CareersInFood.com · 8 hours ago
Quality Assurance Manager
Tampa, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expVigo Importing Company, a Tampa-based, multi-generational family business and a leader in the food importing and distribution industry since 1947, is seeking a Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager. This role is responsible for ensuring that food safety plans are maintained and verified through internal auditing, while also reviewing quality reports and conferring with various departments to document corrective actions.
Human ResourcesManufacturing
Hiring Manager
Andi Thornbury
Responsibilities
Develops reviews and maintains food safety HACCP/HARPC plans which includes identifying food safety hazards, preventive measures and establishing corrective actions
Reviews and implements Quality Control Policies, Standard Operating Procedures and Good Manufacturing Procedures and provides effective guidance to employees and management
Reviews and verifies food safety reports, quality reports and procedures
Maintains a comprehensive understanding of all products manufactured by the plant as well as the raw materials, packaging materials, and operations required in the manufacturing process including quality specifications and standards
Help Develop and Maintain ingredient and food safety records pertaining to new product development in conjunction with Product Development Manager
Develop internally defined ingredient specifications for COA establishment, in conjunction with Product development Manager
Manage supply chain preventive controls via supplier approval programs and quality assurance documentation per lot/shipment
In collaboration with the Quality Assurance Manager identifies company training needs and trains staff on topics including but limited to food safety, HACCP, allergen control, GMPs and proper food handling procedures
Develops and conducts internal audits which verify food safety and quality processes are in place and company and regulatory standards are met
Works with Office, Sales and Plant Manager to respond to customer complaints and inquiries
Conducts quality laboratory testing and maintains laboratory equipment and supplies
Maintain supplier relations in regards to ingredient management through various supplier portals
Qualification
Required
5+yrs experience in Food Safety / Quality Control for food manufacturing
Bachelor of Science in related field
SQF Certified
HACCP/PCQI Certified
Data Processing: Word, Excel, Flow Chart
GFSI and FSVP knowledge/experience
Preferred
Product Development experience a Plus
Genesis Software experience a Plus
Spanish Speaking a Plus
Benefits
Health Insurance
PTO
Profit Sharing
Bonuses
Competitive Salary
Company
CareersInFood.com
CareersInFood is the largest & most comprehensive niche job board in North America dedicated to the Food & Beverage Manufacturing community.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase