JOB TITLE

Quality Assurance Manager

REPORTS TO

Food/Plant Safety Manager

LOCATION

Quincy, WA

CLASSIFICATION

Salaried -

Exempt SALARY:

$85,000 to $100,000 DOE

NATURE AND SCOPE

Manage all aspects of the Quality Control program at Quincy Foods.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with all departments company-wide to achieve and maintain quality standards.
• Provide training to QA personnel and maintain the consistency of product grading on all shifts.
• Supervise the grading of all raw products.
• Provide annual employee safety training and coordinate bi-weekly safety meetings throughout the year for QA personnel. Review safety minutes and make recommendations for improvement.
• Maintain, review, and update the plant's HACCP, food safety, and quality management programs to comply with the company as well as internal and external audits, and provide training to plant employees on these subjects as required.
• Supervise microbiology lab and document and correct deficiencies in implementation or execution of lab procedures.
• Work with toll pack partners on quality and ingredient issues.
• Manage the sanitation department and monitor performance and cost of sanitation crews.
• Maintain a bacteria sampling program to generate line and environmental profiles, correlate with line conditions, and implement corrective actions to minimize product contamination.
• Order supplies to meet department objectives.
• Maintain complete and accurate records.
• Responsible to ensure all food safety guidelines are adhered to and train employees in this area.
• Coordinate and lead all external food safety and quality audit activities.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related life sciences preferred. A combination of education and industry experience will also be considered. Ability to lead and direct others to achieve departmental goals. Ideal candidate will be a Preventative Controls Qualified Individual or has completed training on Preventative Controls for Human Food. Knowledge of food processing methods and equipment used in the facility. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills and accurate record keeping. Very good computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access). All new employee hiring is contingent upon passing a drug screen.

HOURS:

Fulltime. Overtime as required including weekends. PNW Veg Co., LLC dba Quincy Foods is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action, E-Verify employer. Employment decisions for all applicants and employees will be made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, or other characteristics protected under local, state or federal law.

Pay:

$85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance

Work Location:

In person