Quality Assurance Manager
Company: The Judge Group
Location: Newark
Posted on: April 19, 2024
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Job Description:
We are working with a USDA regulated food manufacturer in the
Newark, NJ area seeking a Quality Assurance Manager with SQF
experience. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance
with regulatory requirements and maintaining exceptional standards
of quality and safety in food production. Leading a team of QA
inspectors and technicians, you will oversee inspection processes,
implement quality assurance initiatives, and uphold both USDA and
SQF standards. Your expertise will be crucial in safeguarding
public health, ensuring food safety, and maintaining product
integrity. This is a very hands on position that requires you to be
mobile throughout the facility on a regular
basis.Responsibilities:Supervision and Leadership:Lead and
supervise a team of QA inspectors and technicians, providing
guidance, training, and support to ensure adherence to USDA and SQF
regulations and company policies.Assign tasks, establish
priorities, and monitor performance to achieve departmental goals
and objectives.Foster a culture of continuous improvement,
teamwork, and accountability within the QA team.Quality Assurance
Compliance:Ensure strict compliance with USDA regulations, SQF
standards, and company procedures related to food safety,
sanitation, labeling, and product quality.Conduct regular
inspections of food production facilities, processes, and products
to verify compliance with regulatory and SQF
requirements.Investigate incidents of non-compliance, document
findings, and implement corrective and preventive actions as
necessary.Documentation and Reporting:Maintain accurate records of
inspections, audits, corrective actions, and SQF documentation,
ensuring completeness and compliance with regulatory and
certification requirements.Prepare comprehensive reports
summarizing QA activities, findings, and recommendations for
management review, regulatory submission, and SQF certification
audits.Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders,
regulatory agencies, SQF auditors, and external partners regarding
QA-related matters.Quality Control and Testing:Develop and
implement robust quality control procedures, including sampling
plans, testing protocols, and product evaluations, to ensure
product integrity and safety.Collaborate closely with laboratory
personnel to coordinate product testing, interpret test results,
and address quality-related issues in compliance with SQF
requirements.Monitor production processes to identify opportunities
for improvement and implement corrective actions to prevent quality
defects and ensure SQF compliance.Training and Development:Provide
comprehensive training and education to employees on QA policies,
procedures, SQF standards, and best practices to promote a culture
of quality awareness, compliance, and continuous
improvement.Conduct regular training sessions on topics such as
food safety, HACCP principles, GMPs, SQF requirements, and
regulatory updates.Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging
technologies, and regulatory changes relevant to food safety,
quality assurance, and SQF certification.Qualifications:Bachelor's
degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field.
Advanced degree preferred.Strong knowledge of USDA regulations, SQF
standards, HACCP principles, food safety systems, and quality
management standards.Experience supervising and leading a team,
with exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills.Proficiency in
interpreting and applying regulatory requirements, conducting
inspections, managing compliance programs, and maintaining SQF
certification.Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail,
and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
effectively.Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with
the capability to investigate and resolve quality issues.Effective
communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to
interact professionally with internal and external
stakeholders.Certification in food safety (e.g., Certified Food
Safety Professional) and SQF Practitioner certification are
desirable.Familiarity with food processing equipment, sanitation
practices, and industry best practices.Ability to work
independently with minimal supervision and adapt to changing
priorities and deadlines.
Keywords: The Judge Group, Bloomfield , Quality Assurance Manager, Executive , Newark, New Jersey
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