quality manager

Job details Summary Spherion $110,000 - $130,000 per year Permanent 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Industry manufacturing & production (Production Occupations) Reference number S_174825 Job details The Quality Manager is responsible for leading all food safety, quality assurance, laboratory oversight, and regulatory compliance activities at a orange juice processing facility. This role ensures compliance with FDA regulations (21 CFR 117), Juice HACCP (21 CFR 120), USDA Organic (NOP), Kosher certification requirements, and applicable state regulations. ... The Quality Manager serves as the site's Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) and has the authority to stop production or prevent product release when food safety risks are identified.

Responsibilities:

Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance Serve as Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI). Maintain and oversee the Food Safety Plan in compliance with 21 CFR 117. Maintain and reassess Juice HACCP Plan per 21 CFR 120, including validation of 5-log pathogen reduction. Lead FDA inspections and manage regulatory communications. Serve as primary contact for USDA Organic and Kosher certifying bodies. Oversee food defense and food fraud prevention programs. Quality Management System (QMS) Maintain and continuously improve the site Quality Management System. Develop and enforce SOPs, SSOPs, and quality procedures. Lead annual Management Review process. Track and report quality KPIs. Drive corrective and preventive action (CAPA) programs. Laboratory & Production Quality Oversight Oversee microbiological and analytical testing programs. Ensure effective environmental monitoring and sanitation verification. Approve product release documentation and Certificates of Analysis. Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions. Audit & Certification Management Lead internal and external audits. Maintain compliance with USDA Organic and Kosher certifications. Conduct annual mock recall and traceability exercises. Team Leadership Lead, coach, and develop the QC Supervisor, Lab Technician, and QC Technicians. Promote a strong food safety and quality culture. Collaborate cross-functionally with Production and Operations. Authority Authority to stop production due to food safety risk. Authority to place product on hold and approve or reject product release. Authority to represent the facility during regulatory inspections.

Working hours:

8:00 AM - 5:00

PM Skills:

See Below Education:

Bachelors Experience:

4-7 years

Qualifications:

Qualifications Bachelor?s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Engineering, or related field. PCQI certification required. HACCP certification required (Juice HACCP preferred). Minimum 5-7 years of food or beverage manufacturing experience. Minimum 3 years in a quality leadership role. Experience leading FDA inspections required. If you have the experience and skills we are looking for, APPLY

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MUST INCLUDE DETAILED RESUME WITH AT LEAST LAST 7 YEARS OF FULL WORK EXPERIENCE

Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). Show less Show more The Quality Manager is responsible for leading all food safety, quality assurance, laboratory oversight, and regulatory compliance activities at a orange juice processing facility. This role ensures compliance with FDA regulations (21 CFR 117), Juice HACCP (21 CFR 120), USDA Organic (NOP), Kosher certification requirements, and applicable state regulations. The Quality Manager serves as the site's Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) and has the authority to stop production or prevent product release when food safety risks are identified.

Responsibilities:

Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance Serve as Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI). Maintain and oversee the Food Safety Plan in compliance with 21 CFR 117. Maintain and reassess Juice HACCP Plan per 21 CFR 120, including validation of 5-log pathogen reduction. Lead FDA inspections and manage regulatory communications. Serve as primary contact for USDA Organic and Kosher certifying bodies. Oversee food defense and food fraud prevention programs. ... Quality Management System (QMS) Maintain and continuously improve the site Quality Management System. Develop and enforce SOPs, SSOPs, and quality procedures. Lead annual Management Review process. Track and report quality KPIs. Drive corrective and preventive action (CAPA) programs. Laboratory & Production Quality Oversight Oversee microbiological and analytical testing programs. Ensure effective environmental monitoring and sanitation verification. Approve product release documentation and Certificates of Analysis. Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions. Audit & Certification Management Lead internal and external audits. Maintain compliance with USDA Organic and Kosher certifications. Conduct annual mock recall and traceability exercises. Team Leadership Lead, coach, and develop the QC Supervisor, Lab Technician, and QC Technicians. Promote a strong food safety and quality culture. Collaborate cross-functionally with Production and Operations. Authority Authority to stop production due to food safety risk. Authority to place product on hold and approve or reject product release. Authority to represent the facility during regulatory inspections.

Working hours:

8:00 AM - 5:00

PM Skills:

See Below Education:

Bachelors Experience:

4-7 years

Qualifications:

Qualifications Bachelor?s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Engineering, or related field. PCQI certification required. HACCP certification required (Juice HACCP preferred). Minimum 5-7 years of food or beverage manufacturing experience. Minimum 3 years in a quality leadership role. Experience leading FDA inspections required. If you have the experience and skills we are looking for, APPLY

TODAY AT

https://www.spherion.com/ TODAY.

MUST INCLUDE DETAILED RESUME WITH AT LEAST LAST 7 YEARS OF FULL WORK EXPERIENCE

Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). Show less Show more key responsibilities Food Safety & Regulatory ComplianceServe as Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI).Maintain and oversee the Food Safety Plan in compliance with 21 CFR 117.Maintain and reassess Juice HACCP Plan per 21 CFR 120, including validation of 5-log pathogen reduction.

Lead FDA inspections and manage regulatory communications.

Serve as primary contact for USDA Organic and Kosher certifying bodies.

Oversee food defense and food fraud prevention programs.

Quality Management System (QMS)Maintain and continuously improve the site Quality Management System.

Develop and enforce SOPs, SSOPs, and quality procedures.

Lead annual Management Review process.

Track and report quality KPIs.

Drive corrective and preventive action (CAPA) programs.

Laboratory & Production Quality OversightOversee microbiological and analytical testing programs.

Ensure effective environmental monitoring and sanitation verification.

Approve product release documentation and Certificates of Analysis.

Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions.

Audit & Certification ManagementLead internal and external audits.

Maintain compliance with USDA Organic and Kosher certifications.

Conduct annual mock recall and traceability exercises.

Team LeadershipLead, coach, and develop the QC Supervisor, Lab Technician, and QC Technicians.

Promote a strong food safety and quality culture.

Collaborate cross-functionally with Production and Operations.

AuthorityAuthority to stop production due to food safety risk.

Authority to place product on hold and approve or reject product release.

Authority to represent the facility during regulatory inspections. experience 4-7 years skills See Below qualifications QualificationsBachelor?s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Engineering, or related field.

PCQI certification required.

HACCP certification required (Juice HACCP preferred).Minimum 5-7 years of food or beverage manufacturing experience.

Minimum 3 years in a quality leadership role.

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