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Facility QA Manager
| Company | Qualdoc |
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| Location | Richmond, VA, USA |
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| Salary | $70000 – $90000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Food Safety, or a related field with 3 years of experience in a QA role in the food & beverage manufacturing industry; or a minimum of 5 years of experience in a QA leadership role in the food & beverage manufacturing industry.
- Knowledge and experience with GFSI, FDA, USDA, local health, and state health regulations, and audits.
- Knowledge of preventive controls and kill steps to mitigate risks.
- Knowledge and experience with USDA NOP regulations and handling.
- PCQI Certified.
- HACCP Certified.
- Knowledge of Management Systems software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Clear and efficient communication skills – both written and verbal.
- Strong organizational skills with thorough attention to detail.
- Ability to troubleshoot and think outside the box.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and manage the Food Safety Management System (FSMS), including hazard analysis, SOPs, PRPs, CCPs, GMPs, PMP, EMP, chemical control, labeling, and product specifications.
- Assist in achieving company objectives related to cost, productivity, customer service, profit, and team members.
- Assist in creating and managing key programs such as Organic System Plan, Kosher program, Environmental, Worker Safety, and Fair Trade.
- Provide technical training and coaching to all employees to ensure full understanding of expectations within the facility.
- Liaise with external food safety inspectors and auditors, ensuring all necessary documentation is prepared and available for inspections and audits.
- Create, implement, and manage a Corrective Action and Customer Complaint program.
- Interface with the facility team to assist in problem-solving using root cause analyses when resolving daily personnel and processing incidents.
- Continually review and improve food safety and quality processes and procedures to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local food safety regulations.
- Stay updated with new and changing legislation and regulations.
- Prevent product and company risk by managing nonconforming product processes, QA holds, and leading corrective action programs.
- Analyze spend to continually reduce costs.
- Plan, promote, and organize training activities related to food safety and quality assurance.
- Assist in other areas of the facility as necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
No preferred qualifications provided.
