Quality Assurance Manager - Los Angeles, CA
REQUIRED:
- Bachelor's degree in Science, Microbiology, or a related field
- Five or more years of experience working in food safety and quality
- Experience working with proteins and ready-to-eat products
- HACCP, PCQI and SQF/BRC Certifications
- Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance for HACCP, GMP, USDA, and FDA requirements
- Working knowledge of foodborne pathogens and food spoilage microorganisms
- Experience in a USDA-inspected food manufacturing environment
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of the SQF food safety system, and maintain a strong food safety culture facility-wide
- Manage all food safety and quality prerequisite programs, including the supplier approval program, customer complaints, HACCP (USDA and FDA), SSOPs, GMPs (including daily sanitation compliance), allergen program, and continuous training
- Manage the development, maintenance, and verification of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all processes impacting food safety and quality
- Oversee the microbiological testing program in coordination with third-party laboratories, including sample submission, review of analytical results against established specifications and historical trends, and implementation of appropriate corrective actions when necessary
- Performs monitoring, verification, and validation activities related to SQF and HACCP programs
- Responsible for the USDA label approval process and maintaining up-to-date product knowledge
*Special opportunity to join an established and growing, highly-regarded category leader
*Competitive compensation, bonus, and benefits are offered
