Pero Family Farms Food Company LLC · 2 months ago
QA Manager, PA
Hanover, PA
Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelPero Family Farms Food Company LLC is a market share leader in organic farming and food processing. The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and customer expectations, while managing day-to-day quality control activities and leading the development of the plant quality system.
AgricultureFarming
Responsibilities
The coordination, scheduling, and execution of On-Line Quality Control
Incoming Materials Inspections
Shelf-life/Retained Samples Programs, Validation, and related activities
Ensuring the collection of required samples for Microbiological Evaluation and other Sample Requirements
Management, coordination, monitoring, and execution of the above, including development, updating, editing, reviewing, and management of all documents, processes, and programs applicable to any of the above activities as assigned
Enforce all Company policies and procedures
Maintain an efficient and productive line of communication and cooperation with other departments
Prepare all paperwork in a neat, legible and timely manner
Effectively perform additional assignments
Complete special projects as assigned
Implement and manage all necessary QA programs as required by company policy and/or applicable regulations. Programs to include HACCP; Sanitation; Allergen program, Bio-Security program; traceback/recall program, incoming raw material, in process and finished goods testing; FDA and USDA audits and other programs as required
Monitor operation for compliance to Company’s quality assurance and food safety policies
Manage in house microbiological testing laboratory including personnel, supplies and budget
Monitor finished product specifications and enforce compliance
Review and provide follow through on customer comments/complaints from a QA perspective
Resolve product quality, health and safety issues and communicate with management on a regular basis the status of all complaints
Coordinate “mock recalls” on a semi-annual basis
Audit plant sanitation processes. Audit and document effectiveness of chemicals and procedures and communicate/follow through on corrective actions
Manage plant Pest Control Program, coordinate services with pest control operator to ensure optimum program
Provide technical and other assistance to Operations as required. Areas to include plant safety training, chemical usage and handling, GMP training, regulatory compliance and other technical assistance as required
The QA Manager will be responsible for making sure company products are safe and meet or exceed company quality standards, and fully comply with food regulations. This individual will lead the development and daily management of the plant quality system and quality control staff
Qualification
Required
Basic math skills
Advanced HACCP training or be HACCP certified or gain these as a priority
SQF Certified Practitioner
Prepared to complete relevant training and certification provided or requested by the Director of Quality and Food Safety
Proficient working knowledge of Food Plant Quality, HACCP, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
Must be able to follow complex verbal and written instruction and be able to work independently to evaluate and resolve Quality-related problems and identify and communicate short term remedial actions
Must have a high level of problem solving skills
Solid proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel required
Benefits
401(k)
Health, Dental, Vision Insurance and more
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Company
Pero Family Farms Food Company LLC
Pero Family Farms is a 5th generation family farming company – growing a large variety of fresh vegetables like Snipped Green Beans and Mini Sweet Peppers for families in the USA and Canada.
Founded in 1908
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Nathan Hopfinger
CFO
Austin Hollins
Chief Supply Officer
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