What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Quality Assurance Manager position at PATTERNS?
Position: Assistant Quality Assurance Manager
Location: San Antonio, TX
Type: Full-time
Responsibilities:
Assist in managing Quality Assurance and Food Safety operations within the manufacturing facility.
Ensure compliance with BRC, FDA, customer, and company quality standards.
Supervise, coach, and train Quality Assurance team members.
Conduct internal audits and review quality documentation and records.
Investigate customer complaints, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Oversee food safety programs, including sanitation, pest control, allergen management, supplier approval, and environmental monitoring.
Develop, update, and improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Collaborate closely with Production and Operations teams to maintain product quality and food safety standards.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Food Science or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
Minimum of 2 years of Quality Assurance or Food Safety management experience, preferably in a food manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of Food Safety, Quality Systems, BRC, HACCP, FDA regulations, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
Experience conducting audits, investigations, and implementing corrective actions.