Signature Sauces · 15 hours ago
QA MANAGER
Independence, OH, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expSignature Sauces is a family-owned manufacturing facility specializing in sauces, dressings, and marinades. They are seeking a QA Manager to oversee the Quality Assurance team, ensuring compliance with USDA and FDA regulations while managing product testing and quality management systems.
Food Production
Responsibilities
Day to day supervision of QA team (4-5 direct reports)
Knowledge of food ingredient functionality
Ability to read and analyze formulas
Ability to write product specs and procedures
Ability to collect and analyze data
Must be able to use lab analytically equipment
Knowledge and understanding of GMP’s, SSOP’s, food safety rules and regulations
Knowledge of USDA and FDA regulations
Complies with all company policies and procedures
Must have excellent communication skills
Understand and adhere to government regulations and documentation requirements
Taking retains; of finished and raw product
Oversees production QA checks and audits all data of daily production
Handling all USDA paperwork
Assurance of safe and sanitary practices upheld throughout the plant according to company policies and product specific events/tasks
Responsible for managing the Document Management Program
Product testing against spec sheets
Microbiological testing
Master Sanitation Schedule
Ensures Allergen Management Program is being followed
Understands and can learn to write HACCP plans
Ensures company Quality Management system is in place and up to date
Qualification
Required
Day to day supervision of QA team (4-5 direct reports)
Knowledge of food ingredient functionality
Ability to read and analyze formulas
Ability to write product specs and procedures
Ability to collect and analyze data
Must be able to use lab analytically equipment
Knowledge and understanding of GMP's, SSOP's, food safety rules and regulations
Knowledge of USDA and FDA regulations
Complies with all company policies and procedures
Must have excellent communication skills
Understand and adhere to government regulations and documentation requirements
Taking retains; of finished and raw product
Oversees production QA checks and audits all data of daily production
Handling all USDA paperwork
Assurance of safe and sanitary practices upheld throughout the plant according to company policies and product specific events/tasks
Responsible for managing the Document Management Program
Product testing against spec sheets
Microbiological testing
Master Sanitation Schedule
Ensures Allergen Management Program is being followed
Understands and can learn to write HACCP plans
Ensures company Quality Management system is in place and up to date
Two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
This position requires a well organized individual that is self motivated and takes charge, is dependable and responsible, enjoys new opportunities and challenges, enjoys working with and developing people, deals with criticism calmly and effectively, is careful about detail and is thorough in completing tasks as assigned and on time, is flexible and open to change
Able to read, analyze, and interpret ingredient specifications and recipes, general business periodicals, and or governmental regulations
Able to write and develop specific, accurate, and scalable recipes and procedure manuals
Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from customers, staff and owners
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of weights and measures
Ability to apply concepts such as ratios, and proportions for ingredient and nutritional information
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
The employee is required to regularly stand, stoop, kneel and walk
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus
The noise level in the office environment is usually quiet
Exposure to outdoor elements is possible on a daily basis. Must be responsible for dressing accordingly and being prepared for any type of weather
Benefits
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee discount at our sister company Stancato's Italian Restaurant
Health insurance
Health Savings Account
Company Paid Life Insurance
5 Days Paid Time Off
2 Paid Sick Days
Paid Holidays
Paid Down Maintenance Days
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Free Catered Lunch Every Shift
Company Provided Lockers & Lock
Free Laundered Uniforms
Company
Signature Sauces
Signature Sauces is a proprietary food manufacturing facility & private label contract packer in Ohio serving the Midwest.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase