CareersInFood.com · 9 hours ago
Quality Assurance Manager
Brooten, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$69K/yr - $86K/yr
1+ years expLakeside Foods is committed to providing wholesome foods and fostering a collaborative work environment. The Quality Assurance Manager will oversee quality control functions and personnel, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and customer specifications.
Human ResourcesManufacturing
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Andi Thornbury
Responsibilities
Ensure all Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations as well as Lakeside Foods Policy and Procedures related to food safety and quality are followed at all times
Ensure the proper application of 21 CFR 117 for the manufacturing, processing, packaging, and holding of frozen vegetables, including proper equipment, proper calibration for CCP/PC monitoring equipment, proper application of the validated blanch, etc
Ensure updated and proper application of all SSOPs, bacteriological monitoring and investigation, and sanitation inspections
Ensure the maintenance of all quality control programs, procedures, documentation, and statistical records including X-Bar Charts
Determine the quality level of product and assign grades based on Lakeside Foods Policy and Procedures
Assist in FDA, USDA, State, Third Party, internal, and customer audits and inspections
Communicate real-time quality data to all affected departments to ensure customer specifications are continuously met
Thoroughly investigate and respond to customer complaints on a timely basis
The quality manager is responsible for ensuring compliance to regulatory requirements, industry regulated standards, and overall food safety and quality functions
Qualification
Required
A Food Science degree or Technical courses in Chemistry, Bacteriology or a related field, with one or more years of practical experience or a combination of both
Ensure all Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations as well as Lakeside Foods Policy and Procedures related to food safety and quality are followed at all times
Ensure the proper application of 21 CFR 117 for the manufacturing, processing, packaging, and holding of frozen vegetables, including proper equipment, proper calibration for CCP/PC monitoring equipment, proper application of the validated blanch, etc
Ensure updated and proper application of all SSOPs, bacteriological monitoring and investigation, and sanitation inspections
Ensure the maintenance of all quality control programs, procedures, documentation, and statistical records including X-Bar Charts
Determine the quality level of product and assign grades based on Lakeside Foods Policy and Procedures
Assist in FDA, USDA, State, Third Party, internal, and customer audits and inspections
Communicate real-time quality data to all affected departments to ensure customer specifications are continuously met
Thoroughly investigate and respond to customer complaints on a timely basis
The quality manager is responsible for ensuring compliance to regulatory requirements, industry regulated standards, and overall food safety and quality functions
Preferred
A knowledge of vegetable freezing is preferred
Benefits
A choice of three quality affordable healthcare coverage options
Vision coverage
Dental coverage
Health savings account with employer contribution/flexible spending accounts
Retirement planning including Profit Sharing and 401(k) match
Company-provided life, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance
Generous paid time off including vacation, personal days and holidays
Educational & professional development assistance
Wellness programs and fitness reimbursement
Dependent scholarship program
Career growth opportunities
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
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