Establish
and maintain Quality standards and procedures for production.
Make
certain GMP’s and acceptable production standards are being
followed and adhered too.
In
conjunction with Sales, handle all customer complaints or
quality issues and determine what action or remedy needs to be
implemented, both internally and externally.
Intervene
when appropriate to correct or realign product and/or procedures
to maintain quality standards.
Oversee
Sanitation of facility to meet Regulatory and Corporate
requirements.
Act
as liaison and contact person for Regulatory agencies involved in
plant inspections.
Responsible
for maintaining a current awareness of Regulatory issues, and
the implementation of compliance requirements.
Responsible
to maintain positive communications and relationships with
employees and management to effectively communicate Quality
standards or procedural revisions.
Oversees
all departmental paperwork.
Maintain
accurate records of all product testing and sanitation records.
File
Regulatory reports as needed regarding Milk testing and record
keeping.
Maintain
Lab expenses to operate within established budgetary guidelines.
SQF Requirements…
Support
SQF by maintaining food safety and food quality through completing
job tasks and maintaining work areas in a sanitary manner.
Maintain
SQF Practitioner/Expert status and complete verifications and
validations of the SQF program as required and lead the System
Reviews.
Maintain
SQF Practitioner status and work as backup to the SQF Expert.
Support
SQF through the monitoring of incoming goods.
Support
SQF through the monitoring of incoming services.
Support
SQF by coordinating the Corrective and Preventive Action
program.
Support
SQF by maintaining the Finished Product and Raw Material Release
program.
Support
SQF by coordinating the Internal Audit Program.
Maintain
the Customer Complaint Program.
Support
SQF by conducting Mock Recalls.
Support
SQF through the coordination of the HACCP program.
Maintain
the Master List of Documents for Quality Assurance.
Lead
the SQF Team
Coverage…
The
Quality Assurance Superintendent is trained in daily coverge of the Quality Assurance Manager Job
Description and able to perform coverage in this position as
needed.
REQUIREMENTS:
Education and Experience…
5+
Years QA Management experience required
BS
in Food Science or related field
Knowledge
of food microbiology, chemistry, dairy standards and sanitation
Intermediate
Computer Skills including Word and Excel
Ability
to work well with others
Good
communication skills, both written and verbal
Good
decision making skills
Ability
to work well with others or alone
Ability
to follow all Good Manufacturing Practices
