Our client is a rapidly growing global food manufacturer of RTE Foods, soups, salads, sandwiches, etc.With plants in the US, they are looking to hire an experiencedQuality Assurance Managerfor their plant in Boston, MA. The QA Manager will provide leadership for the plant by establishing a safety & quality strategy, developing/strengthening our internal safety & quality culture, and driving continuous improvement of existing QA/Safety programs to meet the company standards. This position works closely with operations, maintenance, R&D, plant leadership and upper management in achieving goals, objectives and manages the facility team members, Quality Management system and programs, sanitation, and product specifications.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and manage all aspects of theQuality AssuranceandFood Safetyprograms across the facility by monitoring the efficiency of the quality system and holding internal audits, organizing data and issuing facility performance reports.
- Maintain and continuously improve the company?sSQF certificationand ensure compliance with all SQF Code requirements by documentation of changes/preventive controls required to meet theFood Safety Modernization Act(FSMA).
- Develop, implement, and monitorGMPs, HACCP, and other food safety and quality control systems.
- Provide the necessary safety and quality training, tools, and techniques when changes are made to programs and procedures, hold refresher trainings when a corrective action is identified, enable others to effectively achieve QA/Safety goals/objectives and keep employees safe while delivering wholesome, quality products that are safe for consumption.
- Coordinate internal and external audits, including regulatory(FDA)and third-party inspections.
- Investigate all near miss findings and customer/consumer complaints in a timely manner by conducting root cause analysis and implementing/documenting appropriate corrective/preventive actions.
- Oversee and provide training and documentation, includingSOPs,quality control records, and preventive control plans to promote a culture of continuous improvement and food safety
- Support sales and regulatory compliance teams by updating product specifications and quality parameters into a product management system. Manage producttraceability and recall programs,ensuring rapid and effective responses when needed.
- Monitor raw materials, in-process, and finished products to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Stay current on industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in food safety as you will be responsible for ensuring the facility maintains SQF certification (achieving scores necessary to meet customer requirements) and meets all regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate and meet with all departments to ensure quality objectives are met.
REQUIREMENTS
- Must have a minimum5 years of experiencein quality assurance management in thefood manufacturing industry.
- Must have a Bachelor Degree. Bachelor?s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Quality Assurance, or a related field preferred.
- Must have aSQF Practitioner Certification; experience leading SQF audits strongly preferred.
- Must be experienced working with HACCP(Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) Certification required.
- USDA Experience preferred
- Must have knowledge ofFDA regulations,GMPs,HACCP, and food safety systems.
- Must have strong leadership and people management skills.
- Must have excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Prefer candidate is proficient in MS Office and QA management software.
- Must have experience in allergen control, sanitation programs, and supplier quality management.
- Must live within commuting distance to Boston or be willing to relocate to the greater Boston area.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
If interested please email your full resume to rob foodemployment.com