FSQA Manager

  • Texas
  • Salata
Job Type

Full-time

Description

The Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) Manager will oversee the activity of the quality assurance department and staff, developing, implementing, and maintaining a system of quality and reliability testing for the organizations products and/or development processes. The Quality Assurance (QA) Manager will report directly to the Plant Manager and will work closely with the plant leadership team.

Requirements

Requirements

Develops, implements, and manages processes to ensure that products meet required specifications for quality, function, and reliability prior to delivery. Identifies and sets appropriate quality standards and parameters for products. Communicates quality standards and parameters to QA team, product development team, and other appropriate staff. Coordinates product testing processes. Participates in product testing. Identifies and analyzes issues, bugs, defects, and other problems, particularly when problems recur in multiple products; recommends and facilitates solutions to these issues. Reviews client, customer, and user feedback. Maintains compliance with federal, state, local, and organizational laws, regulations, guidelines, and policies. Performs other duties as assigned. Works closely with State and Federal agencies such as USDA and FDA. Must have extensive SQF knowledge as well as track changes in SQF guidelines. Work closely with vendors and be a true team player. Must have familiarity with 3rd party audits such as SQF, BRC, or AIB protocols and requirements. Supervisory Responsibilities:

Hires and trains quality assurance and sanitation staff. Oversees the daily workflow and schedules of the departments. Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive. Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy. Qualifications Desired Skills & Abilities: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong supervisory and leadership skills. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Very detail-oriented and comfortable filling and maintaining daily paperwork. Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in food science, or a field related to the products being developed is preferred. Three to five years of experience in a related field is required with supervisory experience a plus. Must have food manufacturing experience and exposure to food manufacturing verification processes. HACCP & PCQI certification is a plus. Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.

Salary Description

$60k - $70k