Responsable FSQA Position Available In Knox, Tennessee
Tallo's Job Summary: The FSQA Manager will oversee Plant Food Safety, Quality, and Sanitation, ensuring compliance with BRC standards, managing audits, investigating complaints, and leading team development. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Food Science, 6+ years of QA experience in food manufacturing, and certifications in HACCP and PCQI. This direct hire position offers a competitive salary based on education and experience, with a Monday-Friday day shift schedule.
Job Description
FSQA Manager Direct hire! The FSQA Manager will be responsible for the Plant Food Safety, Quality and Sanitation. Here’s a breakdown of the key responsibilities and required skills:
Food Safety & Quality Program Development & Implementation:
BRC Leadership:
Ensuring compliance with BRC standards.
HACCP/PCQI
Developing and maintaining HACCP plans, identifying hazards, and implementing controls.
GMP & Sanitation Audits:
Conducting audits, identifying deficiencies, and implementing corrective actions.
Complaint & Hold Management:
Investigating customer complaints, foreign material events, and non-conforming products.
Hygiene Management:
Overseeing facility hygiene, GMP training, and sanitation validation.
Regulatory Compliance:
Ensuring compliance with FSMA, BRC, and other certifications (Organic, Gluten-Free, Kosher).
Auditing:
Managing internal and external audits.
Sampling & Testing:
Overseeing ingredient, finished product, and environmental testing.
Supplier Management:
Monitoring supplier quality through vendor assurance programs.
Environmental Monitoring:
Managing the environmental monitoring program and conducting risk assessments.
Hold & Disposition Management:
Managing held products and materials.
Pest & Chemical Control:
Managing pest and chemical control programs.
Food Security:
Managing the food security program.
Team Leadership & Development:
Training & SOP Development:
Creating and implementing SOPs for the quality and sanitation teams.
Problem Solving & Critical Thinking:
Teaching problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Staffing & Performance Management:
Managing staffing levels, conducting performance evaluations, and administering disciplinary actions.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Production Floor Presence:
Spending significant time on the production floor.
Quality Contact:
Serving as the main quality contact for daily facility activities.
Compliance Enforcement:
Ensuring plant-wide compliance with quality programs.
Communication:
Communicating effectively with other departments.
Specification Management:
Ensuring customer specifications are accurately implemented.
Corrective & Preventive Actions:
Determining and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
Financial Reporting:
Providing accurate departmental information to finance. GMP training.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biological Science, or a related field. 6+ years of experience in Quality Assurance in a food manufacturing facility. HACCP and PCQI certifications. Understanding of production equipment and sanitary design. Experience with sanitation, SSOPs, and chemical selection. Strong organizational and planning skills. Commitment to continuous improvement. Experience with industry standards, regulations, and audits (FSMA, GFSI, BRC, HACCP). Strong training and employee engagement skills. This is a direct hire position with a Monday-Friday day shift work schedule. Le salaire est proportionnel au niveau d’éducation et à l’expérience applicable.
