What are the responsibilities and job description for the QA Manager (Cheese Department) position at FullSteam?
Join FS Staffing as a Cheese Quality Assurance Manager in Hartford, CT! We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented professional to oversee quality assurance operations at a large food distribution center. This position is responsible for maintaining food safety standards, ensuring inventory accuracy, monitoring product quality, and supporting compliance throughout the facility. Apply today to connect with a recruiter and learn more about this opportunity!
Job Title: Cheese Quality Assurance Manager
Location: Hartford, CT
Salary: $55,000–$60,000 annually
Schedule: TBD
Benefits: Medical, Dental, AD&D
Job Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily quality assurance operations to ensure food safety and product quality standards are met.
- Maintain accurate cheese and finished goods inventory records.
- Monitor dock temperatures and ensure proper product handling and storage throughout the distribution center.
- Research and maintain state food code regulations, including distribution requirements, weights and measures, retail pricing, and public health standards.
- Review, track, and maintain public health inspection reports.
- Ensure accurate product specification information (PSIs) is uploaded and maintained in the GOLD system.
- Update and maintain allergen information in the appropriate database.
- Track annual third-party vendor audits and maintain required compliance documentation.
- Identify non-compliant vendors and coordinate follow-up with the Quality Assurance team.
- Monitor daily warehouse product rejections and maintain accurate QA records.
- Maintain FDA vendor tracking reports and submit quarterly updates to the compliance team.
- Assist with quality assurance projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Work closely with warehouse teams and management to resolve quality and compliance concerns.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 years of warehouse supervisory experience in food processing or distribution, and/or college-level management education.
- Previous experience in food safety, quality assurance, or distribution center operations preferred.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Excel, and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
- Excellent organizational, time management, and data entry skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to lead teams, resolve operational issues, and communicate effectively with all levels of management.
- Understanding of warehouse operations, inventory control, and food distribution practices.
- Ability to operate warehouse equipment and obtain required certifications.
- Flexibility to work varying schedules, including weekends.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment:
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
- Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced distribution center with varying temperatures.
- Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
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