Quality Assurance Manager

At Universal Pure, we're dedicated to giving people everywhere safe, fresh, and delicious food to eat and drink. We provide high-pressure processing (HPP), value-added services and cold storage for our partners in the food industry. We are focused on safety and driven by service. 6:00am- 3:00pm Mon-Fri, with flexibility to work weekends. Supervisors must also cover shifts when team members are out.Quality Assurance Manager Position Summary:The Quality Assurance Manager is the food safety coordinator and quality advocate for the assigned facility. Key drivers are supporting the quality control function within the company while ensuring policies like Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) are executed. The position requires knowledge of quality methods, techniques, and equipment. The QA Manager must have or achieve within a reasonable timeframe certification in SQF, HACCP, and PCQI. The role reports to the Quality Assurance Director.Quality Assurance Manager Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Assists the Quality Regional Manager in developing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures and company programs.Provide leadership on quality and food safety programs.Ensure product is processed to company HACCP/HARPC programs.Responsible for informing Quality Assurance Management of ANY Food Safety.Ability to implement and manage food safety corrective actions.Oversee the development, implementation, review, and maintenance of the SQF SystemEnsure training of facility personnel on GMPs, pre-requisite programs, and other applicable food safety system elements as required.Maintain document registers and documentation.Aid in hosting visitors or function as the main contact to the facility during regulatory agency audits, customer audits, and third-party audits.Site SQF Practitioner.Quality Assurance Manager REQUIRED Job Qualifications:Minimum 5 years QA experience, preferably in the food manufacturing industryLeadership/Management experienceGood computer skills including Word and Excel. Experience with Access desiredExtreme detail orientation and thoroughnessMust be flexible with work schedule to meet the needs of operationsMust have excellent interpersonal skill with internal and external customersLeadership - the ability to command and maintain attention of those you are overseeingEffective communication - the ability to convincingly convey instructions, directions, and details to othersExperience - knowledge of OSHA and other governmental regulations; incident and accident preventionAttention to detail - the ability to manage all duties, rules, documentation, and other components of the job with focus and accuracyConfidentiality - the ability to protect data, information, and employee privacyCompassion - the ability to be concerned for another person's well beingOrganization - an ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneouslyCollaborative - an ability to work with diverse personalities for a tangible and beneficial outcomeQuality Assurance Manager PREFERED Job Qualifications:Bachelor's DegreePrior manufacturing experience, preferably food manufacturingQuality Assurance Certification in SQF, HACCP, and PCQIQuality Assurance Manager Work Environment:This position will be performed both within our office environment and our production floor which is a wet/cold environment.At Universal Pure we offer medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and other health benefits. We also offer a 401(k) with a company match, paid vacation, paid holidays, and an attendance bonus. We are developing an effective, caring, and respectful team both in the HR department and across the organization and seek to add new employees who feel the same."We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability.""Upon offer of employment, candidates will be asked to complete a drug screening test. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of this test. Marijuana/THC will NOT disqualify an applicant."