Quality Assurance Manager; SQF Certified

Job Title – Quality Assurance Manager

Company Location – Los Angeles, CA

On-site, Full Time
Contract, Temporary-to-hire

Pay Range – $58-65/hr do

Job Summary of the Quality Assurance Manager position

Integr8staff seeks a dependable and experienced, SQF certified Quality Assurance Manager to lead food safety and quality assurance compliance improvements and audits for a food manufacturing company in the Los Angeles, CA area.

• Ensure compliance of products and processes and will be responsible for overseeing HACCP, SQF, FDA, USDA, and FMSA programs.
• Oversee sanitation SOP’s, pest control, good manufacturing practices, plant sanitation, chemical control, FSQA customer complaints, and food defense & security.
• Develop, implement, manage, integrate, and implement standardized food safety policies and procedures to stay compliant with regulatory requirements. (USDA, FDA, SQF, FMSA, HACCP)
• Serve as the primary QC resource for problem identification, resolution, loss reporting.
• Direct and manage quality control personnel on a day-to-day basis
• Represent the company in discussions with customers, suppliers, auditors, and regulatory agencies of the county, state and federal government (USDA, FDA, Health Dept., etc.).
• Establish and implement metrics (process capability, control charts, measurement quality) for monitoring effectiveness and enable managers to make sound decisions.
• Perform root-cause analysis and other problem-solving activities to identify effective corrective actions and process improvements.
• Maintain compliance with all Local, State and Federal regulatory requirements.
• Direct and maintain direction and goals for company product quality, food safety, HACCCP, GMP’s, SOP’S, SSOP’S, laboratory, facility and equipment sanitation. etc.
• Directs the design and implementation of quality related training for QA/QC
• Direct and coordinate the overall quality specifications and standards for raw materials, processes and finished goods.
• Report to Senior management on quality issues, trends and losses.
• Work with purchasing department to review suppliers and establish quality requirements.
• Participate in internal and external quality audits.

• BS/BA from a four-year accredited college or university in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology or related Science required.
• SQF certification and experience required.
• 5+ years’ experience in QA management.
• 5+ years’ experience in a USDA/FDA regulated industry.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Experience in designing and implementing quality systems.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Diverse knowledge of inspection and control methods, techniques and documentation.
• Experience in a thermal process food manufacturing environment.
• Strong computer skills including quality control applications, word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
• Thorough understanding of general safety requirements, GMP’s and industry best practices.
• FSMA, USDA, FDA, SQF implementation and compliance.
• Understanding of Local, State, Federal regulatory standards.

Updated resume is required for consideration. Only Local candidates will be considered - Position does not offer relocation or visa sponsorship.