We are seeking a highly motivated Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager to join our team. As a FSQA Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of food safety and quality. You will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of food safety and quality assurance programs and quality control monitoring and verification practices, as well as monitoring the re-packing process to ensure that all products meet the regulatory requirements and are traceable in the supply chain.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Implementation of;
· Food Safety HACCP Plans and PCP programs
· Quality control monitoring and verification practices for all stages of the re-pack process
· Finished product testing and inspection protocol
2. Risk Assessments;
· Conduct Internal Audits to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
· Trend and analyze data and reports to identify areas for improvement in the facility; pest control, sanitation, customer/consumer complaints, internal audits, deviations and investigations
· Investigate and resolve customer complaints related to product quality and food safety
· Manage and assess all deviations including root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventative actions
· Re-assessment of HACCP and PCP programs annually
3. Training
· Work closely with production staff to ensure compliance
· Ensure that all employees are trained on food safety and quality programs and monitoring and verification procedures and regulations annually
4. Leading Collaborations;
· Maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure food safety and quality standards are met
5. Documentation Control;
· Maintain records of all quality control activities and provide reports to senior management
· Maintain and execute all documentation, review, investigations requirements for the FSVP program
Requirements:
- 2+ years of experience in quality assurance or a related field in the food/pet industry
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to food/pet products
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and database management
If you are a highly motivated individual who is passionate about food safety and quality in the food/pet industry, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Millville, NJ 08332: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Food safety: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person