The Supply Operations Department has an opening for a Quality Assurance Manager, supporting the Clackamas Milk Plant, in Clackamas, OR.

Position Purpose:
The Plant QA Manager is responsible for ensuring that established process control procedures and all corporate issued Quality Assurance Policies are followed throughout the plant. They also provide training to production workers on SPC and process control, product evaluation, HACCP, Allergens, GMPs, security, sanitation and other quality-related SOP's and procedures.

Qualifications:

4-year college degree in food science or related field, preferred.

4+ years QA Supervisory experience; beverage or food manufacturing environment is preferred.

Skills and Background

Demonstrated ability to organize, supervise and direct and lead a diverse work force

Excellent organizational skills with a high degree of initiative, sense of urgency and flexibility. Strong written, verbal communication and presentation skills to apply both intra and inter-company, extending to customer interface

Versed in scientific method, continuous improvement methodologies, statistical process control, Kaizen, and other world class manufacturing process improvement programs

Knowledgeable in FSMA, Kosher, GMP, MSDS CFR's, and other state and federal regulatory requirements

HACCP and PCHF- PCQI certifications preferred

GFSI Experience with BRC and /or SQF Auditing standards.

Proficient in Master Sanitation Scheduling, CIP systems and Clean out of Place procedures

Computer skills including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and LIMS/or food process flow and process control information as it relates to business unit

Proficiency with paperless record keeping systems is preferred

Demonstrated ability to work independently without daily supervision/monitoring

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Provide daily leadership to the QA lab staff

Lead all aspects of the Quality Systems Management Program; HACCP, PCHF- Preventative Controls, Process Controls, Corporate Policy implementation and training, First, Second, Third party and Regulatory audits and associated CAR

Conduct risk-based hazard analysis for raw materials and monitor supplier performance to include food safety plan and audit review.

Ensure that established preventative and process control procedures and all corporate issued

Quality Assurance Policies are followed throughout the plant

Provide training to production workers on SPC and process control, product evaluation, HACCP, Food Safety Plan Preventative Controls, Allergens, GMPs, security, sanitation and other quality-related SOP's and procedures

Maintain Day File Summary, electronic records, and all pertinent documented controlled QA procedures

Maintain daily product evaluation programs and records to include; WIP and finished product quality scoring, key quality indicators, shelf life and microbiological testing, where applicable

Actively participate in continuous improvement processes (A3, RCA, SPC, Kaizen).

Provide support to Safeway Corporate Product Development Managers and customers in conducting plant trials for new products/processes

Conduct analysis on ingredients, WIP, and finished product, based on business unit product mix.

Other duties as assigned by management

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