Quality Assurance Manager

Overview

BHJ USA, LLC. is a leading supplier of fresh/frozen meat blends to both the wet and dry pet food industries. We are seeking a motivated individual to assure consistent quality of production for plant by developing and enforcing good manufacturing practices (GMP) systems; validating processes, and providing documentation by performing the following duties:

• Validate quality processes by establishing product specifications and quality attributes; measuring production; documenting evidence; determining operational and performance qualification; writing and updating quality assurance procedures
• Maintain and improve product quality by completing product, company, system, compliance, and surveillance audits; investigating customer complaints; collaborating with other members of management to develop manufacturing and training methods
• Analyze and prepare responses to customer requests, including but not limited to audits, quality statements and new specifications
• Update and maintain HACCP programs and lead scheduled HACCP team meetings
• Responsible for calibration and updating of in-house analytical testing equipment and communication with equipment vendors regarding technical issues and updates
• Responsible for developing and maintaining a Food Safety/Defense Program which complies with USDA/FDA objectives including Food Safety Modernization Act
• Complete Certificate of Analysis (COA) forms
• In consultation with VP Operations, oversee contact with USDA-APHIS, USDA-FSIS, Nebraska State Department of Agriculture, and FDA
• Coordinate group QA initiatives with other QA Managers
• In consultation with Plant Manager, responsible for ensuring plant operates in compliance with all laws and regulations
• Updates job knowledge by studying trends in and developments in quality management; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations
• Adhere to all safety guidelines and wearing of all required safety gear (PPE)
• Adhere, support, and enforce all company policies and procedures
• Adhere to attendance guidelines of the company at assigned work location

• High School education or GED with at least 1–3 years experience or equivalent education and/or experience
• Microsoft Office (including Word and Excel)
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred
• Service oriented
• Ability to communicate with people across all organizational levels
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team and treat coworkers with respect
• Experience in a QA or QC role
• Experience in the meat processing industry is desired but not required
• Valid driver’s license

We support a drug free workplace and conduct pre-employment drug screening. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. We participate in E-Verify. EEO Employer.