Job Details for the Quality Assurance Manager Position

Company Name: Produce Careers, Inc.
Job ID: 6025-PCC


Job Listing Information:
Job Title:	Quality Assurance Manager
Reports To:
Industry Category:	Processor
Job Function:	QA/QC
Description:	Company Description: Vegetable Grower Shipper Packer Value Added Product Line National Distribution Commitment to Quality Retail, Foodservice and Wholesale Customer base Established brand recognition Job Objective: To ensure that plant is functioning with highest level of Quality Assurance and Food Safety protocols and procedures Job Responsibilities: Responsible for maintaining and implementing Quality Assurance Programs Responsible for maintaining and implementing Food Safety practices and ensure compliance with Federal, State, Company and customer policies and standards Develop and enforce plant quality standards; directly supervise QA employees and ensure company employees are in compliance Act as a liaison with federal and state agencies to ensure plant compliance with regulatory issues Act as a liaison for customer and third party audits, ensure ability to respond to audit at all times Ensure Kosher compliance Monitor, enforce and further develop plant HACCP program Provide HACCP, Quality and consumer complaint reports to management Oversee plant quality/GMP training Be prepared for product recall if necessary Assure that all products developed meet in house as well as legal compliance standards Evaluate raw material vendor/supplier food safety programs (GAPs) Evaluate programs in place and make suggestions and take action for improvement if necessary Other duties as assigned

Special Requirements:	Must be Bilingual English/Spanish Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, biology or related studies a PLUS Candidate must have a minimum of 2-3 years Quality Assurance management in food manufacturing or fresh fruit and vegetable products environment Strong knowledge of Food technology, processing and microbiology Strong comprehension of GMPs, HACCP, and Federal food regulations Strong computer/statistical and analytical skills, particularly as related to data collection, manipulation and reporting Excellent oral, written and presentation skills Competency with computer word processing, spreadsheet and database software Knowledge of TQM helpful Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment Ability to effectively supervise QA staff Must have the ability to make decisions, maintain regular and acceptable attendance, follow directions, interact well with co-workers, understand and follow posted work rules/procedures and to accept constructive criticism Must be a self starter or work independently with little to no guidance Ability to work in warehouse/processing environment

Location:
Country:	United States
State:	CA
Region:	West

Compensation and Benefits:
Salary Range:	Min:$55,000 Max:$70,000
Medical Plan:	Yes
Dental Plan:	Yes
Retirement Plan:	No
401K:	Yes
Car Allowance:	No
Bonus:	Yes
Commission:	No
Relocation:	Yes

Job Contact Information:
Company:	Produce Careers, Inc.
Title:	Mrs.
First Name:	Colby
Last Name:	Phelan
Email Address:	colby@producecareers.com
Phone & Extension:	(805) 938-0407
Fax:	(805) 938-0526
Address:	122 Le Point Street, Suite 202

City:	Arroyo Grande
State:	California
ZIP:	93420

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