Kitchen QA Manager

Note:

This operation runs 24/7, and individual schedules are determined by volume and client needs. Weekend availability is required and the facility is only closed three days each year.

The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for ensuring vendor compliance with food safety requirements, maintaining required documentation, researching and updating state food code regulations, managing public health inspection reports, and supporting Quality Assurance Department projects.

• Research and maintain state-level food code regulations, including requirements for distribution demo crew members, weights and measures, retail unit pricing, and general public health programs.
• Review, follow up on, and file public health inspection reports.
• Ensure 100% accuracy of cheese and finished goods inventory.
• Oversee and maintain the QA program to uphold product quality standards.
• Monitor dock temperatures and ensure product quality throughout the distribution center.
• Ensure current and accurate PSIs are uploaded for each item document file.
• Input relevant PSI information into the allergen database.
• Track and post annual third-party vendor audits.
• Identify non-compliant vendors and coordinate follow-up with the Quality Assurance team.
• Track daily warehouse product rejections and maintain records in the QA shared file.
• Maintain the FDA vendor tracking sheet and submit it quarterly to the compliance team.
• Assist with special projects within the Quality Assurance department.

• Strong data entry and computer proficiency.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to operate and obtain certification on warehouse equipment.
• Effective verbal communication skills to resolve issues across departments.
• Understanding of standard distribution practices.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to interact with all levels of management and effectively lead a diverse workforce.

• High school diploma or equivalent, along with relevant certifications and/or experience.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in a standing or seated position for extended periods.
• Must be able to navigate all areas of a warehouse environment.
• Comfortable working in varying temperatures within a distribution center.
• Ability to safely operate heavy moving equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks, reach trucks, clamps, scissor lifts) in a fast-paced environment.

• Occasional travel may be required for meetings, training, or other work-related events.

Accurate Personnel provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.