Director of FSQA

Astra Foods is an elite cheese steak preferred manufacturer providing the finest quality beef and chicken products. We are seeking a Director of FSQA to oversee both the Aston and Upper Darby locations.

Individual will be responsible for, and has the authority over, the development, implementation, review, and ongoing maintenance of the SQF System, including both the Food Safety Plan and the Food Quality Plan. This includes ensuring compliance with and modifying, as necessary, HACCP, SSOP's, GMP's, USDA regulations, and Customer requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining and revising (if necessary) plant procedures, including HACCP, SSOP's, GMP's, and others
• Control of most plant documents and records
• Training all employees on food safety, HACCP, GMP's, SSOP's and other procedures
• Deep participation in food safety audits, including explaining all food safety programs to auditors and providing records upon request
• Primary contact for USDA personnel on issues related to food safety and addresses USDA Inspector concerns
• Ensure that the company manufactures product that is safe and adheres to quality specifications and food safety set by the company, customers and regulatory bodies
• Reviews performance of contract service providers, including sanitation and pest control
• Conducts Internal Audits, along with other members of plant management
• Serves as the primary QA resource for problem identification, resolution, and continuous improvement
• Oversees calibration of monitoring equipment
• Oversees testing/sampling programs
• Must learn company traceability procedures and perform mock recalls.
• Reports to upper management on food safety/quality issues, and trends
• Conducts investigations due to customer complaints and if necessary, applies Corrective and/or Preventive Actions
• Implements Quality improvement activities as appropriate to raise the performance of the company's product lines
• Maintains product labels and oversees new label approvals

Competencies:

• Supports company goals and values
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
• Proactive in looking for ways to improve and promote Food Safety/Quality
• Inspires and motives others to perform well
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Results Driven

Qualifications:

• Must have at least 2-3 years QA supervisory experience in a USDA or FDA inspected food processing plant
• Deep Food Safety/Quality/Sanitation knowledge required
• HACCP Certified strongly preferred
• SQF knowledge preferred
• Strong communication skills

Benefits:

• 401(k) with Company match
• Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision 100% Company paid at EE level
• Life insurance 100% Company paid
• Holidays
• PTO

Astra Foods provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, state or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $125,000 - $150,000