Quality Assurance Manager

Summary

This position is responsible for managing the plant Quality Assurance Department, and for managing all Quality Assurance, GMP, HACCP, Allergen, and food safety programs, policies, and procedures for the plant. This position will oversee the training and performance of the QA Supervisor and be responsible for overall management of the Quality/Lab testing procedures, participating in inspections, mock recalls, and food safety related audits.

The Q.A. Manager administers the Company's audit-readiness programs and policies. The Quality Assurance Manager will report to the Plant Manager with a dotted line responsibility to the Corporate Quality Assurance Manager.

• Oversee, develop, implement and manage Quality Assurance programs, food safety programs and QA laboratory testing and monitoring procedures.
• Manage the plant quality assurance, GMP, HCCP, allergen, and food safety policies, programs, and procedures.
• Oversee testing for R&D/new product development.
• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Participate in interviewing, training, scheduling, record keeping, disciplinary and termination process for the Quality Assurance department.
• Prepare and deliver Quality Assurance training and on-boarding information during plant wide new hire orientation.
• Identify and communicate quality and food safety issues to management.
• Work with production to ensure compliance with product specifications.
• Work with sanitation to ensure compliance with sanitation, pest control and food safety programs.
• Track product quality, hold inventories and blend back/disposition of non-conforming products.
• Assume the lead in annual reviews, updates, improvements, and regulatory compliance and changes to all specifications and standard operating procedures (SOPs) as well as HACCP and Food Safety Manuals for the facility.
• Adhere to company guidelines for Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), Good Laboratory practices (GLP's), and Company Safety Requirements.
• Organize materials and information and disseminate Food Safety and GMP concepts to all employees during start-up or mandatory training meetings.
• Ensuring accurate and timely data input into the company computer system. Run tracking reports as necessary to analyze data for the Quality Assurance Department.
• Assist the Corporate Q.A. Manager and other necessary personnel in areas pertaining to quality assurance and food safety. Participate in out-of-specification and failure investigations and mock product recalls and recommends corrective actions.
• Food Safety and Product Quality:
  Ensure all employees who report directly to the Quality Assurance Manager are trained and knowledgeable in all Company food safety and product quality policies, programs and procedures. This includes the supervision of employee activities and all necessary and related documentation and record keeping/paperwork. As part of this responsibility, the Quality Assurance Manager must be fully trained in the Company's food safety and product quality policies, programs, and procedures including but not limited to HACCP, GMP, Allergen Control, and Sanitation programs.
• Attend all Company Safety Meetings as required.
• Complete all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing utilizing the English language.
• Must have effective communication and negotiating skills - written and verbal.
• Knowledge and competency in all laboratory and testing methods including (but not limited to) analytical, chemical, and microbiological methods used at Idaho Pacific Corporation.
• Must be able to read and understand Safety Data Sheets.
• Demonstrate good communication skills (oral and written), active listening and learning skills, and reading comprehension.
• Use logical, deductive or inductive reasoning; identify complex problems and develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Experience in leadership and management of a QA department. Ability to supervise, monitor, and mentor laboratory personnel. Ability to direct workflow and delegate…