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QA Manager- Sweety Novelty, Inc.

QA Manager- Sweety Novelty, Inc.

Jessie Lord Bakery, LLCTorrance, CA, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Location : Sweety Novelty, Inc (Sister company of Jessie Lord Bakery)

Job Summary : The Quality Assurance (QA) Manager is responsible for leading and managing all quality and food safety programs to ensure product compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations.

E ssential Job Functions :

  • Develop, implement, and continuously improve quality assurance and food safety programs, including HACCP, SQF, SSOP, SOP, GMP, and Food Safety Management Systems.
  • Monitor daily operations to ensure products meet quality and safety standards required by USDA, FDA, SQF, and customers.
  • Review and update quality policies, standards, and procedures as needed to ensure effectiveness and compliance.
  • Review lab test results and HACCP records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Ensure accurate documentation and timely reporting of quality metrics and laboratory findings.
  • Collect, monitor, and analyze quality data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
  • Facilitate proactive solutions to quality and food safety challenges.
  • Lead investigations into non-conforming materials and products, implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
  • Assist in troubleshooting quality and food safety-related issues in collaboration with Production, Sanitation, and other departments.
  • Serve as the primary contact for external auditors, customer audits, and regulatory inspections.
  • Ensure the reliability and consistency of production processes and final product output through routine inspections and testing.
  • Devise, implement, and maintain procedures to monitor and report on quality performance.
  • Assist Customer Service with customer complaints, leading investigations into product quality and food safety issues, and implementing corrective actions.
  • Promote and reinforce compliance with GMP, SOP, SSOP, and other food safety protocols throughout the facility.
  • Supervise, guide, and develop inspectors, technicians, and other QA staff.

Food Safety Responsibilities :

  • All employees are required to immediately report and assist in the elimination or control of any food safety issues they observe to their supervisor.
  • Monitors and enforces cGMPs.
  • Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices and Pre-requisite programs.

    • Education & Certification :

  • Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
  • Certified in HACCP, cGMP, SQF Practitioner, and PCQI.

    • Required Knowledge & Experience :

  • Strong working knowledge of USDA, FDA, HACCP, GMP, SSOP, and food safety regulatory compliance.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality assurance or food safety in a manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.

    • Skills & Abilities :

  • Strong leadership and team development skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to lead audits and regulatory inspections.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality management software systems.

    • Pay range : $100,000 - $110,000 Annually

    Supervisor : Plant Manager

    COVID-19 : Employees are required to present Covid-19 vaccination or request accommodation in accordance to the law.

    FLSA Status : Exempt

    Job Type : Full-time

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