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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a Food Quality Assurance Manager to lead and manage all aspects of food safety and quality assurance within our organization. This role is critical in ensuring that all food products meet regulatory standards, customer expectations, and internal quality benchmarks. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food science, quality systems, and regulatory compliance, along with excellent leadership and communication skills.
As a Food Quality Assurance Manager, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining quality assurance systems and food safety programs such as HACCP, GMP, and SQF. You will work closely with production, procurement, and R&D teams to ensure that quality standards are integrated into every stage of the food production process. You will also be responsible for managing audits, both internal and external, and for ensuring that corrective actions are implemented effectively.
Your role will include training and mentoring quality assurance staff, analyzing quality data to identify trends and areas for improvement, and collaborating with suppliers to ensure raw material quality. You will also be expected to stay up to date with changes in food safety regulations and industry best practices, and to communicate these changes effectively across the organization.
This position requires a proactive and detail-oriented individual who can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong analytical skills, a commitment to continuous improvement, and a passion for food safety are essential for success in this role.
Responsibilities
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- Ensure compliance with regulatory and customer requirements
- Lead internal and external audits and manage corrective actions
- Train and supervise quality assurance staff
- Monitor production processes to ensure quality standards are met
- Analyze quality data and implement improvements
- Collaborate with suppliers to ensure raw material quality
- Maintain documentation and records for traceability
- Stay current with food safety regulations and industry trends
- Communicate quality issues and solutions across departments
Requirements
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- 5+ years of experience in food quality assurance or food safety
- Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and food safety regulations
- Experience with third-party audits and certifications (e.g., SQF, BRC)
- Excellent leadership and team management skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality management systems
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have with HACCP and GMP programs?
- Have you led any third-party food safety audits? If so, which ones?
- How do you handle non-conformance issues in production?
- Describe a time you improved a quality process. What was the outcome?
- What tools do you use to analyze quality data?
- How do you stay updated on food safety regulations?
- What is your approach to training and mentoring QA staff?
- How do you ensure supplier compliance with quality standards?
- Can you describe your experience with SQF or BRC certification?
- What challenges have you faced in food quality assurance and how did you overcome them?
