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SmartHire is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager for a pet supply company based out of Arlington, WA. The QA Manager oversees the day-to-day functions of Quality Department. This position will provide leadership to ensure an efficient and compliant quality team of 5 people. Must have over 3 years in quality specifically in food and supervisory/management experience.
This is a Direct Hire position paying between $60k - $70k DOE.
Benefits includes comprehensive medical and dental coverage, Pet Insurance, life insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays, 401(K) Retirement Plan with matching company contribution, and employee discounts on products.
Shift: Days M-F – 8-5 some flexibility
JOB DESCRIPTION
· Implement and manage all necessary food safety programs as required by company policy and applicable regulations.
· Manage company product quality program to maintain product consistency throughout the product cycle.
· Manage department staff, acting as coach and mentor and ensuring employee loyalty and retention.
· Keep the lab log updated. Prepare and send samples to third party lab when needed.
· Prepare sales sample orders.
· Perform monthly facility audits.
· Assist reviewing and updating QA programs.
· Prepare, review, and update QA SOPs.
· Train employees on GMP, HACCP, food defense, sanitation, etc.
· Assist preparing drying cycles in conjunction with production team.
· Review and sign HACCP logs, traceability forms, SSOPs logs, and QA Associates paperwork at regular intervals.
· Communicate and interface with production, sales and customer service on all quality issues.
· Assist in the Company’s annual training programs.
· Assist R&D Director on delegated tasks.
QUALIFICATIONS
· 3 years of food quality
· 3 years of managing a team
· Bachelors in relevant a plus
· Knowledge of sanitation, CGMP, personal hygiene, allergen control, recall and traceability, and SSOP’s.
· HACCP certification preferred
· Managerial experience and capability required.
· Strong mentoring skills.
· Excellent verbal and written communication to all levels of organization.
· Ability to align duties and daily execution to established company goals.
· Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
· Strong proficiency in MS Office applications including excel
· Team-focused mentality.
SmartTalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Full Time
$121k-153k (estimate)
03/25/2024
05/10/2024
smarthire.com
MONTCLAIR, CA
25 - 50
1997
LEE MCCLAIN
<$5M
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