Director of Quality Assurance - Deli Processing
Kinsa is recruiting for a: Director of Quality Assurance – Multi-Site, RTE Meat Category
Location : Owensboro, KY
Mission :
Our client, a producer of premium RTE meat products, is looking for a Director of Quality Assurance – Multi-Site, RTE Meats to add to their team.
Successful candidates MUST HAVE experience in a food processing plant environment (and/or other singular qualifier under Competencies/Culture below).
Compensation/Benefits:
Compensation : 120-130k with additional bonus opportunity
Medical, Dental, Vision
Paid Vacation/Holidays
Retirement Benefits
Relocation Assistance
What you’ll be responsible for:
Carry out QC policies, procedures, and directives in the development of and compliance with company, customer, and government expectations while providing feedback and required follow up to ensure proper corrective action.
Guide the plant's SQF certification program
Perform customer audits and annual SQF audits
Develop and maintain HACCP plan and train plant personnel on quality programs.
Communicates to USDA regarding preoperational or operational inspections
Develop and maintain quality control systems/programs such as Pest Control, Self-Inspection, Supplier Management, Safety, Microbio Testing and Defense.
Conduct pre-shipment review, CCP’s, validation studies, report on deficiencies for GMP’s, HACCP and SSOP’s
Perform microbiological tests on finished products, environmental and direct food contact surfaces.
Apply total quality mgmt. tools and approaches to analytical and reporting processes within each dpt.
Inspection and testing activities to ensure continuous control over materials, facilities, and products.
Investigate/responds to Customer complaints and re-write corrective actions for complaints.
Competencies/Culture:
Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or related field
5+ Quality Assurance Sr. leadership experience in a food processing environment
Experience in a multi-site environment
Experience with HACCP, USDA, FDA processes and standards (certifications preferred)
Experience developing and implementing SQF programs
RTE Meat products desirable
Knowledge of Quality Control processes
Experience with internal and external auditing
Referrals are our best source for the top talent our clients need so if you know of anyone with these skills in the food and beverage industry, please pass me their name and email/phone number, or share this job posting with them. Kinsa pays referral bonuses if someone you refer gets hired by our client!
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Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Quality Assurance
Full-time