What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Quality Assurance position at Vienna Beef?
Job Summary, Director Of Quality Assurance - Vienna Beef
The Director of Quality Assurance at Vienna Beef oversees food safety, quality, regulatory compliance (FDA/USDA/SQF), labeling, audits, supplier management, and team leadership. Key duties include maintaining records, handling product dispositions/corrective actions, performance tracking/reporting, staff training, export compliance, and SOP development. Requires a relevant Bachelor's degree, 5 years in food safety/quality, 3 years managing, plus expertise in regulations, ESHA software, and analytical skills. Preferred: HACCP, FSMA PCQI, SQF certifications.
Position Overview
Implement and manage food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. Requires knowledge of food processing, regulations, foodborne illness, allergens, pest management, SQF, sanitation, and microbiology.
Core Responsibilities
The Director of Quality Assurance at Vienna Beef oversees food safety, quality, regulatory compliance (FDA/USDA/SQF), labeling, audits, supplier management, and team leadership. Key duties include maintaining records, handling product dispositions/corrective actions, performance tracking/reporting, staff training, export compliance, and SOP development. Requires a relevant Bachelor's degree, 5 years in food safety/quality, 3 years managing, plus expertise in regulations, ESHA software, and analytical skills. Preferred: HACCP, FSMA PCQI, SQF certifications.
Position Overview
Implement and manage food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. Requires knowledge of food processing, regulations, foodborne illness, allergens, pest management, SQF, sanitation, and microbiology.
Core Responsibilities
- Maintain QA/food safety records for compliance; disposition out-of-spec products, investigate issues, implement corrections.
- Promote proactive customer relations; track production performance (violations, complaints, deviations, audits) and provide monthly reports with improvement direction.
- Train personnel on quality programs; conduct internal audits; oversee supplier/third-party audits and questionnaires.
- Oversee records, audits, product dispositions, corrective actions, and performance reporting.
- Lead SQF initiatives; manage databases (ReposiTrak, TraceGains, FoodLogiQ); foster continuous improvement across departments.
- Ensure FDA/USDA labeling compliance using ESHA Genesis (or similar); submit LSAS applications, create generic approvals, review proofs with Purchasing/Marketing.
- Oversee exports: FDA certificates, Harmonized Tariff Schedule, supplier verification.
- Develop/maintain SOPs, Food Safety Plans; hire/train/coach team; resolve conflicts; liaise with regulators.
- Review industry updates; other duties as assigned.
- Manage labeling (ESHA Genesis, LSAS submissions), exports, supplier verification, and SOPs/Food Safety Plans.
- Train/lead team; promote continuous improvement and regulatory liaison.
- Bachelor's in food science, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or related.
- 5 years food safety/quality experience; 3 years management.
- Expertise: FDA/USDA, pathogens/allergens, supplier audits, SQF.
- Skills: Communication (oral/written/technical), multitasking, analytics, mentoring; proficient in Word/Excel; Deacom ERP a plus.
- Preferred: HACCP, FSMA PCQI, SQF Practitioner certifications.