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Quality Assurance Director

gpac, Memphis, Tennessee, us, 37544


Job Description

Gpac is currently working with a food manufacturer in northern Kentucky who is searching for a

Quality Assurance Director .

Business is booming and the company is going through rapid growth! They are recession-proof and have emerged stronger from the COVID-19 pandemic, with two facilities already running 24/7 across 3 shifts, and a third on the way. Employees are well-rewarded for their efforts, and it's a fun, team-oriented place to work, complete with free lunch on Mondays!

Duties and Responsibilities:Implement and maintain QC policies, procedures, and directives to ensure compliance with company, customer, and government expectations, providing feedback and follow-up for corrective actions.Lead the plant's SQF certification program.Perform customer audits and annual SQF audits.Develop and maintain the HACCP plan and train plant personnel on quality programs.Communicate with USDA regarding preoperational or operational inspections.Develop and maintain quality control systems/programs, including Pest Control, Self-Inspection, Supplier Management, Safety, Microbiological Testing, and Defense.Conduct pre-shipment reviews, CCPs, validation studies, and report deficiencies for GMPs, HACCP, and SSOPs.Perform microbiological tests on finished products, environmental, and direct food contact surfaces.Qualifications:

Strong computer skills, analytical abilities, and experience with equipment and food-processing equipment.Knowledge of quality control processes related to the food-processing industry.Familiarity with quality process control, HACCP, SSOP, and SOP.Knowledge of USDA and FDA standards.Bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited college or university.Five-plus years of quality control experience in a food-manufacturing environment.HACCP Certification (preferred).SQF Certification (preferred).Real USDA experience.Experience working in a Ready-to-Eat (RTE) environment.Experience with multi-location operations.

Client is offering

relocation assistance

and targeting

120k-130k base

If interested,

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You can also send your resume directly to Miranda at Miranda.hill@gogpac.com for consideration!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.