QA Director

Lone Star Bakery, Inc. is looking for a QA director to effectively manage and implement policies and programs related to food safety, quality, and defense. This position will work closely with senior management to maintain impeccable quality and cleanliness standards on an audit ready every day basis. The Director will assure compliance with accreditation agencies and federal and state regulations including HACCP program guidelines.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Ongoing development, implementation, and management of all aspects of quality programs.
• Evaluation of current practices and implementation of quality assurance program changes.
• Responsible for management of HACCP regulations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and food safety and defense standards issued by the FDA and other federal, state, and local agencies involved with food safety activities. Maintain up to date records for compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Collaborate with plant leadership to assure compliance and for ongoing employee training activities designed to keep employees knowledgeable and informed of SOP, methods, and GMP.
• Manage environmental program including ongoing laboratory testing of environment for pathogens. Address deficiencies with appropriate personnel and implements corrective actions where necessary.
• Oversee and manage accreditations and customer quality inspections and the administration of quality surveys and requests.
• Work closely with industry workgroups and other agencies to ensure the company’s ongoing participation in all aspects of the industry’s food safety programs.
• Assist research and development department and production in the formulation of a new product, as well as in the actual production of finished product.
• Maintain corporate recall programs so that product can be successfully withdrawn or recalled from market when necessary.

Job Requirements, Education, & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food science or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of supervisory food quality control and quality assurance experience in manufacturing.
• Extensive experience with HACCP programs.
• Experience in developing and implementing quality assurance and quality control programs.
• Evidence of regulatory and food safety and defense knowledge and experience.
• A strong desire to be a significant contributor to a fast paced growth strategy.
• Effective communicator with strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• A strategic thinker with strong problem solving and analytical skills.