Overview:
The Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) Manager is qualified to give directions related to food safety and product quality in any area needed in the plant. The FSQA must demonstrate strong communication and investigation skills particularly when handling quality related issues and subsequent corrective/preventive actions.
Essential Duties for all Employees:
· Maintain a clean and safe work environment that promotes work safety and product integrity.
· Must follow all Safety, HACCP & GMP requirements always.
· Knowledge and direct experience of BRC Global Standards and FDA regulations
· Adaptable to a fast-paced environment.
· Willing to be flexible to accommodate changing business conditions.
· Ensure cleanliness around facility, freezer, and production area.
Responsibilities:
· Manage food safety programs including, but not limited to pest control, environmental monitoring, customer complaints, hold and release, recall/traceability.
· Oversee the food testing program, including finished product sampling, ATP testing, environmental swabbing. Ensure appropriate action is taken for out of specification results.
· Facilitate and lead first, second- and third-party food safety/quality audits and serve as primary contact for FDA visits.
· Complete daily review of FSQA paperwork for accuracy and positive release program.
· Manage internal food safety and quality-controlled document systems, nonconformance, CAPA, change control, and other FSQA programs.
· Manage issues with non-conforming products; manage hold inventory/disposition, minimize losses, and provide preventive action plan to eliminate future occurrences.
· Provide leadership and technical support in quality management systems, HACCP, FSMA/Food Safety Plan, National Organic Program, validation and verification activities, and customer requirements.
· Responsible for understanding and complying with the Global Food Safety Initiative Standards (GFSI)
· Responsible for understanding and ensuring compliance with all applicable food regulations (national, state, local and customer.)
· Provide training program information to production workers and other staff on process controls, HACCP, Allergens, GMPs, Sanitation and other Food Safety and Quality requirements. Communicate food safety and quality requirements with production, maintenance, sanitation.
· Strong collaboration skills and ability to build relationships and meet goals with employees and customers at all levels of the organization, differing styles, and multiple functions.
· Strong communication skills, being able to effectively deliver clear directions.
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in food science, Microbiology, or similar degree with 5+ years of progressive food industry experience in food safety and quality assurance.
· 2 to 5 years of experience in quality system design and management.
· Experience with and understanding of US regulations including FSMA.
· HACCP Certification required, PCQI certification preferred.
· Experience with auditing and training.
· Expertise in implementing and maintaining GFSI food safety and quality management programs.
· Strong written, verbal communication and presentation skills and able to work independently.
· Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies, statistical process control and root cause analysis programs.
· Knowledge of Organic, Kosher, Halal certification programs
Physical Requirements:
Most duties require sitting, standing, and walking. Certain tasks may require bending and lifting. The FSQA manager works in office, laboratory, and food processing areas. The job may require climbing up and down ladders.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Equal Employment Opportunity
George Chiala Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- Hollister, CA 95023 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Hollister, CA 95023: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person