Description: Judge Direct Placement is seeking a Quality Assurance & Safety Manager in Orangeburg, NY area! The qualified individual will ensure consistent production of quality, safe product by following government and corporate guidelines. They will supervise all Quality Assurance associates. The QA Manager will perform all jobs safely, accurately and efficiently to improve and maintain the performance of the entire plant in the areas of Safety, Quality, Reliability (SQR) and our strategy of putting the Customer first.
Responsibilities:
Provide leadership to the plant in areas of product quality and food safety
Serve as a liaison for all governmental inspections
Participate in corporate regulatory compliance audits and inspections
Audit plant sanitation process through product testing, environmental testing, and physical inspections
Assure that Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) are effectively and consistently followed
Ensure pest control program is in compliance Support quality initiatives by participating in food safety or quality initiatives Monitor to ensure that Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), formulations, allergen programs, and finished product consistently meet specification
Assure that Quality Assurance staff is properly resourced and trained
Ensure effective and thorough annual training of GMPs, SQF, and Food Safety Programs
Assure that record keeping is accurate and meets company, SQF and government regulations
Ensure all receiving procedures for ingredients are in compliance with safety and quality standards Investigates all consumer comments; collaborates with production on action plans
Assist Food Technology Department with product audits, product development and calculation of raw materials
Provide support to production in all continuous improvement effort
Provide feedback to suppliers to resolve quality issues and improve relationships
Assist the staff management team in all SQF requirements and policies
Support the creation, application, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the SQF 2000 Systems
Accountable to the company Food Safety and Quality Principles
Oversee and train direct reports in the performance of their duties Complete all performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in a technical field (BS)
3+ years quality assurance lab experience
Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical and scientific journals, legal documents and financial reports
Able to apply advanced mathematical concepts and statistical process control concepts on an as needed basis
Strong critical and analytical thinking skills
Able to define problems, gather data, establish facts and draw conclusions
Able to interpret technical instructions in diagram or mathematical form
Comprehend concrete and abstract variables
Proficient in Microsoft Suite of products
Contact: jevans@judge.com
This job and many more are available through The Judge Group. Find us on the web at www.judge.com
