Job Description

Quality Assurance (QA) Manager

About Us

Desi Fresh Foods is a leading "cultured" dairy manufacturer with over 23 years of experience. We

produce high-quality and consistent products, which include yogurt (Dahi or Indian, Greek and traditional), smoothies / yogurt drinks, sour cream, and dips from single serve options to food service side. We are currently seeking a skilled Facility Porter to join our team and contribute to the ongoing success of our facility in Frederick Country, Virginia!

About the Role

The Quality Assurance (QA) Manager is responsible for maintaining Food Safety and Quality Assurance Management Systems to support manufacturing of wholesome and quality food. QA Manager serves as SQF Practitioner, maintains, and implements Policies and Procedures in accordance with SQF code.

Responsibilities

• Implement corrective actions and preventive measures related to food safety and food non-conformities

• Supervises one QA Technician
• Implement developed Quality policies and procedures
• Conduct Quality Audits and retains regulatory documentation and records
• Implement cleaning, housekeeping activities, and master sanitation schedule
• Responsible for investigating food safety and quality related incidents discovered through customer complaints and reported by Production personnel
• Responsible for Pest Control Program
• Implement Microbiological Program
• Conducts Internal Monthly Audit
• Responsible for Foreign Material Program
• Manage Product Specification & Compliance with labeling
• Maintains Company Food Safety and Quality Training
• Conduct pro-op inspections and operational inspections
• Conducts sampling of Finish Goods to assure all regulatory Quality standards are met prior to releasing
• Monitors Coolers Temperature
• Leads Customers Audits/ and any other 3 rd party Audits
• Responds to customers' requests in a promptly matter
• Leads Quality Regulatory Compliance and Auditing
• Responsible for approving new ingredients and packaging
• Supports product development
• Supports product launch

Skills / Requirements:

• Must have at least 5 years quality experience in food manufacturing environment (dairy preferred), knowledge of FDA, and Experience with 3rd party food safety audits.
• Food Safety Certificates: HACCP, SQF Practitioner, PCQI.
• Maintain a positive work environment.
• Understanding of regulatory guidelines.

Compensation:

• The combined pay range for this role is $85,000 - $100,000. Title and salary will be based on our assessment of skills and experience relevant to our needs for the role.

PandoLogic. Category:Quality Control, Keywords:Quality Control / Quality Assurance Technician, Location:Stephenson, VA-22656

Job Tags

Full time,

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