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Job Details for the QA Manager, FRESH CUT Position

 
Company Name:  Produce Careers, Inc.
Job ID:  5889-PCC
 
Job Listing Information:
Job Title: QA Manager, FRESH CUT
Reports To:
Industry Category: Processor
Job Function: QA/QC
Description: A premier, pre-cut vegetable processor and distributor located in Mahwah, NJ is seeking a QA Manager to join their team.

The QA Manager’s main role is to lead and direct the quality assurance function from raw materials to finished goods. This position assures a consistent foundation for quality systems, continuous improvement, and client/customer satisfaction that result in product excellence. The QA Manager will ensure company compliance to all international, federal, state and local laws.

This position will directly or indirectly supervise all employees in the Quality Assurance department.

The QA Manager is responsible for developing, administering and maintaining programs that assure the production of high quality safe products and for leading and managing all aspects of the Plant Food Safety and Quality programs from a 24/7 perspective. These programs include but are not limited to:

  • Microbiological control policies
  • Food safety and food quality audit policies including third party audits
  • Sanitation programs
  • SOPs
  • GMPs
  • Functional HACCP program;
  • AIB standards
  • Development and implementation of quality training programs and food analytical testing procedures.
 
Special
Requirements:
The ideal candidate will have a strong process improvement background and will have excellent leadership skills to resolve quality issues and address facility and process issues that may lead to a food safety concerns.

Required Background and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years experience in Quality Assurance
  • Degree in Microbiology, Biology, Food Science and/or Food Technology.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations.
  • Strong written communication skills
  • Strong presentation and public speaking skills.
  • Must possess working knowledge and capabilities to effectively utilize Microsoft Word, Excel and Access.
  • Must be team-oriented and have excellent coaching, training, developing and planning skills and abilities.
  • The ideal candidate will be a hands-on manager that possesses the skills and fortitude to work in a fast paced, challenging fresh-cut processing environment.
  • Prior knowledge or experience with fresh-cut processing operations is a plus.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
 
Location:
Country: United States
State: NJ
Region: Mid Atlantic
 
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary Range: Min:Open Max:Open
Medical Plan: Yes
Dental Plan: Yes
Retirement Plan: Yes
401K: Yes
Car Allowance: No
Bonus: Yes
Commission: No
Relocation: No
 
Job Contact Information:
Company: Produce Careers, Inc.
Title: Mrs.
First Name: Kirsten
Last Name: Korte
Email Address: kirsten@producecareers.com
Phone & Extension: (805) 202-4310
Fax:
Address: 122 LePoint Street Suite 202
City: Arroyo Grande
State: California
ZIP: 93420
 
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