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Quality Assurance Manager - Van
Nuys, CA Tracking Code 20121103 Job Description · Responsible for
understanding all applicable food regulations (international, national,
state, and local) and assuring the bakery meets all regulations · Responsible for
understanding and complying with Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI)
standards (i.e. BRC, SQF) · Responsible for
implementation, documentation, control, and maintenance of a detailed Quality
Management System (QMS) including procedures, records, Good Manufacturing
Practices (GMPs), Hazard
Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), and reassessment · Works to maintain and
improve on the safety, legality and quality of each food and the processes
used in their manufacture. · Responsible for
meeting and exceeding customer requirements and effectively communicating
with customers as requested · Responsible for
investigating customer/consumer complaints for foods manufactured on site
using root cause analysis, determining corrective actions and preventive
measures, responding to complaints in the required timeframe, and analyzing
complaint trends · Responsible for the
day to day management of the Quality Assurance team including training and
development of QA staff and clear identification of objectives to meet the
bakery needs · Quality Assurance
Manager clearly communicates food safety and quality objectives with production,
maintenance, sanitation departments, and external contractors · Responsible for
reporting the food safety and quality issues, corrective actions, and
preventive measures to the plant management team and Corporate Food Safety
& Quality Assurance · Responsible for
ensuring training is effective for operations, sanitation, and maintenance
staff in basic food hygiene, GMPs, HACCP, allergen control, and other food
safety and quality requirements · Responsible for
monitoring and adherence to Quality Assurance budget · Measures plant process
capabilities, sampling plans, and statistical analysis to assure compliance · Authorized to hold and
release product based on food safety or quality non-conformance · Ensures a daily food
evaluation is conducted to identify possible defects and provide direction
for improvement · Ensures physical
bakery inspections are conducted on a weekly basis and reports are generated
on each area (pest control, operational methods, maintenance for food safety,
sanitation, personnel practices, etc.) · Contract review,
approval, and performance monitoring of external suppliers/services relating
to QA · Technical
representative for ARYZTA at customer and third-party bakery audits · Responsible for
assuring materials are received from ARYZTA approved suppliers and conducts
raw material supplier performance monitoring · Responsible for the
effective implementation of ARYZTA Recall and Traceability Program including
accurate, timely mock traceability exercises · Responsible for
providing technical advice and direction with respect to ARYZTA food safety
and quality policies and keeping bakery team informed of applicable
scientific, industry, and regulatory changes. · Responsible for
managing both the quality and sanitation teams. · Other duties may be
assigned and QA Manager is expected to effectively manage and execute changes Required Skills · Excellent leadership,
communications and team building skills · Certified in HACCP
(Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points) · Certified in a Global
Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standard such as BRC or SQF · Understanding of
microbiology aseptic sampling, methods, and interpretation · Good writing,
statistics (SPC and charting), analytical, and critical thinking skills · Proficient in computers
including spreadsheets, statistical programs, and SAP applications Required Experience · 5-7 years food
industry manufacturing or quality experience including leadership experience · Bachelor of Science
Degree in Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Technology, or Food Science preferred
or sufficient experience in the food industry to cover the technical skills
needed. Job Location Van Nuys, California,
United States Position Type Full-Time/Regular Apply |
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