Food Manufacturing Quality Assurance Manager
Food Manufacturing Quality Assurance Manager Sakuma Brosis part of the family-owned farming and processing operation spanning four generations with over 85 years of experience in the small fruit industryHome based in Burlington, WA, the company is located in the premier berry growing area of the Pacific Northwest.
We are seeking a full time Quality Assurance Manager to join our team!Are you looking for a career?Do you like to learn new things?WE WILL TRAIN! Salary range for this position:
$75,000 - $100,000.
Benefits:
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance and 80 hours of vacation for the first year, increasing vacation based on years of service.
401k with company match eligible after 1 year of service.
Position may be eligible for annual discretionary bonus program.
SUMMARYThe SQF and Quality Manager is responsible for ensuring implementation, and compliance of all applicable food safety and quality programs to ensure the quality, safety, and regulatory compliance of the operation.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
SQF/ Audit/ Compliance ResponsibilitiesEnsure that Sakuma BrosProcessing, Inccomplies with applicable food safety, and regulatory requirements under local, state, and federal law.
Develop, implement, and maintain the Company's SQF program ensuring the Company maintains its systems and program to meet continuous audit criteria.
Facilitate preparation and completion of applicable internal, customer, regulatory and third-party audits, and inspections.
Develop and validate training programs relating to Third-Party GFSI requirements, sanitation, microbiology, pest control, allergens, HACCP, GMP's, and internal SOP's.
Support operations and quality personnel in the application and compliance monitoring of SQF, environmental, health, safety, and quality requirements.
Identify conditions and practices that could lead to food safety non-compliance, poor product quality, worker injury, or business interruption.
Ensure food safety and quality records are controlled, accurate, complete, and current.
Quality ResponsibilitiesEnsure the quality and safety of all products and materials used in production.
Verifies product meets Customer and regulatory product specifications.
Interact regularly with customers, regulatory agencies, auditors, and industry groups.
Responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the Company's environmental monitoring and finished product microbiological testing programs.
Manage food safety and quality incidents, complaints and non-conformances while working closely with all departments cross-functionally to collaboratively identify, root-cause and solve quality opportunities and aid in developing processes to prevent recurrence.
Ensure proper management of held product, storage condition, and quality of labeling, packaging, and shipping operations.
Responsible for site product release and approval of all finished product producing timely Certificates of Analysis.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSBachelor's degree in food science, animal science, biology, business administration, or similar field, or demonstrated equivalent experience.
3-5 years' experience in a managerial role.
Relevant, in-depth knowledge of third-party GFSI criteria, HACCP, GMP's, microbiology, and food processing practices.
Successful experience completing GFSI, organic, Kosher, and internal audits.
Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends dependent on production schedules.
Strong proficiency using the Microsoft Suite.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
Strong customer service skills.
Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSWork is performed in a food processing plant with a high noise level, storage coolers/facilities and in an office environmentPosition requires working around processing plant equipment and machineryMust be physically capable of working long hours (seasonally)Must be able to lift, push, and pull weights of up to 35 lbs.
Recommended Skills Allergens Analytical Biology Business Administration Customer Service Food Safety Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
We are seeking a full time Quality Assurance Manager to join our team!Are you looking for a career?Do you like to learn new things?WE WILL TRAIN! Salary range for this position:
$75,000 - $100,000.
Benefits:
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance and 80 hours of vacation for the first year, increasing vacation based on years of service.
401k with company match eligible after 1 year of service.
Position may be eligible for annual discretionary bonus program.
SUMMARYThe SQF and Quality Manager is responsible for ensuring implementation, and compliance of all applicable food safety and quality programs to ensure the quality, safety, and regulatory compliance of the operation.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
SQF/ Audit/ Compliance ResponsibilitiesEnsure that Sakuma BrosProcessing, Inccomplies with applicable food safety, and regulatory requirements under local, state, and federal law.
Develop, implement, and maintain the Company's SQF program ensuring the Company maintains its systems and program to meet continuous audit criteria.
Facilitate preparation and completion of applicable internal, customer, regulatory and third-party audits, and inspections.
Develop and validate training programs relating to Third-Party GFSI requirements, sanitation, microbiology, pest control, allergens, HACCP, GMP's, and internal SOP's.
Support operations and quality personnel in the application and compliance monitoring of SQF, environmental, health, safety, and quality requirements.
Identify conditions and practices that could lead to food safety non-compliance, poor product quality, worker injury, or business interruption.
Ensure food safety and quality records are controlled, accurate, complete, and current.
Quality ResponsibilitiesEnsure the quality and safety of all products and materials used in production.
Verifies product meets Customer and regulatory product specifications.
Interact regularly with customers, regulatory agencies, auditors, and industry groups.
Responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the Company's environmental monitoring and finished product microbiological testing programs.
Manage food safety and quality incidents, complaints and non-conformances while working closely with all departments cross-functionally to collaboratively identify, root-cause and solve quality opportunities and aid in developing processes to prevent recurrence.
Ensure proper management of held product, storage condition, and quality of labeling, packaging, and shipping operations.
Responsible for site product release and approval of all finished product producing timely Certificates of Analysis.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSBachelor's degree in food science, animal science, biology, business administration, or similar field, or demonstrated equivalent experience.
3-5 years' experience in a managerial role.
Relevant, in-depth knowledge of third-party GFSI criteria, HACCP, GMP's, microbiology, and food processing practices.
Successful experience completing GFSI, organic, Kosher, and internal audits.
Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends dependent on production schedules.
Strong proficiency using the Microsoft Suite.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
Strong customer service skills.
Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSWork is performed in a food processing plant with a high noise level, storage coolers/facilities and in an office environmentPosition requires working around processing plant equipment and machineryMust be physically capable of working long hours (seasonally)Must be able to lift, push, and pull weights of up to 35 lbs.
Recommended Skills Allergens Analytical Biology Business Administration Customer Service Food Safety Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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