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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a Food Quality Control Manager to oversee and ensure the highest standards of food safety and quality across all stages of production. This role is critical in maintaining compliance with food safety regulations, implementing quality assurance protocols, and leading a team of quality control professionals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food science, regulatory compliance, and quality management systems.
As a Food Quality Control Manager, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining quality control systems, conducting audits, and ensuring that all food products meet internal and external standards. You will collaborate with production, procurement, and R&D teams to ensure that quality is integrated into every aspect of the manufacturing process. Your role will also involve training staff on quality standards, investigating customer complaints, and implementing corrective actions.
You will need to stay up to date with the latest food safety regulations and industry best practices. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to lead and motivate a team are essential for success in this role. Experience with HACCP, GMP, ISO standards, and other quality systems is highly desirable.
This is a full-time position that offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. If you are passionate about food safety and quality, and have the skills and experience to lead a quality control team, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
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- Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and standards
- Conduct internal audits and inspections
- Lead and train quality control staff
- Investigate and resolve quality-related issues and customer complaints
- Collaborate with production and R&D teams to maintain product quality
- Maintain documentation and records for quality assurance
- Monitor and analyze quality data to identify trends and improvements
- Ensure proper sanitation and hygiene practices are followed
- Coordinate with suppliers to ensure raw material quality
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in food quality control or assurance
- Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and ISO standards
- Excellent leadership and team management skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Attention to detail and high standards of accuracy
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in quality management software and tools
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements (FDA, USDA, etc.)
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Do you have experience with HACCP and GMP implementation?
- How do you handle a product recall situation?
- Can you describe a time you resolved a major quality issue?
- What quality management systems have you worked with?
- How do you ensure compliance with food safety regulations?
- What is your approach to training quality control staff?
- How do you stay updated on food safety standards?
- Have you led internal or external audits before?
- What tools do you use to monitor product quality?
- How do you manage cross-functional collaboration for quality assurance?
