Jessie Lord Bakery · 2 days ago
Quality Assurance Manager - Sweety Novelty, Inc.
Torrance, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $110K/yr
5+ years expSweety Novelty, Inc. is a sister company of Jessie Lord Bakery, and they are seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead and manage all quality and food safety programs. The role involves ensuring product compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements while overseeing quality assurance initiatives and team development.
Food & Beverages
Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and continuously improve quality assurance and food safety programs, including HACCP, SQF, SSOP, SOP, GMP, and Food Safety Management Systems
Monitor daily operations to ensure products meet quality and safety standards required by USDA, FDA, SQF, and customers
Review and update quality policies, standards, and procedures as needed to ensure effectiveness and compliance
Review lab test results and HACCP records to ensure accuracy and compliance
Ensure accurate documentation and timely reporting of quality metrics and laboratory findings
Collect, monitor, and analyze quality data to identify trends and areas for improvement
Facilitate proactive solutions to quality and food safety challenges
Lead investigations into non-conforming materials and products, implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
Assist in troubleshooting quality and food safety-related issues in collaboration with Production, Sanitation, and other departments
Serve as the primary contact for external auditors, customer audits, and regulatory inspections
Ensure the reliability and consistency of production processes and final product output through routine inspections and testing
Devise, implement, and maintain procedures to monitor and report on quality performance
Assist Customer Service with customer complaints, leading investigations into product quality and food safety issues, and implementing corrective actions
Promote and reinforce compliance with GMP, SOP, SSOP, and other food safety protocols throughout the facility
Supervise, guide, and develop inspectors, technicians, and other QA staff
All employees are required to immediately report and assist in the elimination or control of any food safety issues they observe to their supervisor
Monitors and enforces cGMPs
Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices and Pre-requisite programs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field
Certified in HACCP, cGMP, SQF Practitioner, and PCQI
Strong working knowledge of USDA, FDA, HACCP, GMP, SSOP, and food safety regulatory compliance
Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality assurance or food safety in a manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
Strong leadership and team development skills
Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to lead audits and regulatory inspections
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality management software systems
Ability to stand and sit for prolonged periods
Ability to walk through production areas
Ability to use office equipment including computers, telephones, scanners, copiers, etc
Rarely lift 10 - 20 LBs
Company
Jessie Lord Bakery
Since 1984, Jessie Lord Bakery has been baking some of the freshest, flakiest homestyle pies in the country.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase