Quality Assurance Manager- Kitchen
Company: Mom's Meals
Location: Oklahoma City
Posted on: September 13, 2021
Job Description:
Position
Summary
The
Quality/Food Safety Manager provides leadership in all areas of
food safety, quality, quality systems, laboratory management and
regulatory compliance. The Quality/Food Safety Manager is a key
liaison for regulatory personnel including onsite USDA/FSIS
inspectors. This position serves as a food safety resource for all
plant personnel and reports directly to the Director of Food Safety
& Quality.
Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited
to
- Oversee all
quality and food safety programs, including implementation, staff
training, and documentation
- Ensure
compliance of food safety programs, including HACCP and Food Safety
Plans
- Provide
facility food safety and quality leadership to the FS/QA department
and develop the skill sets of QA salaried and hourly
personnel
- Enhance QA
and sanitation programs throughout the facility by communicating
with management, operations, and sanitation teams regarding food
safety programs and opportunities to make improvements
- Maintains
and develops food safety/quality programs and strives for
continuous improvement of product quality
- Direct
interaction with regulatory inspectors (USDA, FDA,
State)
- Assists in
leading regulatory, customer, internal and 3rd party
audits
- Provides
and promotes a safe work environment throughout the
facility
- Maintains
consistent communication and fosters teamwork between all
personnel, departments, and shifts
- Ensures
company policies and procedures are fairly administered within the
department
- Assists
with pre-operational inspections, environmental and microbial
sampling, various internal audits (GMP's, Pest Control, Food
Defense, Allergen control, Label Verification), complaint
investigations and performs direct observations
- Ability to
manage a laboratory and laboratory personnel and troubleshoot
results as necessary.
- Ability to
accurately complete all required documentation
- Reviews all
records including CCP's for accuracy and completeness and signs off
in a timely manner
- Has the
authority to stop processing and packaging activities that are
potentially causing a food safety concern
- Train all
departments in Food Safety and Quality Policies and
Procedures
- Other
miscellaneous duties as requested by the Director of Food Safety &
Quality or VP of Technical Services
Required Skills &
Experience
- College
Degree in Food Science, Microbiology or similar
- Prior
leadership experience in a food manufacturing facility
- Must have
QC laboratory experience with a solid understanding of analytical,
microbiological and environmental testing and method
execution
- Review,
analyze, interpret, approve and report laboratory results per SOP's
and applicable testing protocols
- Develop,
review and revise SOP's and testing standards as
necessary
- Train and
develop QA/QC analysts
- Excellent
knowledge of HACCP & HARPC and experience in implementation of Food
Safety Management Plans
- Certification
by recognized HACCP training provider
- PCQI
certification
- Communicate
persuasively and passionately about the need for food safety &
quality
- Working
knowledge of regulations and guidelines imposed upon meat & poultry
operations by federal and state agencies and authorities
(Title 9 &
21 CFR)
- Show
initiative and ability to work well with and communicate
effectively with all levels of company personnel and regulatory
officials
- Demonstrated
commitment to following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Good
Laboratory Practices (GLP's) and other food safety
rules
- Excellent
organization and decision-making skills and the ability to manage
multiple projects
Preferred Skills &
Experience
- GFSI
training (SQF, BRC, etc.)
- Prior
experience in laboratory management in a QA/QC environment in a
food plant
- 4 year
science degree in microbiology, biology, chemistry or
equivalent
- Minimum 5-7
years working in a food manufacturing environment
Physical Requirements
- Repetitive motions that include
the wrists, hands and/or fingers
- Sedentary work that primarily
involves sitting, remaining in a stationary position for prolonged
periods
- Visual perception to perform job
including peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to
adjust focus
Company Overview
Mom's Meals,
is a home-delivered meal service providing fully prepared,
refrigerated meal solutions direct to homes nationwide for over 20
years. We provide seniors, patients recovering post-discharge and
those managing a chronic condition with tailored nutrition
solutions to manage their specific needs. If you are passionate
about the well-being of others and have a strong sense of
community, Mom's Meals could be the place for you! We are a family
operated business looking for fun, compassionate, and friendly
people who want to make a difference in the lives of
others.
EEO
Mom's Meals
complies with all applicable federal and state non-discrimination
laws. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for
employment without regards to race, religion, national origin,
ancestry, color, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or
military status.
Keywords: Mom's Meals, Oklahoma City , Quality Assurance Manager- Kitchen, Other , Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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