Tarantino Wholesale Foods
Quality Assurance Manager
Tarantino Wholesale Foods, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
General Summary
The SQF/QA Manager must be assertive, have a vision, and a strong will to manage the QA department, its programs and activities that will ensure compliance with company policies. This role will manage food safety standards, USDA, FDA regulations, and integrate quality assurance and quality control into all functions and people across the plant.
Essential Job Duties:
Manage and sustain all SQF required programs.
Lead efforts to achieve >90% SQF scores.
Review, update, and create HACCP plans to keep up with business needs.
Organize, maintain library, and file all QA documents/programs to easily present or compile information as needed.
Monitor product manufacturing to ensure compliance with regulatory SSOP, GMP, HACCP, and SQF standards for third-party audits and customer requirements.
Establish manufacturing specifications, standards, protocols, and procedures for quality control and new product development.
Develop and execute training programs that support the Company’s objectives regarding quality and food safety plantwide.
Support sales with compliance in label submittal for new products.
Create, update, manage product specifications, and maintain organized files.
Keep up with plant certifications, including Kosher, Halal, Organic, GMO, GF, USDA, FDA, and specific customer audits.
Manage 3rd shift sanitation crew to ensure compliance with equipment and building sanitation.
Coach and develop subordinates, providing training, certifications, and other growth opportunities.
Apply timely discipline, hire, and terminate employees as needed.
Be hands-on; spend time in the processing rooms to understand quality challenges, coach, and train others.
Ensure all swab testing, pH, sodium, bricks, etc. are consistent with plant process needs.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in food science, microbiology, food process engineering, industrial engineering, or similar is required.
Solid compliance with food manufacturing policies and procedures (GMPs, SSOPs, HACCP, SQF, all prerequisites).
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to train employees regarding quality and food safety.
Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Minimum 10 years of experience in food processing.
Ensure new regulations (i.e., FSMA, USDA) are accurately implemented.
Must have HACCP, SQF, and FSQA Food Defense certifications.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Capabilities:
Self-starter who takes initiative.
Professional, dependable, flexible, and takes ownership.
Demonstrates integrity with honest ethical actions.
Effective communication skills.
Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to work in a cold environment.
Job Type:
Full-time
Pay:
$115,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Schedule:
10 hour shift
Experience:
USDA: 3 years (Required)
Language:
Spanish (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
San Diego, CA 92154: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location:
In person
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The SQF/QA Manager must be assertive, have a vision, and a strong will to manage the QA department, its programs and activities that will ensure compliance with company policies. This role will manage food safety standards, USDA, FDA regulations, and integrate quality assurance and quality control into all functions and people across the plant.
Essential Job Duties:
Manage and sustain all SQF required programs.
Lead efforts to achieve >90% SQF scores.
Review, update, and create HACCP plans to keep up with business needs.
Organize, maintain library, and file all QA documents/programs to easily present or compile information as needed.
Monitor product manufacturing to ensure compliance with regulatory SSOP, GMP, HACCP, and SQF standards for third-party audits and customer requirements.
Establish manufacturing specifications, standards, protocols, and procedures for quality control and new product development.
Develop and execute training programs that support the Company’s objectives regarding quality and food safety plantwide.
Support sales with compliance in label submittal for new products.
Create, update, manage product specifications, and maintain organized files.
Keep up with plant certifications, including Kosher, Halal, Organic, GMO, GF, USDA, FDA, and specific customer audits.
Manage 3rd shift sanitation crew to ensure compliance with equipment and building sanitation.
Coach and develop subordinates, providing training, certifications, and other growth opportunities.
Apply timely discipline, hire, and terminate employees as needed.
Be hands-on; spend time in the processing rooms to understand quality challenges, coach, and train others.
Ensure all swab testing, pH, sodium, bricks, etc. are consistent with plant process needs.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in food science, microbiology, food process engineering, industrial engineering, or similar is required.
Solid compliance with food manufacturing policies and procedures (GMPs, SSOPs, HACCP, SQF, all prerequisites).
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to train employees regarding quality and food safety.
Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Minimum 10 years of experience in food processing.
Ensure new regulations (i.e., FSMA, USDA) are accurately implemented.
Must have HACCP, SQF, and FSQA Food Defense certifications.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Capabilities:
Self-starter who takes initiative.
Professional, dependable, flexible, and takes ownership.
Demonstrates integrity with honest ethical actions.
Effective communication skills.
Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to work in a cold environment.
Job Type:
Full-time
Pay:
$115,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Schedule:
10 hour shift
Experience:
USDA: 3 years (Required)
Language:
Spanish (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
San Diego, CA 92154: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location:
In person
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