Quality Manager-Food Safety

(Job Id W381557)
Posted on 8/18/2010
Location:

Tracy, CA


Job Type:

Full Time


Salary: $80000.00 to $95000.00/year
Degree: Bachelor
Job Description
Our client, a multi-national well known food manufacturer is looking for a dynamic Quality/Food Safety Manager for their plant located in Stockton, CA area
The location is a high volume thermal processing, extrusion, packaging plant with150+ nonunion employees

Position reports to Regional Quality Director

This position leads the plant Quality Systems to assure the on-going production of high quality and safe food products that comply with product design and meet or exceed customer and consumer expectations.
As a member of the site staff, the position is responsible to implement all quality systems, assure effective change management and drive continuous process improvement.
As the primary R&D representative at the plant, the position has shared accountability to support research projects in raw materials, product development and process improvement.

Principal Accountabilities
• Manages all quality assurance, technical services, QC and laboratory functions for the site.
• As a member of the plant staff, provides direction and influence for the development, implementation and continuous improvement of all quality systems and plant strategies.
• Assures that all products and packs produced at the site are safe for consumption and conform to the intended product design.
• Directs the quality and product safety components of all R&D driven projects at the site through quality planning, specifications development, and project oversight for compliance to GMP's and other company policies and guidelines.
• In partnership with the Technical Applications team, supports the implementation/launch of all new products, line extensions and continuous quality improvement projects including line trials and execution of process capability evaluations.
• Manages the quality audits and determines corrective and preventative action process within the framework of the plant's Quality Management System.
• Manage QS Technicians (5-10)
• Ensure adherence to Global Quality and Food Safety Standards including but not limited to USDA, FDA HACCP, PRIMP, QMP,
Qualifications:
• BS degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Engineering or related technical field is required
• 3+ years of experience in a technical area such as R&D product development, laboratory management quality systems, or food process engineering.
• 3 + years with the successful management and development of people.
• An advanced understanding of quality systems and food safety programs.
Company provides above average salary+ annual bonus+ GREAT Benefits
Relocation package provided