QA Manager / SQF Practitioner at momsmeals

The QA Manager/SQF Practitioner is responsible for ensuring that all Mom’s Meals food safety and quality system requirements are met and that we are following current government regulations. The QA Manager provides servant leadership and reports directly to the Director, Food Safety & Quality. Benefits Our employees enjoy a generous package of benefits that we are thrilled to provide, and feel is part of what makes us different as an employer. We value our team members, and this is one way we can show it. Benefits include: -PTO, holiday pay and holiday of choice -401(k) match -Life insurance -Short-term disability -Health, dental and vision insurance -Maternity/paternity leave -Health savings account (HSA) -Flex spending accounts (FSA) – health and dependent Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to • Provide system guidance for SQF systems, food safety plans, quality programs, including implementation, staff training and documentation • Provide facility food safety and quality leadership • Provide communication between food safety and operations which includes sanitation and working on special projects • Update SQF systems and food safety plans as requirements/rules and product lines and ingredient changes occur • Assist with annual SQF system and food safety plan reassessment • Assure programs, policies and procedures are compliant and kept current • Liaison to regulatory, customer, internal and 3rd party audits • Perform internal audits (Glass & Brittle Plastic, GMPs, Pest Control, Food Defense, Allergen Control, Label Verification, Receiving, etc.) • Maintain current library for all GMPs, SOPs, and SSOPs; manage GMP training and refresher training • Perform other duties as assigned by the Technical Services Team Required Skills and Experience • Bachelors degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or Meat Science OR 2 year degree (Associate Science) • 1+ years' experience in a management or supervisory role in a food manufacturing and/or food distribution facility • Excellent knowledge of HACCP & HARPC and experience in implementation of Food Safety Management Plans • Knowledge of a recognized GFSI audit scheme (i.e. SQF, BRC, ISO) • Certification by recognized HACCP training provider required. (Meat, Poultry) • Working knowledge of FDA regulations and guidelines for food manufacturing • PCQI certification • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs • Must have the ability to communicate in English orally and in writing with coworkers, regulatory officials, and plant management • Shows initiative and able to work as part of a team; communicates effectively • Excellent organization and decision-making skills • Must have the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment Preferred Skills and Experience • Fluency in Spanish both verbal and written • GFSI schema training desired (SQF, BRC, etc.) • Certification by recognized HACCP training provider (Meat, Poultry) Physical Requirements • Regularly required to use hands to feel, grab, or operate objects, tools, and controls while reaching with hands and arms • Frequently required to stand, communicate, and listen. • Occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel or crouch. • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. • Visual perception to perform job including peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. • Able to perform repetitive movements • Able to work in variable temperatures (cold/hot) Company Overview Mom’s Meals is a home-delivered meal service providing fully prepared, refrigerated meal solutions direct to homes nationwide for over 25 years. We provide seniors, patients recovering post-discharge and those managing a chronic condition with tailored nutrition solutions to manage their specific needs. If you are passionate about the well-being of others and have a strong sense of community, Mom’s Meals could be the place for you! We are a family operated business looking for fun, compassionate, and friendly people who want to make a difference in the lives of others. EEO Mom’s Meals complies with all applicable federal and state non-discrimination laws. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regards to race, religion, national origin, ancestry, color, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or military status.