Manager of Quality Control- Food and Supplement

POSITION: Quality Control Manager / SQF Practitioner

REPORTS TO: Director of Operations

DEPARTMENT: Quality

Position Summary

The Manager of Quality Control at EVG Extracts is responsible for supporting the implementation, maintenance, verification, and continuous improvement of the site’s SQF Food Safety and Quality Management System in accordance with SQF Code, Edition 9, applicable regulatory requirements, and cGMPs. EVG Extracts is a private label manufacturer of food and supplements, specializing in hemp and other functional ingredients. We make gummies, topicals, tinctures, drinks, water soluble ingredients, pressed tablets, and more.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(The following statements are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all inclusive for specific positions.)

• SQF System Implementation & Verification (SQF 2.1.1–2.1.4) supports the implementation and maintenance of the SQF system and verify procedures are implemented, and records are complete.
• Management Responsibility & Food Safety Culture (SQF 2.1.1–2.1.3) reinforce management commitment to food safety and quality, promote employee awareness and reporting
• Internal Audits (SQF 2.5.4–2.5.5) plan, conduct, and document internal audits and verify corrective actions are implemented and effective.
• HACCP & Risk Management (SQF 2.4.1–2.4.4) Support hazard analysis and HACCP plan maintenance, verify controls and reassess when changes occur.
• Supplier Approval & CAPA (SQF 2.3.4–2.3.5, 2.5.3) Maintain supplier approval records and manage non-conformance and CAPA processes.
• Batch Record Review & Release (SQF 2.2.1–2.2.2) Review BPRs and release product based on documents.
• Collaborate with production to make sure all SQF and cGMP policies are being executed correctly. Expected to be ‘on the floor’ to check in regularly.
• Work with production to ensure samples are pulled and submitted timely for testing and communicate results with appropriate teams efficiently when they are received. Work is mostly at our Arvada Colorado location but will also oversee our farm/extraction location in Eastern Colorado, at times requiring travel.

WORKING CONDITIONS/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Effective communication, interpersonal, and team building skills.
• Ability to review and comprehend all necessary documentation
• Good computer skills.
• Required to be in office, Monday-Friday
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability and willingness to perform tasks following safety guidelines and specific processes and best practices for each task
• Fosters and promotes a safe and clean work environment
• Possesses the ability to complete all tasks and documents on time and accurately
• Have an unbiased relationship with all supervisors, employees, customers, and management
• Good working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.)

Requirements & Certifications

• HACCP Certification (Required)
• SQF Practitioner Certification
• PCQI (Preferred)
• Internal Auditor Training
• cGMP Training

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• $65,000 -$75,000/ year depending on experience
• Participation in Bonus Program
• 80 hours of paid vacation per year
• 7 paid holidays
• Paid sick time
• 401K
• Health Insurance
• Free monthly product

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee may be required to stand, walk, work with hands, reach above shoulder height, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is that of a typical manufacturing plant, and the employee is exposed to typical environments encountered in a food manufacturing facility. The employee may occasionally be required to work outside in various weather conditions as the job requires.

These skills and abilities necessary are typically acquired through schooling, prior related work experience and on-the-job training with experience as a lab technician in the industry.

Food Safety & Quality Culture Statement

Senior management is committed to maintaining a strong food safety and quality culture. Employees should report food safety concerns without fear of reprisal.

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Experience:

• SQF: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $75,000