Plant Quality Assurance Manager

Hiring Company:
Delicatessen Services Co., LLC

The FSQA Manager will be responsible for all plant product quality and food safety programs ensuring product and processes are consistent and meet specifications. The role is responsible for, and provides oversight for, the development of robust manufacturing control processes and related reports used throughout the plant. The FSQA Manager initials projects related to food safety and participates in plant personnel training as necessary.

The role requires the individual to work cross‑functionally with all Plant and Corporate Departments.

• Hire and supervise FSQA Supervisor, FSQA Analyst and Technicians in their daily duties.
• Complete ongoing maintenance and improvement of the Food Safety Plan and pre‑requisite programs.
• Oversee that all food safety and quality standards and procedures are maintained.
• Oversee all plant food safety programs, including environmental, micro monitoring, hold and release, food defense, etc.
• Oversee the cause and preventive action program and assist in implementation.
• Assist with training plant employees in GMPs, food safety, and quality criteria.
• Host 3rd party inspections, including Kosher and FDA.
• Communicate and coordinate effectively with functional groups (R&D, procurement, engineering, and manufacturing) on quality and process control‑related projects or issues.
• Participate in daily product evaluations.

• Bachelor’s degree in food science or related discipline.
• Three (5) to five (7) years’ experience in quality assurance within an FDA food‑related environment.
• Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in a leadership role.
• Additional work experience may substitute for educational backgrounds.
• HACCP certified or possesses a high level of knowledge related to the certification.
• Certified as a Preventive Controls Qualified Individual
• Work experience with 3rd party certification preferably SQF or BRC
• Experience with Kosher and Non‑GMO certification requirements
• Familiarity with Pasteurizer and Homogenizer processes

• Thorough understanding of statistical analysis.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills on a general level.
• Good analytical and logical problem solving skills related to food safety and product quality issues.
• Experience with Pre‑operational and operational standards in food manufacturing

Location:

New Castle, IN

Time Type:
Full time

Department:
Plant Management