Job Summary
QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER - Confectionery/Bakery Manufacturing
Location: Los Angeles/Pasadena, CA
SUMMARY
Our client is a rapidly growing Confectionery and Bakery Manufacturer/Distributor of chocolate products (branded & private label), candy, cookies, snacks and similar products sold throughout North America. With plants in the US and Canada, they are looking to hire an experienced Quality Assurance Manager for their plant in the Los Angeles/Pasadena CA area. The QA Manager will provide leadership for the plant by establishing a safety & quality strategy, developing/strengthening our internal safety & quality culture, and driving continuous improvement of existingQA/Safety programs to meet the company standards. This position works closely with operations, maintenance, R&D, plant leadership and upper management in achieving goals, objectives and manages the facility team members, Quality Management system and programs, sanitation, and product specifications.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and manage all aspects of the Quality Assurance and Food Safety programs across the facility by monitoring the efficiency of the quality system and holding internal audits, organizing data and issuing facility performance reports.
- Maintain and continuously improve the company?s SQF certification and ensure compliance with all SQF Code requirements by documentation of changes/preventive controls required to meet the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).
- Develop, implement, and monitor GMPs, HACCP, and other food safety and quality control systems.
- Provide the necessary safety and quality training, tools, and techniques when changes are made to programs and procedures, hold refresher trainings when a corrective action is identified, enable others to effectively achieveQA/Safety goals/objectives and keep employees safe while delivering wholesome, quality products that are safe for consumption.
- Coordinate internal and external audits, including regulatory (FDA) and third-party inspections.
- Investigate all near miss findings and customer/consumer complaints in a timely manner by conducting root cause analysis and implementing/documenting appropriate corrective/preventive actions.
- Oversee and provide training and documentation, including SOPs, quality control records, and preventive control plans to promote a culture of continuous improvement and food safety
- Support sales and regulatory compliance teams by updating product specifications and quality parameters into a product management system. Manage product traceability and recall programs, ensuring rapid and effective responses when needed.
- Monitor raw materials, in-process, and finished products to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Stay current on industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in food safety as you will be responsible for ensuring the facility maintains SQF certification (achieving scores necessary to meet customer requirements) and meets all regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate and meet with all departments to ensure quality objectives are met.
REQUIREMENTS
- Must have a minimum 5 years of experience in quality assurance management in the food manufacturing industry.
- Must have a Bachelor Degree. Bachelor?s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Quality Assurance, or a related field preferred.
- Must have a SQF Practitioner Certification; experience leading SQF audits strongly preferred.
- Must be experienced working with HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) Certification required.
- PCQI Certification required.
- Must have knowledge of FDA regulations, GMPs, HACCP, and food safety systems.
- Must have strong leadership and people management skills.
- Must have excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Prefer candidate is proficient in MS Office and QA management software.
- Client currently uses QT9, but any literacy with a similar software is acceptable
- Must be eligible to work in the U.S without sponsorship
- Must have experience in allergen control, sanitation programs, and supplier quality management.
- Must live within commuting distance to Plant in the greater Pasadena, CA area
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
In return, they can offer a competitive salary, bonus and full benefits. Please send resume to:; jobs foodemployment.com
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application online using the link below.
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