Sr. Fsqa Manager Job at Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. (Oakland)

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

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