Quality Assurance Lead

Description/Comment: "Quality Assurance Lead BASIC FUNCTION This position will lead Food Safety and Quality programs. This includes implementation and on-going program management/oversight on Safe Quality Foods (SQF) Certification, and its initiatives. This position also requires Quality Control data base management and control over product specifications. The SQF process is broad in scope and requires interaction with most departments, the SQF consultant and the auditor. Develop, monitor, and validate the Sanitation Program to ensure that the manufacturing areas and the general office area remain clean and free of microbiological contamination. Supervise Quality Assurance Technicians scheduling, projects and performance. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The essential functions of this position include, but are not necessarily limited to, those specifically identified in this description. The position and its essential functions may change over time and these changes may not necessarily be reflected in the position description. The Company may, at its sole discretion, add to, change, or expand the essential or marginal functions of this position. •Coordinate and oversee the SQF compliance programs •Ongoing Food Safety and Quality Program management - Ensure the SQF/HACCP/QUALITY/SOP programs are being respected in all divisions •Manage the HACCP system and ensure HACCP programs are effective •Initiate Food Safety and Quality training as needed •Initiate internal food safety and quality audits. Participate in customer, 3rd party and regulatory audits. Ensure compliance to the food safety and quality management system throughout the facility. •Develop, implement, and continuous improvement of food safety and quality programs. •Assist with corrective action program and ensure follow up by stakeholders. s. Maintain food safety scorecard metrics and report trends to stakeholder. Manage incident reports to track deviations and ensure appropriate follow-up and corrective actions. •Oversee Batch Manufacturing Records review and manage Hold and Release program/ •Complete technical customer requests - Serve as point of contact for technical, non-standard customer requests •Supervise, provide guidance and leadership to quality assurance technicians •Instruct, train hourly associates in improvement processes; •Direct the training of new and existing employees on food safety and quality programs; •Alternate cover: QA Manager. •Provide coverage during production runs on extended shifts and weekends, when needed. •Additional Q.A. duties as needed •Participate in all necessary training is required. •Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS •Food Science/Food Technology College degree preferred •Prior experience in food processing, within a manufacturing environment under HACCP, and SQF •5 + years facilitating food safety/quality related training event •Demonstrated leadership in the areas of food safety and plant regulatory affairs •Strong organizations and leadership skills; ability to analyze processes for Biological, Chemical and Physical hazards with a thorough understanding of the science and support behind each type of hazard and each step of a production process •Ability to work with cross functional departments within the organization •Good problem solving, verbal and communication skills, excellent analytical and decision making abilities •Must work well in team based environment as well as have the ability to work alone on various projects •Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office Programs WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Start Time: 12:00 AM Hours: Location: 138 250 Hillside Boulevard South San Francisco CA 94080 United States Education: dditional Job Details: ONSITE ONLY WILL BE 3-4 months depending on date of hire Will be in a cubical office environment with a team of 11. Ideal candidate will have hands on Experience in Food Manufacturing industry, working knowledge of HACCP, Quality systems, hold and release program, environmental program. Must have good verbal, written, computer and communication skills. Education: BA Strongly preferred in Food Science/Food Technology or other related College degree. MUST HAVE MIN 5 years' experience.