Job Description

Strong, growing produce company seeking Director of FS and QA to oversee their processing operations.

• Provide direction and leadership to Quality Assurance/ Food Safety Department personnel.
• Monitor and respond to quality indicators.
• Provide assistance to Sales staff in handling of product complaints from both external and internal sources.
• Responsible for government, regulatory and customer audit administration.
• Monitor and administer HACCP & SQF programs.
• Troubleshoot and investigate food quality/food safety issues and interact with all customer representatives.
• Develop, train and assess the performance of QA Department staff.
• Provide recommendations to management in relation to QA compliance.
• Maintain product specifications and food safety system documentation.
• Champion Electronic Record Keeping initiative across all GPG divisions.
• Additional projects and duties as it relates to this position.

• BS/BA degree in Microbiology, Food Science, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biological Sciences or related field.
• Experience in produce processing or food processing.
• Must be PCQI & certified in HACCP, SQF Practitioner, and knowledgeable in PrimusGFS.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a Food Safety and Quality Assurance-related position.
• Previous staff management experience is required.
• This person must be experienced and knowledgeable in the areas of food safety, product safety, product quality standards, document control, microbiology, and regulatory issues pertaining to food production.
• Candidate must have extensive knowledge of implementing HACCP, and FSMA Preventive Controls programs and requirements.
• Must be knowledgeable in food processing equipment and laboratory operations as well as food quality, food safety and sanitation systems and programs.
• Must be able to work on multiple tasks simultaneously requiring communication and interaction with all levels of the organization.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Must have a valid driver's license with a clean DMV driving record.
• Must pass pre-placement drug/alcohol screen.

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