Description: Food manufacturing company in the Middletown, NY area is seeking a QA Manager to join their team and oversee Quality and Sanitation programs of their facility. This person should have specialized knowledge and experience working with USDA food products. As the QA Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that their food products meet all regulatory standards and requirements set forth by the USDA, as well as maintaining the highest level of quality and safety.
Responsibilities:
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that all meat and seafood products adhere to USDA regulations, guidelines, and standards, as well as any additional regulations specific to meat and seafood processing. Stay up-to-date with any changes or updates to USDA and FDA requirements and implement necessary adjustments to processes and procedures accordingly.
Quality Assurance Processes: Develop, implement, and maintain robust QA processes specific to meat and seafood products to ensure the highest level of product quality and safety. This includes establishing quality control measures, conducting regular inspections and audits, and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
Documentation and Record Keeping: Maintain thorough and accurate documentation of all QA activities related to meat and seafood products, including inspections, audits, test results, and corrective actions. Ensure compliance with all documentation requirements outlined by the USDA and FDA.
Training and Education: Provide training and guidance to staff members on USDA and FDA regulations, QA processes specific to meat and seafood products, and best practices for ensuring product quality and compliance. Foster a culture of quality and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
Supplier Management: Work closely with meat and seafood suppliers to ensure that all raw materials and ingredients meet USDA and FDA standards and specifications. Conduct supplier audits as needed to verify compliance and address any quality issues.
Risk Assessment and Management: Identify potential risks to the quality and safety of meat and seafood products, and develop strategies to mitigate these risks. Implement proactive measures to prevent issues before they arise and respond effectively to any quality-related incidents or concerns.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with other departments, including production, R&D, and regulatory affairs, to ensure alignment on quality objectives and initiatives specific to meat and seafood products. Act as a liaison between QA and other departments to facilitate communication and coordination.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in food science, microbiology, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality assurance, with at least 2 years of experience specifically in a USDA-regulated environment and 2 years of experience in meat and/or seafood processing.
In-depth knowledge of USDA and FDA regulations, policies, and procedures related to meat and seafood processing, as well as general food safety and quality.
Strong understanding of QA principles, methodologies, and best practices, with a focus on meat and seafood products.
Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Certification in food safety (e.g., HACCP, SQF, PCQI) is highly desirable.
Contact: rgahagan@judge.com
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