food safety manager

ChocXO Chocolatier

<p><b>Company Overview:</b></p><p>ChocXO Chocolatier LLC is a fast-growing, premium North American chocolate manufacturer redefining how modern food manufacturing is built and scaled. Privately owned, well-capitalized, and founder-led, we operate at the intersection of branded CPG, contract manufacturing, innovation, and sustainability &mdash; with the freedom to invest long-term and do things the right way.</p><p>In the past year alone, we have:</p><ul><li>Scaled from one manufacturing site to three</li><li>Expanded our brand portfolio, including the mission-driven Endangered Species Chocolate</li><li>Invested heavily in new capacity, automation, and enterprise-grade systems</li><li>Begun construction on a next-generation manufacturing campus in Rockwall, Texas</li></ul><p>Our manufacturing footprint includes:</p><ul><li>Delta, British Columbia &ndash; 60,000 sq. ft., fully automated, SQF Level 3 flagship</li><li>Indianapolis, Indiana &ndash; 35,000 sq. ft. facility, home of Endangered Species Chocolate</li><li>Rockwall, Texas &ndash; 225,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art manufacturing and distribution complex opening in 2026</li></ul><p>We are now entering the most important phase of our growth: institutionalizing excellence. This is the shift from growth powered by heroics to growth powered by systems, discipline, and repeatability.</p><p><b>The Role</b><br/>The QA &amp; Food Safety Manager is responsible for ensuring that product quality standards and food safety systems meet company standards, federal regulations and customer expectations. This position provides leadership and training to ensure organizational policies, regulations and procedures are met as related to food safety and compliance with legislation and regulation. The QA &amp; Food Safety Manager is responsible for establishing the processes to improve the effectiveness of the SQF, GFCO, Organic, Kosher, Vegan, Fair Trade and Non-GMO Systems and to demonstrate continuous improvement in food safety and quality culture.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>Develops, implements, monitors and updates food quality SOPs.</li><li>Issues, reviews and maintains product specifications and certificates of analysis</li><li>Ensures proper Quality Assurance documentation and control is implemented, maintained, and conducts ongoing verifications.</li><li>Collaborates with the product development team to ensure quality assurance requirements are met</li><li>Develops, implements and trains all employees on quality assurance, food safety and security, and crisis management procedures</li><li>Develop programs to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements</li><li>Develops and maintains FSPCA plans and processes to focus on enhancing food safety and preventive controls</li><li>Develops, implements, monitors and updates food safety and sanitation SOPs.</li><li>Ensures policies and procedures are followed during purchasing, receiving, storing, shipping, raw material evaluations, sanitation and compliance with good manufacturing practices.</li><li>Ensures that Chewters is achieving improvement on related Key Performance Indicators</li><li>Develop food safety programs, including transport, storage, purchasing, shipping and receiving, equipment and preventive maintenance, personnel and training, sanitation and pest control, recall programs, and operational control programs.</li><li>Keep-to-date knowledge of new food safety risks, regulatory changes impacting food safety and novel approaches to food safety issue and to present this to cross-functional departments</li><li>Manages the sanitation team to conduct thorough cleaning on machines so that lines are operational and to sanitation standards</li><li>Drives and encourages ownership on sanitation practices, Line operators and line workers that exceeds expected levels of cleanliness and orderliness.</li><li>Champions a Lean system and practices in facility</li><li>Improve overall plant cleanliness assigning sanitation personnel and daily plant inspections</li><li>Establishes the processes to improve the effectiveness of the SQF, GFCO, Organic, Vegan, Fair Trade and Kosher Systems to demonstrate continuous improvement.</li><li>Performs food safety and quality audits to verify compliance with regulatory and Food Safety standards</li><li>Leads the resolution of issues related to quality policies, procedures, regulations, and compliance, and sets action priorities.</li><li>Oversees all customer specifications, technical requirements and product standards are current and updated. Direct, develop, manage and update all quality programs as necessary to comply with customer regulatory and company standards (Quality Programs include Vendor Certification, Incoming Goods Inspection, Sanitation, FSPCA, Pest Control, Non-Compliance/Hold</li><li>Provides leadership in resolving customer complaints, Control the recording of all corrective action procedures and publish progress reports to be in compliance with SQF requirements</li><li>Contacts the suppliers/ reviews supplier&rsquo;s data on an on-going basis and keeps the supplier matrix updated on an on-going basis. Follows up with the suppliers on the missing/expired documentations regularly and as per outlined in Vendor Approval program</li><li>Liaise with regulatory agents and inspectors to ensure that the facility is compliant with legislation and regulations.</li><li>Develops, implements, monitors and updates annual QA budget</li><li>Leads a change management process to build organizational understanding of proposed changes, establish support from key leadership stakeholders, and effectively implement new deployment and job models.</li></ul><p>Monitor and review training program for QA staff and ensure that the latest OH&amp;S, Quality and FSPCA Practices are included in the training program and continually assess employee competencies to ensure all t have a complete working understanding of the Quality Policy&amp; Food safety fundamentals</p><p><b>Required Experience &amp; Profile</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in food science or related field</li><li>SQF or any other GFSI certification</li><li>Experience with Mondelez Plant certification process a major plus</li><li>Minimum 10 years of experience in the food processing industry</li><li>Experience with Plant QA/Sanitation/Food Safety or manufacturing</li><li>Knowledge of FSPCA and other food safety regulations</li><li>Experience in Food Safety Regulations (US and Canada)</li><li>In-depth understanding in food microbiology/food chemistry/toxicology</li><li>Proven track record of continuous improvement successes and efficiencies; familiar with lean manufacturing principles including Root Cause Analysis</li><li>Leads by example &ndash; displays expected leadership qualities and values of the company.</li><li>Delegation -Delegating tasks to the right employee, department, or team.</li><li>Teamwork - building an inclusive workforce.</li><li>Positivity - be on board with the direction of the company.</li><li>Communication - able to clearly and professionally communicate with others. Able to provide honest and effective feedback and able to professionally approach disagreements or difficult conversations.</li><li>Listening &ndash; Actively listens to others to indicate others are heard and opinions are valued.</li><li>Emotional Intelligence &ndash; Having emotional awareness; the ability to harness emotions and apply them to tasks like thinking and problem solving; and the ability to manage emotions, which includes regulating own emotions and cheering up or calming down other people.</li><li>Decision making &ndash; Able to solve problems and make fact-based decisions on time.</li><li>Collaboration - Promotes collaboration by unifying teams, setting common goals and incentivizing collaborative work.</li><li>Flexibility &ndash; Ability to adapt own management style to the diverse needs within their team.</li></ul><p><b>Working Conditions</b>:</p><ul><li>Able to sit and stand in an office setting</li><li>Able to walk around on the production floor as needed</li><li>Must wear protective clothing, such as coats, hair nets and safety shoes when on the production floor</li><li>Exposure to machinery sounds and loud noise levels</li><li>Ability to push, pull, bend and lift in an office and production setting</li></ul><p><b>Location</b></p><ul><li>Role is based at Rockwall, TX (DFW area)</li></ul><p>Education:</p><ul><li>Bachelor's (Required)</li></ul><p>Ability to Commute:</p><ul><li>Rockwall, TX 75087 (Required)</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

QA Food Safety Manager

Amazon.com

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>DESCRIPTION</b></h2><div>
The North American Food Safety Operations Program Team ensures that all Amazon Distribution and Retail/Grocery Fulfillment sites meet safety criteria, regulatory requirements and brand standards. They collaborate with a diverse range of internal stakeholders to develop and implement comprehensive policies and procedures across the fulfillment network. They excel at translating food safety initiatives into clear, actionable guidelines, facilitating seamless adoption across the fulfillment network.<br>
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Key job responsibilities<br>
<ul><li>Develop, enhance, and optimize Amazon Food Safety Operations programs and standard work protocols, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and regulatory requirements
</li><li>Design, implement, and evaluate comprehensive training programs to drive food safety execution at the retail level for maximum proficiency and effectiveness
</li><li>Develop, enhance, and optimize requirements for third party vendors (e.g., pest control vendor, sanitation vendor) and manage their performance</li><li>Proactively identify opportunities for leveraging external expertise, then source, manage, and collaborate with third-party consultants for validations, research, and benchmarking to continuously improve food safety programs
</li><li>Establish and maintain a robust set of program metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure output performance, track progress, and identify areas for improvement in food safety programs, using data-driven insights to inform continuous improvement efforts
</li><li>Lead cross-functional teams to implement food safety initiatives, ensuring seamless integration with existing operational processes and systems
</li><li>Compose and edit detailed business review documents to effectively communicate food safety program health and program improvement initiatives<br>
</li></ul><br>
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A day in the life<br>
In this role, you will be elevating food safety compliance standards across Amazon's network of Distribution and Retail/Grocery Fulfillment sites. Your typical day will blend strategic planning with innovative program development. You&rsquo;ll work with a diverse range of internal stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation of program changes. You'll analyze trends, conduct comprehensive program assessments, and collaborate with third-party experts when required to continuously enhance our processes. This fast-paced role requires a balance of strategic thinking and analytical skills.
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About the team<br>
The North American Food Safety Operations Program Team designs, enhances, and governs operational food safety programs that drive compliance, mitigate risk, and support scalable business growth. We collaborate across stakeholder groups to drive food safety standards, standard work, culture, and training. We leverage metrics and technology for continuous improvement. Our initiatives ensure the safety of products for millions of customers, reinforcing their confidence in Amazon.</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS</b></h2><ul><li>6+ years of compliance, audit or risk management experience</li><li>5+ years of program or project Management experience</li><li>Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level</li><li>Bachelor's degree or equivalent</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</b></h2><ul><li>Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification</li><li>Experience leveraging technology and implementing lean principles / Six Sigma methodologies to drive process improvements or equivalent</li><li>Master's degree or equivalent</li><li>Master&rsquo;s degree in Food Science or related field</li></ul><br>
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.<br>
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Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you&rsquo;re applying in isn&rsquo;t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.<p><br>
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life &amp; AD&amp;D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.</p><br>
USA, VA, Arlington - 121,200.00 - 163,900.00 USD annually</div><p></p>

Retail Food Safety Program Manager, Food Safety Operations Program Team

Oterra

<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div>Job Description</div>
<div>Position Title</div>
<div><b>
Quality Assurance Manager &ndash; FIS</b></div>
<div>
Department</div>
<div><b>
Quality Assurance</b></div>
<div>
Reports To</div>
<div><b>
FIS Site Leader</b></div>
<div>
Direct Reports</div>
<div>
QA Specialists across <b>Oterra US Sites</b></div>
<p></p>
<div>Position Summary</div>
<div>
The <b>QA Manager &ndash; FIS</b> is responsible and accountable for maintaining and continuously improving quality systems that enable the site to operate effectively and efficiently while complying with all <b>global standards, local regulations, and legal requirements</b>.</div>
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This role ensures the implementation and oversight of <b>food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance programs</b>, including HACCP, GMP, and certification standards. The QA Manager leads quality initiatives, manages audits and certifications, and supports cross-functional collaboration to maintain product safety, integrity, and compliance across Oterra operations.</div>
<p></p>
<div>Key Responsibilities</div>
<div>Quality Systems &amp; Food Safety</div>
<ul>
<li><div>Serve as <b>HACCP Team Leader or active HACCP team member</b>.</div>
</li>
<li><div>Review and approve <b>HACCP analyses</b> of production processes in alignment with global and cross-site HACCP requirements.</div>
</li>
<li><div>Implement and maintain <b>local HACCP, GMP procedures, pest control systems</b>, and verification activities.</div>
</li>
<li><div>Develop and maintain the <b>environmental monitoring program framework</b> and approve monitoring reports.</div>
</li>
<li><div>Define and implement requirements for <b>raw material handling, segregation, labeling, and receiving inspection</b>.</div>
</li>
<li><div>Approve <b>allergen cleaning validation and verification results</b>.</div>
</li>
<li><div>Implement and maintain systems for <b>corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)</b>.</div>
</li>
</ul><div>Quality Control &amp; Process Oversight</div>
<ul>
<li><div>Approve <b>change control documentation</b> impacting product quality, HACCP analysis, and cleaning efficiency.</div>
</li>
<li><div>Approve <b>new products, production shifts, and process changes</b>, particularly when involving new raw materials or processes.</div>
</li>
<li><div>Approve <b>User Requirement Specifications (URS)</b> for new equipment, qualification programs, and validation results prior to production release.</div>
</li>
</ul><div>Audits &amp; Compliance</div>
<ul>
<li><div>Conduct <b>internal audits</b> according to the global audit plan.</div>
</li>
<li><div>Evaluate, audit, and approve <b>toll manufacturers and food safety&ndash;critical service providers</b>.</div>
</li>
<li><div>Perform audits of <b>raw material manufacturers, distributors, external warehouses, subcontractors, and transporters</b> in accordance with global standards.</div>
</li>
<li><div>Lead and manage <b>external certification audits and customer audits</b>, including handling findings and corrective actions.</div>
</li>
<li><div>Support and maintain <b>regulatory and certification authorizations</b>, including FDA, Organic, Kosher, and Halal.</div>
</li>
<li><div>Provide input into the <b>global audit plan</b> and ensure auditor competency.</div>
</li>
</ul><div>Training &amp; Development</div>
<ul>
<li><div>Deliver training in:</div>
<ul>
<li><div>Quality systems</div>
</li>
<li><div>HACCP</div>
</li>
<li><div>GMP</div>
</li>
<li><div>Corrective and preventive action processes</div>
</li>
</ul></li></ul><div>Continuous Improvement &amp; Reporting</div>
<ul>
<li><div>Support <b>customer complaint handling</b>, including challenging and approving root cause analyses and preventive actions.</div>
</li>
<li><div>Identify <b>preventive actions and improvement opportunities</b> based on incidents, complaints, audits, and CAPA trends.</div>
</li>
<li><div>Report on <b>local and global KPIs</b> to site management and the Head of QA, Oterra.</div>
</li>
<li><div>Plan, conduct, and report <b>management review activities</b>.</div>
</li>
</ul><div>Cross-Functional Support</div>
<ul>
<li><div>Provide <b>quality support to Sales through Salesforce</b> and other customer interactions when needed.</div>
</li>
</ul><p></p><div>Qualifications &amp; Competencies</div>
<div>Education &amp; Experience</div>
<ul>
<li><div>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or equivalent experience in:</div>
<ul>
<li><div>Food Science</div>
</li>
<li><div>Food Manufacturing</div>
</li>
<li><div>Chemical Engineering</div>
</li>
<li><div>Microbiology</div>
</li>
<li><div>Or related field</div>
</li>
</ul></li><li><div>Experience working in <b>food manufacturing or food ingredient production environments</b>.</div>
</li>
</ul><div>Technical Expertise</div>
<ul>
<li><div>Strong knowledge of <b>Food Safety Management Systems and HACCP</b>.</div>
</li>
<li><div>Experience with <b>FSSC 22000 or equivalent food safety standards</b>.</div>
</li>
<li><div>Experience conducting or supporting <b>quality and food safety audits</b>.</div>
</li>
<li><div>Understanding of <b>production processes and product applications</b>.</div>
</li>
</ul><div>Leadership &amp; Professional Skills</div>
<ul>
<li><div>Demonstrated <b>leadership and team management capabilities</b>.</div>
</li>
<li><div>Strong <b>cross-functional collaboration and interpersonal skills</b>.</div>
</li>
<li><div>Effective <b>communication, presentation, and training abilities</b>.</div>
</li>
<li><div>Highly <b>systematic, customer-focused, and results-oriented</b>.</div>
</li>
<li><div>Ability to manage <b>multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment</b>.</div>
</li>
</ul><p></p><div>Focus Areas</div>
<ul>
<li><div>Food safety compliance and certification standards</div>
</li>
<li><div>Continuous improvement of quality systems</div>
</li>
<li><div>Audit readiness and regulatory compliance</div>
</li>
<li><div>Cross-site quality alignment</div>
</li>
</ul></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Application Deadline:
</b></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Job ID: </b>2698
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Location:
</b>Marshfield, MO, US, 65706
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Job Posting Function: </b>Quality / Control / Health &amp; Safety</div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

QA Manager FIS

LSG Sky Chefs

<div><p><b>Job Title:</b> Food Safety/Quality Assurance Technician<br>
<b>Job Location:</b> San Francisco-USA-94128<br>
<b>Work Location Type:</b> On-Site<br>
<b>Salary Range:</b> $25.00 - 29.00 per hour</p><br>
<p></p>
<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
About us</b></h2>
</div><div><p>
LSG Sky Chefs is one of the world&rsquo;s largest airline catering and hospitality providers, known for its outstanding reputation and dynamic approach in the industry. Voted &ldquo;Airline Caterer of the Year in North America&rdquo; for 2023 and 2024, we are committed to excellence and innovation, driven by the dedication and expertise of our talented employees. Our team members are the heart and soul of our success, consistently delivering exceptional culinary experiences and outstanding service to our clients and their passengers across North and Latin America.</p></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Role Purpose Statement</b></h2>
</div><div><p>
We are seeking a meticulous Quality Assurance / Food Safety Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a background in food production and be responsible for monitoring the production facility floor ensuring the quality of our products meets industry standards and customer expectations. 80% of your time will be spent walking around the facility floor.</p></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Main Accountabilities</b></h2>
</div><div><ul><li>Maintain and initiate all recordkeeping and key performance indicators pertinent to the Quality Department to include, but not limited to Food Safety, Sanitation, Regulatory Agencies (County Health, State Health Dept. and FDA), internal and airline customers.</li><li>Daily monitor of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) for compliance</li><li>Verify of coolers and freezer room temperature for compliance</li><li>Perform environmental swabs and microbiological sampling, submittal to local laboratory for analysis</li><li>Obtain Chef Table samples to verify compliance to specification</li><li>Assist the Quality Manager in specific training and daily initiatives addressing quality, food safety, and sanitation issues to drive process improvements</li><li>Conduct work station inspections to verify compliance (gold standard verification, specs, sanitizer, food temperatures, HACCP documentation, phf set-up)</li><li>Conduct portion control weight compliance to specifications</li><li>Conduct inspection checks (dispatch, galley, non-bonded, bonded, equipment)</li><li>Verify Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) logs and other documents are accurately completed on a daily basis</li><li>Create charts, trending reports, training materials and visuals</li><li>Maintain, monitor standards and train employees in compliance to the Regulated Garbage Standards to meet USDA requirements</li><li>Monitoring night sanitation work</li><li>Train hourly employees as needed</li><li>Perform other tasks as requested</li><li>80% of your time will be spent walking around the facility floor, must have open availability to handle compliance issues that come up including weekends and holidays as operations require</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Knowledge, Skills and Experience</b></h2>
</div><div><ul><li>High School Diploma above or equivalent food industry experience, preferably experience in food science, nutrition science, chemistry, microbiology background.</li><li>Proficient in using computer and basic software such as Microsoft, create and maintain trending charts, SOP&rsquo;s, use of calculator, weight scales, and thermometers, ATP testing equipment, mechanical food portioning and processing equipment.</li><li>Must be detail oriented and have strong communication skills.</li><li><b>Ability to work in cold environment (&lt;40*F)</b></li><li>Ability to work with minimum to no supervision, act in liaison of the Supervisor, self-starter, and problem solver.</li><li>Ability to lift/push a minimum of 25 lbs.</li><li>Strong mathematical, analytical, verbal, written, interpersonal and organizational skills</li><li>Ability to work in fast paced environment with large groups</li></ul></div></div></div>
<p><b>
LSG Sky Chefs</b> is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.</p></div>

Food Safety/Quality Assurance Technician

Sindh Balochistan Coastal Company

<p><b>Job Title: Quality Control Manager </b><br/><b>Department:</b> Quality Control<br/><b>Location:</b> West Wharf, Karachi</p><p><b>Company Description</b><br/>Sindh Balochistan Coastal Company (SBCC), headquartered in Karachi, Pakistan, is a leading exporter of frozen seafood established in 2019. Specializing in sustainably sourced seafood from the pristine waters of Sindh and Balochistan, SBCC has earned a reputation for delivering high-quality products to international markets. The company prioritizes sustainability and supports local fishing communities while utilizing advanced processing techniques and adhering to strict quality standards. With a commitment to customer satisfaction and environmental responsibility, SBCC caters to a diverse range of clients worldwide, offering the freshest seafood products.</p><p><b>Job Summary</b><br/>The Quality Control Manager will oversee all quality assurance and food safety operations to ensure compliance with international standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications across procurement, processing, storage, and export.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>Implement and maintain food safety systems (HACCP, ISO 22000, BRCGS, GMP) and ensure proper documentation and traceability.</li><li>Ensure compliance with international export regulations and coordinate inspections, certifications, and audits.</li><li>Supervise raw material inspection, in-process quality checks, laboratory testing, and cold chain management.</li><li>Oversee hygiene, sanitation, and food safety training across facilities.</li><li>Handle customer complaints, corrective actions, and represent the company during buyer and third-party audits.</li><li>Lead and manage QC and laboratory teams, driving continuous improvement in quality standards.</li></ul><p><b>Requirements</b></p><ul><li>BS / MSc in Food Science, Fisheries, Marine Biology, or related field.</li><li><b>2&ndash;5 years of relevant experience</b> in seafood processing or food export quality control.</li><li>Knowledge of international seafood export standards and food safety systems HACCP / ISO / BRCGS</li></ul><p>Pay: Rs125,000.00 - Rs150,000.00 per month</p><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Quality Control Manager

Riyadh Doha Farm

<p>We are hiring <b>Quality Control Manager</b>. Immediate joiners with valid QID &amp; NOC. Qatar local hire only</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li><b>Food Safety and Compliance:</b> Implement and enforce Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), ISO standards, and local regulatory requirements.</li><li><b>Quality Inspections:</b> Oversee daily operational checks, including temperature checks, pH checks, and modified atmosphere packaging inspections to ensure product freshness.</li><li><b>Animal Welfare:</b> Monitor the receiving and stunning processes to ensure humane handling of livestock.</li><li><b>Sanitation (SSOPs):</b> Maintain rigorous cleanliness and sanitation standards (SSOPs) throughout the facility.</li><li><b>Traceability:</b> Ensure full traceability of products from &quot;farm to fork&quot;.</li><li><b>Lab Analysis:</b> Coordinate on-site laboratory testing for microbial and chemical analysis of products.</li><li><b>Team Leadership:</b> Train, lead, and manage QC technicians and operatives to maintain a strong food safety culture.</li><li><b>Audit Management:</b> Lead internal and external audits and manage non-conformance situations.</li></ul><p><b>Requirements:</b></p><ul><li><b>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Food Science, Animal Science, Quality Assurance, or a related field</b>.</li><li>Arab National preferred</li><li>Previous experience as Quality Control Manager - Production</li><li>Good communication skill in English</li></ul><p>Job Types: Full-time, Permanent</p>

Quality Control Manager - Production

Mayfield Dairy Farms

<div><p>General Purpose</p>
<p>
Manage and lead a quality department and ensure effective quality execution, continuous improvement, and regulatory compliance. In conjunction with plant operations, maintain an effective culture of food safety and quality within the facility. Develop and/or maintain processes that ensure finished product is food safe and meets finished product specifications. Function as a highly organized and effective communicator with the ability to investigate and lead solution-based decision making in the plant.</p>
<p>
</p><p>Job Duties and Responsibilities</p>
<ul>
<li>Ensure daily plant quality and food safety operations are compliant with DFA policies and procedures and local, state, and federal regulations</li>
<li>Maintain audit readiness</li>
<li>Maintain a robust food safety program and subsequent quality program</li>
<li>Escalate non-conformance events to the quality director and plant manager</li>
<li>Oversee plant sanitation to drive a robust sanitation program</li>
<li>Ensure the plant pest control programs are current, followed, and utilized to enable proactive maintenance</li>
<li>Manage the facility's change control program to enable robust risk assessment and decisions</li>
<li>Ensure compliance to specification, manufacturing instructions, and preventive maintenance programs. Partner with operations to ensure preventive maintenance program is robust and adhered to</li>
<li>Collaboratively lead investigations relating to non-conforming events driving to root cause(s) and effective resolution</li>
<li>Manage hold and release programs</li>
<li>Review records daily to ensure all records are completed as required and review/approval is current for preventive controls, laboratory, sanitation, production, and verification checks</li>
<li>Track and report on plant quality key performance indicators (KPIs)</li>
<li>Participate in the annual plant budgeting process</li>
<li>Partner with the plant manager on identifying key capital projects that support food safety and quality initiatives</li>
<li>Provide training to the plant personnel concerning food safety, Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), and regulatory compliance</li>
<li>Provide quality leadership during unplanned events or emergencies</li>
<li>Provide visible leadership by participating in facility walk throughs and internal audits</li>
<li>Engage and interact with all personnel on a regular basis assisting them with their challenges and questions concerning food safety</li>
<li>Collaborate with R&amp;D during new/reformulated product introduction to ensure compliance with already established specifications and regulatory requirements</li>
<li>Serve as the point of contact for customer related issues, complaints, or inquires</li>
<li>Manage plant complaint investigations ensuring a thorough, effective, timely and customer facing response</li>
<li>Monitor compliance to customer expectation and specifications; communicate any issues/concerns</li>
<li>Maintain plant preparedness for customer and regulatory visits</li>
<li>Manage all analytical and micro activities performed at the facility</li>
<li>Oversee the development of laboratory practices to ensure accurate and precise quality control (QC) results</li>
<li>Perform data analysis to identify critical trends or find leading indicators to enable proactive decisions</li>
<li>Coordinate the collection and evaluation of raw materials and finished products</li>
<li>Ensure the Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP) is robust, and risk based with a search and destroy mentality applied. Determine root cause of failures and take the appropriate corrective action</li>
<li>Escalate nonconformances to quality director and plant manager in a timely fashion</li>
<li>Coordinate and supervise factory and external lab testing of samples; generate Certificate of Analysis (COA's)</li>
<li>Maintain the quality management system and ensure documents are up to date and comply to the food safety and quality (FSQ) policies and standards</li>
<li>Prepare plant specific work instructions as needed</li>
<li>Ensure SSOP documents are robust and adhere to the sanitation standard</li>
<li>Ensure all forms and work instructions are reviewed, revised, and updated annually</li>
<li>Perform management activities such as administering employee promotions and transfers; conducting ongoing performance conversations; mentoring, training, and coaching employees</li>
<li>Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements</li>
<li>The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required</li>
</ul>Requirements:
<p>Education and Experience</p>
<ul>
<li>Undergraduate degree in food science, biological sciences, or related curriculum (or equivalent combination of education and experience)</li>
<li>5 to 8 years of quality assurance or related experience in a food, beverage, or similar facility</li>
<li>Demonstrated leadership attributes, team leadership, or supervisory experience; 1+ year of manager experience preferred</li>
<li>Certification and/or License &ndash; PCQI, HACCP, SQF Practitioner certifications preferred; may be required during course of employment</li>
</ul>
<p>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</p>
<ul>
<li>Strong knowledge of both laboratory and plant current good manufacturing practices (cGMPs)</li>
<li>Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems</li>
<li>Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management</li>
<li>Skill in leadership and coaching</li>
<li>Critical thinking, analysis, mathematical calculations, and statistical evaluations</li>
<li>Able to organize and prioritize resources to achieve goals</li>
<li>Able to multi-task; able to keep organized records; able to work with accuracy and attention to detail</li>
<li>Able to translate accounting, financial, and KPI data into plant performance and determine steps to correct and improve</li>
<li>Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, for a diverse range of internal and external audiences</li>
<li>Able to work in collaboration effectively and foster good teamwork</li>
<li>Able to take appropriate steps to find solutions to complex problems</li>
<li>Able to present options and ideas to current processes or procedures</li>
<li>Able to handle challenging or conflict situations with tact and professionalism</li>
<li>Able to respond courteously and efficiently to inquiries, complaints, and requests</li>
<li>Able to interpret and apply company policies</li>
<li>Able to adapt and manage to change effectively</li>
</ul>
<p>Must be able to read, write and speak English</p>
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</p><p>An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans</p><br>
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Compensation: $100-120K</div>

Quality Assurance Manager - Ice Cream

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