Quality Control Manager -- Chaucer Foods Inc

Quality Control Manager -- Chaucer Foods Inc

Job Summary:

Responsible for managing the in-line process control to ensure that food products meet standards set by both the Company, customers and regulatory authorities. Develops and reviews quality and food safety policies and manage audits by third‑party inspectors. Trains and develops quality control technicians and oversees their job performance.

• Work safely in every case and promote safety at every interaction with associates
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, corporate, customer and 3rd party audit requirements.
• Ensure that all products meet all specifications and requirements.
• Manage facility HACCP food safety program and associated prerequisite programs.
• Ensure that all employees are properly trained in quality-related procedures by developing and/or presenting training materials.
• Participate in the establishment of quality specifications and standards for finished products.
• Implement solutions to quality problems through inspections, CAPA investigations, and audits.
• Perform or lead investigations on quality deviations or other concerns. Ensure accurate product labeling and compliance and participate in addressing regulatory issues pertaining to food labeling that arise across the Company.
• Work with the Quality Manager for ongoing development, implementation and improvement of the Quality Management System. Implement policies and procedures and be a driver for continuous improvement in the facility.
• Establish performance goals for the Quality Assurance Department staff, making certain key objectives of the Company are met.
• Develop and maintain documentation to comply with record keeping requirements.
• Assess product quality risk as needed in determination of final product disposition.
• Perform other duties as needed for the successful operation of the facility.

• Bachelor’s degree in a food related discipline
• 5+ years of food industry quality experience
• Supervisory experience desired
• Knowledgeable about food safety standards within the food industry and mandated by government regulations
• Expertise in HACCP, GMP, BRC and/or SQFI
• Excellent verbal and written communications
• Intermediate or better skills in MS Office

• Quality Control Manager Chaucer Foods Inc Office and laboratory and production work locations
• Exposure to extremely cold temperatures
• Regular exposure to fruit
• Ability to stand, twist, bend, and lift up to 20 pounds
• Must wear appropriate PPE in the lab and production environments

Job Type: Full-time

• Food Industry Quality: 5 years (Preferred)
• Quality Control: 1 year (Preferred)
• Supervisory: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

One location

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off