Quality Assurance Manager

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Shaw Bakers is growing! We are searching for an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to oversee the implementation and administration of our Quality, Food Safety Program, which includes Safe Quality Foods (SQF), Food Safety (HACCP/HARPC), GMPs, Allergen Control, Food Defense, Chemical Control, Traceability, Nonconforming Procedures, Government, and Customer Requirements. This role will work collaboratively and cross-functionally with the Manufacturing, Product Development and Sanitation teams.

This is an onsite role in our San Leandro facility.

Relocation support is not available for this role.

• Ensure compliance with the USDA, FDA, GFSI, Food Defense and customer requirements for the facility. The QA Manager is the designated SQF Practitioner on site in the absence of the QA Director
• Develop and maintain food safety (PCQI) documents and quality management related programs, including record keeping related to food safety weekly
• Owner of the following programs to ensure effectiveness of monitoring and verifications with the QA Director
  - Hold and Release, Daily and Monthly GMP tracking, Internal audits, Environmental Monitoring, Air testing, Allergen swabbing, ATP swabbing, Traceability, Ingredient and Finished Goods testing and record keeping
• Manages and co-leads plant training program when needed with the FSQA Supervisors
• Lead RCA and CAPA program with the QA Director and initiate continuous improvement projects
• Track and present key performance indicators of quality and food safety with the Quality team to meet corporate quality and food safety goals and objectives monthly
• Validate, trend, and verify SQF Pre-requisite programs, HACCP Plans, and related processes, as well as annual reassessments
• Assists in maintaining ingredient and packaging material documentation including current specifications, Letters of Guarantee and approving suppliers as required
• Manages the pest control program in conjunction with contracted pest management services and ensures that prompt corrective actions are taken to address pest-related observations
• Participate in and lead food safety/quality meetings and discussions, with an emphasis on results, solutions, continuous improvement, and forward progress
• Troubleshoot problem-causing delays where a high level of technical expertise and capability are required
• Ensure that all product specifications and standards set forth by R&D and customers are followed, and that any deviations from set specifications are corrected and reported appropriately

• Supervise and mentors’ direct reports, by providing daily leadership to the Quality Assurance department
• Lead and develop a team, coach, and make decisions related to talent management, hiring, performance reviews, incident/accident reports, training and development and disciplinary actions

• Act as company liaison to the USDA-FSIS and respond promptly to FSIS concerns or non-conformances.
• Participates in conducting regular mock recalls to test the effectiveness of the program at least annually with the recall team.
• Act as a backup to any Regulatory needs

• Education:
  
  Bachelor s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biological Sciences, or related field
• Minimum 5 years  experience with Food Safety and Quality Assurance required
• Minimum 5 years  experience with HACCP or PCQI required
• Experienced in implementing SQF Certification
• Experienced in leading all audits (Customer, Regulatory)
• Experienced in FDA and USDA regulations
• An experienced leader who communicates and collaborates clearly and effectively

We are the proud artisans behind San Francisco s beloved bakery brand, La Boulangerie, charting a path towards a nationwide presence in the world of CPG. Established in 1996 by French baker Pascal Rigo, La Boulangerie swiftly earned its place as a household name across California. Our unwavering mission from day one has been to bring a little taste of France, with delicious and nutritious food, to as many…