Quality Assurance Manager

Job Title: Quality Assurance Manager Department: QA Direct Supervisor/Manager: Director of Quality Assurance Backup Employee: Director of Quality Assurance

General Job Description:

Scheduled hours for this position can vary depending on the needs of the company at the time. Shifts are generally 9AM – 5PM Monday through Friday with occasional overtime on Saturday and Sunday.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Trains and coaches QA Team in accordance to the essential functions of their job. Works with Director of Quality Assurance to provide additional training as needed for technicians
• Schedules, supervises, trains, and supports QC Technician
• Reviews, verifies, maintains and documents SQF, HACCP and Pre-Operational/Sanitation records
• Updates forms and SOPs as required, maintaining version history
• Reviews on-hold materials with plant management and assists with timely dispositions
• Assists with Food Safety/GMP quality related audit preparation
• Responsible for QA final product and environmental sample shipment for laboratory testing and maintaining submittal documentation
• Performs routine environmental monitoring in the manufacturing facilities with the QA Director’s guidance
• Works with QA Director to outline quality checks and additional responsibilities for QC technicians to perform in new production areas.
• Assists QA Director in approvals and releasing product, following our positive release policies.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement, food safety, environmental and quality programs
• Other duties as assigned

MINOR DUTIES:

• Print labels, batch records, & misc. other items when needed
• Performs QC technician duties when needed
• Gives GMP training to new hires & refresher training as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

High School Diploma

Experience:

HACCP Certification and at least 3 years QC food manufacturing experience

KEY COMPETENCIES

Writing and computer Skills Comfortable correcting peers Attention to detail