FSQA Manager

Company: Thomas Foods International USA
Location: Swedesboro
Posted on: April 18, 2024

Job Description:

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Under the direction of the Quality Assurance Program Director, the Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for assisting with ensuring food safety and production of high-quality products that meet our specifications and consumer expectations while maintaining an excellent rating for our quality program. This position is hands-on with the QA team helping to mentor and coach the QA Technicians and provide guidance on process improvements. He/she will work closely with the management team throughout the business specifically in the areas of Production, Warehouse, Repack & Scheduling. The position will have all QA Technicians as direct reports.--RESPONSIBILITES: Ensure food safety compliance with local, city, state, and federal requirements.Assist with managing the facility's food safety/HACCP plans, including conducting raw material and finished product hazard analyses and supplier risk assessments to ensure regulatory compliance.Ply an active part in the follow-up, review, and execution of the Quality manual and pre-requisite programs.Create and manage SQF systems as an SQF practitioner.Assist with documentation, preparation, and participation of internal and external regulatory and certification audits (e.g., SQF, Halal, Organic and others), including the execution of corrective actions that may follow.Conduct a management review of the food safety & SQF system.Perform mock recalls and traces and assist Crisis Management Team during product recall execution and response.Ensure a high level of internal and external customer service. Investigate, and correct, customer issues and complaints relating to quality.Develop and analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and to establish quality and reliability expectancy of finished products.Create, document, and implement inspection criteria and procedures.Design, develop and implement food safety training programs.-- Interpret quality control philosophy to key personnel within company.Manage label creation and approval process.Maintain an active role on internal continuous improvement teams.Provide, and oversee, inspection activity for product throughout production cycle.Ensure documentation and design controls are appropriate for organization.Administer document control and configuration management system.Oversee established calibration and testing program.Be a true partner within the organization and be a reliable source for FSQA and Regulatory compliance.Provide all employees with necessary tools, proper training, and corrective direction.Perform other related duties as assigned, within scope and ability, and initiates recommendations to further enhance the company's recognition as a top employer.--QUALIFICATIONS:Associates degree in Food Science, Microbiology or related field; Bachelor's degree preferredMinimum of 5 years in a food safety, quality management role working with protein products (raw meat) in a processing environmentStrong experience successfully managing a team over 2 shifts (5 - 7 days/week)Knowledge of product, processing, packaging and specification requiredGood understanding of SQF and HACCP system.Strong knowledge of quality assurance principles, US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) meat processing regulations and Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and Food Safety Enhancement Program (FSEP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standardsAssertiveness and ability to work with different personalities to meet a common goalInternal auditing experience a plusOrganized, self-starter with proven ability to manage and effectively follow up on multiple projects and assignments and meet all deadlinesExcellent observational skills with attention to detail and accuracyAble to collect, maintain, evaluate data, summarize and write reports, and recommend continuous improvementStrong oral and written communication skills; able to develop and maintain strong working relationships with production and office staff and external FDA/USDA InspectorsBilingual English/Spanish preferredProficient in computer software, such as inventory / traceability software, manufacturing software and Microsoft OfficeAbility to work with government regulatory bodiesStrong teaching, coaching, mentoring skills, willingness to train othersTeam player with high integrity, values and a positive attitudeAble to effectively handle the high stress, time and work demands that come with responsibility as QA Manager

Keywords: Thomas Foods International USA, Hamilton , FSQA Manager, Executive , Swedesboro, New Jersey