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Are you a quality assurance professional with food safety/quality experience in the salty snack industry? We are working with a thriving relatively newer company that is looking for a QA manager. That will oversee the quality assurance department, develop, implement, and maintain quality systems. This is a unique opportunity for someone to build a best-in-class process!

Location: Lexington, Kentucky

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and manage quality control programs
• Conduct regular inspections and audits to ensure adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with production and R&D teams to identify opportunities for process improvement, particularly those involving frying technologies
• Implement corrective and preventive actions to enhance product quality and consistency
• Work closely with suppliers to establish and maintain quality standards for raw materials and ingredients used in snack production
• Conduct supplier audits and evaluations to ensure compliance with quality specifications
• Work closely with suppliers to establish and maintain quality standards for raw materials and ingredients used in snack production
• Gather, organize, store, and keep all documents required for our food safety and quality programs updated
• Lead our annual and bi-annual food safety validation procedures
• Ensure compliance with record keeping and document control procedures on the production floor
• Periodically review our food safety program to ensure it complies with all USDA, State and Local Laws customer requirements
• Conduct unannounced audits and mock recalls
• Improve the food safety and quality programs through ongoing analysis of our production equipment, process, procedures, and team
• Review quality reports and conduct root cause analysis on deviations
• Create a culture that recognizes the importance of food safety and quality
• Lead the defense program
• Spend 50% of the day on the floor making certain that all food safety protocols are being met

Required Skills/Qualifications:  

• 5-7 years’ experience in food manufacturing with Food Safety/Quality
• Experience with salt analysis, fat analysis, texture and taste analysis experience is helpful
• Bachelor’s Degree in food science/food engineering or related field is preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate and resolve quality issues
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements – HACCP, USDA, BRCGS, and other relevant standards
• PCQI, HACCP Certified a plus
• Internal auditing experience preferred
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead and motivate a diverse team
• Expectational organizational and project management skills
• Ability to travel 5% of the time.