Quality Assurance Manager
You are: A skilled and proactive leader with a strong background in Quality Control/Assurance, eager to oversee food safety, product quality, and regulatory compliance. You thrive in fast-paced environments and are ready to take on the responsibility of running the Quality department, ensuring high standards are consistently met.
Location: Petaluma, Ca
This position pays: $80-90K
What you will be doing:
- Serve as the Deputy SQF Practitioner and run the Quality department independently in the absence of the Head of Quality.
- Review and verify receiving, testing reports, and inspection records, and report results to the Production Manager/Head of Quality. Assist technicians with tests as needed.
- Ensure compliance with CDFA and regulatory requirements, including monitoring incoming milk quality, milk storage, and pasteurization processes.
- Escort CDFA inspectors during inspections, create regulatory inspection reports, and maintain monthly compliance records.
- Monitor sensory quality of ingredients, work-in-progress, and finished products to ensure consistent product standards.
- Verify GMP practices and document corrective actions as needed to improve facility operations.
- Maintain the SQF system and work closely with the Head of Quality on system compliance and improvements.
- Manage customer complaints related to product quality and safety, coordinating corrective action plans.
What you bring:
- Experience: Minimum 2 years of QC/QA supervision, preferably in food or dairy manufacturing.
- Certification: GFSI Practitioner Certification (preferably SQF) and PCQI trained/experienced.
- Knowledge: General knowledge of PMO, CDFA, and FSMA compliance requirements.
- Languages: Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
To learn more about the workplace culture and the position, please apply!
