QA Manager

Job Description Our CPG Client is hiring a Quality Assurance Manager who is responsible for maintaining Food Safety and Quality Assurance Management Systems to support the manufacturing of wholesome and quality food. The QA Manager serves as an SQF Practitioner and maintains and implements Policies and Procedures in accordance with the SQF code. This job will be located in the Northern Virginia area.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Implement corrective actions and preventative measures related to food safety and food non-conformities (the General Manager is an alternative who takes the QA Manager's place in their absence)Supervise one QA TechnicianImplement developed policies and proceduresConduct documentation and records daily verificationImplement cleaning, housekeeping activities, and master sanitation scheduleResponsible for investigating food safety and quality-related incidents discovered through customer complaints and reported by Production personnelResponsible for the Pest Control ProgramImplement Microbiological ProgramConducts Internal Monthly AuditAccountable for the Foreign Material ProgramManage Product Specification & compliance with labelingMaintain Company Food Safety and Quality Training for new hiresConduct pro-op inspections and operational inspectionsCollect Finished product weights to make sure they are compliantMonitor Coolers TemperatureConduct Verification throughout the day to make sure GMPs are being followedResponsible for the implementation of Maintenance documentsOversees one QA TechnicianLead Customers Audits and any other 3rd party AuditsRespond to customers' requests in a prompt matterLead inspections from the Agriculture DepartmentResponsible for sampling products to the State of AgricultureResponsible for approving new ingredients and packagingSupport product developmentSupport product launchSkills / Requirements:Must have at least 5 years of quality experience in a food manufacturing environment (dairy preferred), knowledge of the FDA, and Experience with 3rd party food safety auditsFood Safety Certificates: HACCP, SQF Practitioner, PCQIMaintain a positive work environmentUnderstanding of regulatory guidelinesMust be bilingual in English/SpanishPay Range: The pay range for this role is $85,000 - $100,000 + an annual bonus target. Title and salary will be based on our assessment of skills and experience relevant to our needs for the role.