Quality Assurance Manager

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

%AA; Interface with all departments responsible to assure that products, plant operations and facility are

in compliance with FWF, consumers, customers, and regulatory agencies standards.

%AA; Responsible for all segments of the QA functions

%AA; Lead, supervise, and fully execute all programs, procedures, practices, activities, etc.

%AA; Develops quality assurance plans by conducting hazard analyses, identifying critical control

points and preventive measures; establishing critical limits, monitoring procedures, corrective

actions, and verification procedures.

%AA; Develop and continuously improve plant procedures ensuring conformance to specifications for

incoming materials and finished products.

%AA; Develops and initiates standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation.

%AA; Recommend and implement corrective and preventive measures to improve plant sanitation,

employee hygienic practices, and product safety and quality standards.

%AA; Maintain and improve quality control procedures.

%AA; Lead and supervise undertaking of pre-operational plant inspection and others checks to ensure

food safety.

%AA; Provide communication regarding food safety and quality related issues to management.

%AA; Lead the Pest Control Company for pest and rodent control service.

%AA; Participate in 3rd party audits and provide documented corrective actions and results.

%AA; Review and supervise the execution of QC Inspectors and other staff.

%AA; Provide training and support to QA team

%AA; Improve reliability of new product development process.

%AA; Actively participate in production meetings with manufacturing team,

%AA; Review current standards and policies

%AA; Other duties and tasks as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

%AA; Proven experience as a quality assurance manager or relevant role

%AA; College degree in Food Science, or related field.

%AA; Food Industry certifications

%AA; Able to develop protocols in English and Spanish

%AA; Ability to train personnel and to speak effectively before groups employees of organization.

%AA; Knowledge of food process, quality assurance activities and microbiology.

%AA; Basic computer knowledge (Microsoft Office applications) and computer-based applications.

%AA; Support, lead and conduct shelf-life testing for new and existing products

%AA; Good organizational, strong record keeping and people skills

%AA; Analytical logical thought process and meticulous attention to detail

In the absence of the QA manager; the substitute will be the President, Operations Manager, and/or QA Assistant/Technician.