Develop new plant Procedures as needed to facilitate implementation of the Corporate FSQA (SQF) policies and procedures
• Responsible for AFNA finished product micro testing procedures and results
• Ensure that all environmental monitoring procedures, particularly the positive swab investigation process, are fully implemented
• Responsible for implementing all test procedures identified in the FSQA manual
• Responsible for holding product that is out of specification and releasing product for sale
• Create, Maintain, Verify and Validate of HACCP, SOP, SSOPs, Cleaning Procedures and pre-requisite programs
• Ensure reporting is properly conducted in a timely manner
• Act as primary facility representative for all regulatory contacts and communications within the facility
• Ensure all equipment responsible for food safety, quality and sanitation is functioning properly at pre-op and during production
• Maintain FSQA and Sanitation budgets
• Ensure that staff are well trained in all policies and procedures for their position
• Develop, implement and manage new and on-going quality assurance and food safety training programs at the facility
• Lead the development of salaried and non-salaried Quality Assurance and Sanitation personnel
• Ensure proper GMP training for the entire facility
• Work with R&D and the Product Introduction Manager for all new product start-ups and co-develop appropriate quality testing parameters
• Ensure all new products, procedures, equipment and/or supplies meet appropriate food safety and quality criteria
• Support installation of new capital equipment and processes to meet food safety and quality expectations
• Ensure all suppliers enforce the AFNA standards for product quality & food safety
• Be available to audit local suppliers when necessary

• BS degree in Food Science, Meat Science, Microbiology, Biology or equivalent
• 5+ years Quality Control/Quality Assurance experience in USDA food manufacturing environment with at least half of the exp in frozen foods
• Experience in sanitation team leadership
• Practical experience with managing complex, cross-functional projects specifically in Frozen Foods Industry is preferred
• Must have strong Leadership skills
• Must have good Judgment/Decision Making skills
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage salaried and non-salaried employees
• Must have well developed written and verbal skills, organizational and time-management skills, an outgoing personality, an ability to work in a team environment, and an ability to work under pressure
• Willingness to travel to other facilities

ASQC, SQF, GFSI, HACCP, PCQI, Auditing or other professional manufacturing certifications are helpful