**Job Summary:**

We are seeking a dedicated Quality Assurance Manager to oversee our quality control processes and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for implementing quality assurance policies, conducting quality audits, and analyzing production processes to maintain high-quality standards. The Team member also oversees the Sanitaiton Department.

**Responsibilities:**

· Oversee comprehensive food safety program

· Perform weekly sanitation audit and inspection of equipment before plant starts up for the week

· Perform monthly food safety audit by inspecting all equipment, plant, and outside perimeter and warehouse for food safety hazards

· Perform glass audit monthly by inspecting all glass/brittle material present in the plant

· Perform monthly foot bath audit by inspecting all foot baths and hand dips in the plant to ensure they are at proper concentrations

· Ensure results of each audit are documented and corrected

· Oversee FTQ program and ensure holds are reduced to the minimum possible

· Daily review of customer complaints, complete investigation and response, and ensure corrective actions are completed

· Make schedules for QA techs and micro lab techs

· Supervise, lead, and motivate employees to do job correctly, efficiently, and safely

· Review quality assurance department paperwork for accuracy and completeness

· Ensure that Retests are performed and passing product is released

· Inspect plant and personnel for GMP compliance

· Investigate all foreign material complaints, identify root causes, and ensure corrective action is completed

· Review and approve employees’ timecards

· Fill out customer questionnaires and inquiries

· Organize and schedule product cuttings

· Provide monthly HACCP and GMP training to all plant personnel

· Review microbiological results to ensure they meet customer specifications

· Review pest control records and ensure program is up to date and efficient. Meet with pest control technician weekly.

· Assist in maintaining proper documentation throughout the year for 3rd party audits and assist in audits

· Perform mock recalls to test traceability

· Maintain files (customer complaint, foreign materials incident report, belt inspections, pest control, GMP, HACCP, holds/releases, mock recalls, scale calibrations, QC specifications, sanitation audits, customer audits, microbiological results, and food safety audits)

· Maintain good personal hygiene, follow GMP’s and keep a clean, safe and sanitary work place. Immediately report any situation that may cause product to be contaminated.

· Ensure that HACCP Plan is accurate and Up to date. Ensure that plant complies with all applicable regulations.

· Participate in regulatory and customer audits.

Additional

· Any miscellaneous tasks as assigned by supervisor

Supervision of Others

· The position directly supervisor quality assurance technicians and micro lab technicians

Licenses, Permits, Certifications Required

· HACCP certification

· PCQI Certification

· FSSC22000 training

· Food Science/Processing Certification

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

· Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biology, Food Science or a related field

· Experience with Food safety regulations, including FSMA, HACCP, FDA, USDA

· Have or obtain PCQI certification

· Have HACCP Certification

· Excellent verbal and written skills

· Computer (Microsoft Office and Magic)

· Safe and efficient use of 3M Pipettor, general office equipment, ATP Luminatior (Pio-luminescence device), Laboratory Scales (OHAUS)

· Ability to motivate team efforts to accomplish goals.

· Well organized and able to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.

· Knowledge of food industry regulations understands and is compliant with GMP standards.

· Able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities with efficiency and accuracy.

· Able to travel to all areas of the plant efficiently, including climbing stairs.

· Must be able to work effectively and safely in a wet and hot/cold environment

If you are a detail-oriented professional with a passion for maintaining high-quality standards, we invite you to apply for the Quality Assurance Manager position at our company.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• ISO 9001: 1 year (Preferred)
• Food safety: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Fruitland, ID 83619 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Fruitland, ID 83619: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person