Senior Quality Assurance Manager

This position is responsible for the daily and strategic operations of the quality assurance department, food safety practices, quality standards, customer QA and R&D contact and staff. Duties include but are not limited to:

· Evaluate performance data and reports to look for trends and/or issues and bring to the attention of all management so that it can be addressed.

· Develop, implement, and manage processes to ensure that products meet the required specifications for quality, function, and reliability prior to delivery.

· Identify and set appropriate quality standards and parameters for products.

· Communicate, direct training and enforce food safety practices, procedures, and specifications to QA team and company team members.

· Provides detailed feedback to customers and suppliers as needed/required including written and oral.

· Participate and coordinate product testing processes.

· Enforce proper FSQA standards across the facility.

· Recommend and facilitate solutions to departmental issues.

· Ensure products meet required specifications for quality, function, and reliability.

· Maintain compliance with federal, state, Company and local regulations, guidelines, and policies.

· Interact with other management as part of the team providing insight, recommendations and counsel relating to quality and food safety.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

· Assist in the selection of new employees.

· Oversee new employee training and continued performance monitoring.

· Schedule and oversee the daily workflow of the quality assurance staff.

· Handle discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.

· Complete or insure performance evaluations are timely and constructive.

· Monitor department expenditures and overtime as needed. Implement corrective actions as needed.

· Ensure that all activities are completed in a timely and accurate manner.

· Assist in the quality training and certification process.