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The Quality Assurance Manager is the scientific expert for both the supplier and customer community specializing in assuring Food Safety and Product Quality programs.
Job Responsibility:
Fully responsible for the management and administration of all quality programs in their assigned region
Work quickly and efficiently to resolve quality and safety related issues as reported by contracting, purchasing, suppliers and customers
Perform Food Safety audits utilizing expertise in GFSI audit requirements, HARPC/HACCP regulations, and Food Security measures
Partner with suppliers to develop new and emerging food safety technologies
Consult with vendors on proper facility construction, process flow, and microbiological testing
Conduct critical Supply Chain assessments on Avendra suppliers in the form of Meet the Truck Audits
Evaluate, consult and follow through on all critical observances in Third Party based audits
Analyze contracted products for adherence to product quality specifications
Work with various local, state, federal, and industry representatives to be apprised of all food safety regulations within your jurisdiction
Accomplish other objectives as specified by the Regional Director of Quality Assurance including program management, consulting, and marketing/communications
Perform all administrative tasks required of the position
Requirements:
Experience in quality assurance
BA/BS degree in Food Science, Culinary Arts, Restaurant Management, Food Microbiology, or related field
Comfort with work in an empowered independent atmosphere
Ability to make key decisions independently and communicate well both verbally and in writing
Thirty percent travel required
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a quality assurance discipline
PCQI and GFSI audit scheme certifications preferred
Bilingual Spanish is preferred
Nice to have:
Graduate work is preferred
PCQI and GFSI audit scheme certifications preferred
Bilingual Spanish is preferred
What we offer:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Work/life resources
Retirement savings plans like 401(k)
Paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage