Quality Assurance Manager
Production | Northern Virginia Area | Full Time | From $85,000 to $100,000 per year
About Us
Desi Fresh Foods is a leading “cultured” dairy manufacturer with over 23 years of experience. We produce high-quality and consistent products, which include yogurt (Dahi or Indian, Greek and traditional), smoothies / yogurt drinks, sour cream, and dips from single serve options to food service side. We are currently seeking a skilled Quality Assurance Manager to join our team and contribute to the ongoing success of our facility in Frederick County, Virginia!
Job Description Summary:
The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for maintaining Food Safety and Quality Assurance Management Systems to support manufacturing of wholesome and quality food. QA Manager serves as SQF Practitioner, maintains and implements Policies and Procedures in accordance with SQF code.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Implement corrective actions and preventive measures related to food safety and food non-conformities
Supervises one QA Technician
Implement developed Quality policies and procedures
Conduct Quality Audits and retains regulatory documentation and records
Implement cleaning, housekeeping activities, and master sanitation schedule
Responsible for investigating food safety and quality related incidents discovered through customer complaints and reported by Production personnel
Responsible for Pest Control Program
Implement Microbiological Program
Conducts Internal Monthly Audit
Responsible for Foreign Material Program
Manage Product Specification & Compliance with labeling
Maintains Company Food Safety and Quality Training
Conduct pro-op inspections and operational inspections
Conducts sampling of Finish Goods to assure all regulatory Quality standards are met prior to releasing
Monitors Coolers Temperature
Leads Customers Audits/ and any other 3rd party Audits
Responds to customers’ requests in a promptly matter
Leads Quality Regulatory Compliance and Auditing
Responsible for approving new ingredients and packaging
Supports product development
Supports product launch
Skills / Requirements:
Must have at least 5 years quality experience in food manufacturing environment (dairy preferred), knowledge of FDA, and Experience with 3rd party food safety audits.
Food Safety Certificates: HACCP, SQF Practitioner, PCQI.
Maintain a positive work environment.
Understanding of regulatory guidelines.
Compensation:
The combined pay range for this role is $85,000 - $100,000. Title and salary will be based on our assessment of skills and experience relevant to our needs for the role.
Desi Fresh Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.