Quality Assurance Lead

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective:
Coordinates the company’s third-party audits, ensuring that the sites meet all criteria required by third party certifications, including but not limited to GFSI 3rd-party audits for the Processing Plant. Coordinates the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) program for all farm locations owned and operated by Riverence Farms LLC and Riverence Provisions LLC. Supports outside contractors with understanding and complying to the ASC program.

Must be familiar with all aspects of HAACP.

• Coordinate and send out non-routines to all departments, ensuring all are completed.
• Coordinate ASC program to assure the company complies and maintains programs which includes preparing and communicating audit plans.
• Assist audits through the evaluation of operations/processes, the review of documents and records, and interviews of employees for compliance.
• Communicates and educates all departments and outside contractors and supports third party audits.
• Routinely assists with traceability audits.
• Responsible to respond to all CRA’s if deficiencies are noted on any audits.
• Assist with creation and maintain Product Information Sheets (PIS) for all finished items.
• Develop proficiency in quality assurance audits and become knowledgeable of HACCP.
• Ability to write and train on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Q.A., Technicians, Production Operations and ensure SOPs are followed.
• Track implementation of corrective actions and verify actions for effectiveness.
• Support management on tracking audit activities and administration of audit schedule.
• Support external audits including interfacing with regulatory agencies and registrars if necessary.
• Identifies discrepancies, risks, and other problems, then reports findings to QA Management; recommends appropriate corrective measures.
• Promotes and educates benefits of adopted control measures; encourages responsible parties to adopt changes necessary to correct problems and noncompliance.
• Supports projects and initiatives to achieve Quality Systems objectives and any other regulatory objectives (e.g., QSR training, Quality Systems initiatives, etc.).
• Supports certifications that are customer driven at all locations.
• Public speaking in front of small and/or large groups.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Must have basic knowledge of food manufacturing processes and the ability to work towards in-depth understanding of the companies processes and products.
• A strong background in food manufacturing is desirable to enable the individual to evaluate internal systems and compliance.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Quality Systems Regulations, preferred familiarity with ASC requirements and guidelines, GFSI 3rd-Party certifications and processes, and ability to quickly develop a thorough understanding of internal policies and procedures.
• Must be reliable and capable of working with minimal supervision and coordinating audit planning and execution and follow-up activities.
• Basic experience or knowledge on issue resolution disciplines (e.g., problem solving/decision making, root cause analysis, etc.).
• Highly compliance oriented to firmly adhere to the principles of the regulations and standards.

• Experience in a food or manufacturing related specialty is preferred.
• 1 year of experience in a Quality role, with audit experience preferred.
• Experience with HACCP, and able to become HACCP certified through USDC.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office applications or equivalent required.
• GFSI 3rd-Party audit certification experience preferred.

• Local travel between company sites within a radius of 50 miles, as needed.

• Excellent documentation skills, and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Willingness to continually learn.
• Ability to work independently and as part of team.

This position coordinates with various departments and leadership team within the Company. Reports to the Manager of QA.

This job will primarily be in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers,…