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Sr. Fsqa Manager

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Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.

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United States , Oakland

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Job Description:

Lead the manufacturing facility Food Safety & Quality Assurance department and carry out management responsibilities in accordance with Ajinomoto policies, procedures and applicable regulatory laws. Responsibilities include leading all regulatory compliance requirements; training and managing associates; establishing audit-ready procedures for the facility; record-keeping; laboratory management; maintaining quality, food safety and sanitation parameters of AWI products and facilities; and have an understanding of labeling, exports and RTE and NRTE food manufacturing and sanitation processes.

Job Responsibility:

  • Lead the manufacturing facility Food Safety & Quality Assurance department and carry out management responsibilities in accordance with Ajinomoto policies, procedures and applicable regulatory laws
  • Lead all regulatory compliance requirements
  • training and managing associates
  • establishing audit-ready procedures for the facility
  • record-keeping
  • laboratory management
  • maintaining quality, food safety and sanitation parameters of AWI products and facilities
  • have an understanding of labeling, exports and RTE and NRTE food manufacturing and sanitation processes
  • Fully implement and manage all AWI FSQA policies and procedures regarding food safety and quality
  • Develop, implement and manage new and on-going quality assurance and food safety training programs at the facility
  • Ensure all suppliers have and enforce the AWI standards for product quality & food safety
  • Develop, test, implement and manage quality operational procedures, practices, requirements and standards
  • Manage the monthly facility assessment process
  • represent facility during all third-party, customer and regulatory audits
  • Implement programs to monitor and assist in response to customer complaints, potential food borne illnesses
  • Knowledgeable of all purchased ingredients, their usage and ideal product conditions
  • Ensure all outgoing and received products & ingredients meet AWI specifications and quality parameters
  • Ensure that FIFO (First-In-First-Out) procedures are followed
  • Develop new plant Standard Operating procedures as needed
  • Collaborate with other facility departmental managers to ensure the training and enforcement of new procedures
  • Maintain quality check points to ensure compliance to quality & food safety standards
  • Knowledge of recall system, regulatory authority and crisis communications is required
  • Fully implement all microbiological testing procedures identified in the FSQA manual
  • Responsible for timeliness of environmental and finished product testing procedures and results
  • Maintain and update the HACCP, SSOP and pre-requisite programs
  • Maintain database of all allergens in facility
  • Act as primary facility representative for all regulatory contacts and communications within the facility
  • Ensure implementation of monitoring and verification programs to assure all AWI products are properly packaged, labeled and coded
  • Ensure proper authorization is obtained for all exports
  • Ensure all equipment, metal detectors, check weighers, etc., are functioning properly
  • Work with the R&D Department for all new product start-ups and co-develop appropriate quality testing parameters
  • Lead the development of salaried and non-salaried Quality Assurance personnel
  • Ensure proper GMP training for the entire facility
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • BS degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biology or equivalent is required
  • 10+ years Quality Control/Quality Assurance experience in USDA food manufacturing environment with at least half of the experience being in a supervisory capacity is required
  • Frozen food experience preferred, but not mandatory
  • Certifications through ASQC, SQF, GFSI and other professional quality associations are helpful
  • Budget/Cost Control – general understanding of QA/procurement budgeting and cost control functions
  • Presentation Skills – ability to make clear, concise and convincing business presentations
  • Analytical – ability to independently perform, mentor and manage others in conducting complex technical analysis of manufacturing data, statistical process control (SPC) and supplier performance
  • Leadership – ability to act as team leader for special task assignments
  • Mentoring – ability to mentor other QA team members in technical knowledge and QA management skills
  • Communication Skills – excellent verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing and presentation skills
  • Organizational Skills – excellent people and organizational skills
  • Judgment/Decision Making – ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and make appropriate business judgement
  • Computer Skills – working knowledge of Microsoft based software, including Excel, Word and Outlook
  • ability to elicit internal and external support
  • good interpersonal skills
  • ability to work under pressure and short time lines, prioritizing multiple projects with various simultaneous deadlines, as well as attention to detail with accuracy

Nice to have:

  • Frozen food experience
  • Certifications through ASQC, SQF, GFSI and other professional quality associations

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 16, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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