Job Title: Food Safety Quality Assurance Manager
Location: Hoover, AL
Job Overview:
A local baked goods production company is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to ensure product safety, quality, and compliance with customer and company standards. This role involves overseeing quality control processes, managing staff, implementing improvements, and maintaining a culture of excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise staff responsible for microbiological testing and quality control.
- Oversee weight, defect control, and "hold" policies to meet company standards.
- Resolve product complaints and maintain records.
- Lead quality audits, GMP, sanitation, and safety inspections.
- Collaborate with plant management on quality improvements.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, GMP, and regulatory standards.
- Develop and report quality-related operational data.
- Manage corrective actions and continuous improvement processes.
- Provide technical assistance on quality and food safety standards.
- Support product transitions from R&D to production with proper safety information.
Requirements:
- 5-10 years of experience in the food industry (corporate or plant).
- 3-5 years of supervisory experience in a food manufacturing plant.
- Strong knowledge of food microbiology, FDA regulations, HACCP, GMP, and ISO/IEC 17025:2018.
- Experience in GFSI benchmark audits, CAPA, and corrective actions.
- Proficient in Excel and other spreadsheet software.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field preferred.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary ($85,000-$100,000/year)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance, paid time off, and bonus based on performance
- Paid holidays, including Christmas and New Year's
- Relocation assistance available
- Job Type: Full-time