Quality Control Manager

Food Manufacturing Company Urgently in Need of Quality Control Manager on first Shift in Lodi, NJ

Please Apply and, if Qualified, Can Be Set Up With An Interview ASAP

Salary: $100,000/ year & 10% Bonus

1st Shift

Location: Lodi, NJ

Full Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Life Insurance, etc.

SUMMARY

The Quality Manager implements Quality Assurance policies and programs in the manufacturing operation. Manages HAACP, product hold and recall

programs, internal and external audits, and food safety compliance. Provides guidance and leadership for QC to sanitation, plant, and Company personnel as well as visitors. Must work a flexible schedule to support QC and sanitation activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Implement Quality policies and programs to ensure food safety and compliance with Company policies, GFSI, and Federal and State regulations.

• Set Quality goals and objectives that complement company policies and goals.

• Serve as a primary liaison between the plant and regulators (USDA, FDA, auditors, etc.)

• Design Quality training programs and ensure proper training of QC personnel.

• Direct activities of employees engaged in inspection and testing to ensure continuous control over materials, facilities, and products.

• Continuously promote food safety culture at the facility and assist in training all hourly personnel in GMPs and other food safety issues.

• Analyze laboratory and in-process reports for trends which may be of concern to the Company.

• Maintain the facility's microbiological testing and pest control programs.

• Ensure samples are collected and shipped in an accurate and timely manner.

• Ensure that incoming raw materials are evaluated as necessary in accordance with raw material specifications.

• Manage supplier approval program for raw material and packaging. Lead supplier monitoring, evaluation, and audit activities.

• Work cross functionally with Maintenance department to complete chemical and new equipment approvals

• Serve as the Food Safety Team Leader and manage the HACCP Plan, Prerequisite Programs, Food Safety FSMA Plan, Food Defense Plan, Food Fraud Plan, Crisis Management and Recall Plans.

• Investigate customer and consumer complaints and review for trends of concern and manage compliant reduction initiatives.

Implement sanitation program to ensure food safety and compliance with company and GFSI standards, and Federal and State laws and guidelines

• Set sanitation goals and objectives that complement company policies and goals.

• Create and implement sanitation procedures.

• Direct activities of employees engaged in sanitation to ensure thorough cleaning of equipment and building.

• Inspect premises for unsanitary practices and conditions. Identify and resolve issues.

• Ensure records and reports are prepared and distributed as required.

• Keep open communication with corresponding Sanitation Supervisor.

• Assist with the introduction of new processes or equipment.

Other

• Develop and monitor QC and sanitation budgets.

• Directly supervise 2 Supervisors and 2 full-time QC employees. Provide training, coaching, discipline, recognition, and leadership as appropriate.

• Ensure that all employees consistently follow safety policies and practices, and promptly address safety issues.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Three to five years' experience in frozen food manufacturing operations and/or QC experience in food processing and an ability to coordinate technical knowledge with production activities. A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Must have working knowledge of food safety and sanitation principles and practices, TQM, computer systems, and production processes and equipment used in the food industry. Must be HACCP or PCQI certified.

About Aerotek:

We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at ~~~.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.