Manufacturer in Oakland, MS is seeking FSQA Manager!Great pay and amazing benefits!This Jobot Job is hosted by: Alicia BlakeAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the Apply buttonand sending us your resume.Salary: $80,000 - $95,000 per yearA bitabout us:We will contribute to the well-being of all human beings, our society and our planet with “AminoScience” based on the corporate slogan “Eat Well, Live Well.”Through our products and services we will continue to help people, taking on new challenges to make every day more comfortable.Why join us?Great payBenefitsWork Life Balance401k matchPTO/VacationJob DetailsThe Assistant Manager of Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) 1st shift will conduct quality audits, perform pre-operational inspections of equipment and processing areas, gather and compile production samples, provide incoming ingredient inspections, monitor and ensure compliance with facility HACCP,SSOP, Quality and GMP programs. Assist in leading the Quality Assurance and Food safety at the Oakland facility in accordance with the organization's policies, procedures and applicable regulatory laws. Responsibilities include supporting all regulatory compliance requirements; partnering with the Sr. Manager to evaluate and create employeedevelopment plans; evaluating and implementing audit-ready procedures for the facility; record-keeping; laboratorymanagement; ensuring quality, food safety and sanitation parameters of Ajinomoto products and facilities; andunderstand labeling, exports and RTE and NRTE food manufacturing and sanitation processes.
- Facilitate comparative quality evaluations/DPCE.
- Facilitate raw material evaluations and provide feedback, guidance, and instruction on defective material.
- Utilize statistical process control to facilitate improvement.
- Respond to consumer complaints in a timely fashion. Create action plans based on deviating results.
- Coordinate with contract/external sanitation provider and oversee sanitation effectiveness at the facility.
- Conduct root cause analysis and develop corrective actions to all food quality and safety r
- Implement the company's environmental monitoring program.
- Develop and ensure compliance of the HACCP/food safety plan.
- Ensure compliance to the sanitation program.
- Ensure 3rd party audit compliance, complete risk assessments, assess and mitigate loss, and facilitate improvements
- Ensure the effectiveness of the traceability/recall program.
- Ensure compliance with FDA/USDA requirements and GFSI requirements.
- Support adherence to department established budget and reporting requirements.
- Mentor/develop future FSQA leaders.
- Achieve a zero-safety accident/incidence for all areas of responsibility in support of company -established objectives.
Skills you need:Minimum 5 – 7 years of progressive Quality Control/Quality Assurance experience in USDA food manufacturingenvironment with at least 2 years of experience in a supervisory capacity required. Frozen food experience preferred,but not mandatory.
- BS degree in Food Science, Meat Science, Microbiology, Biology or other science is required.
- Certifications through ASQC, SQF, GFSI and other professional quality associations preferred.
- Fluency in English (Written and Verbal) – required
- Budget/Cost Control – general understanding of QA/procurement budgeting and cost control functions, with ability
to assist with budgeting/cost control processes.Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the Apply button.