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Quality Assurance Lab Manager

Employer
Golden State Foods
Location
Burleson, TX
Closing date
Nov 18, 2021

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Overview:
JOB SUMMARY: Manages and coordinates Quality Assurance laboratory activities to ensure smooth QA operations and compliance with GSF, customer, and regulatory agency standards for food and packaging quality and safety.

Responsibilities:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Directs assigned laboratory staff, including selection, work assignments, training and development, performance appraisal, and motivation to increase regulatory compliance, improve production efficiency, and ensure that QA policies and procedures are correctly implemented across all 3 shifts (50%)Identifies, investigates, and troubleshoots food processing problems and non-conformances to ensure compliance with product and packaging consistency, safety, and quality standards and to increase production efficiency. (30%)Develops, implements, and manages QA policies, procedures, manuals, and techniques to ensure compliance with product and packaging consistency, safety, and quality standards and to increase production efficiency. (10%)Formally and informally communicates with plant personnel to provide QA and safety-related information and to keep GSF and customers apprised of quality and safety concerns, opportunities for preventive maintenance, techniques, and regulations. (5%)Participates on teams and committees as required to enhance GSF-wide teamwork and internal communication. (5%)Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary.

Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and experience equivalent to:Education/Certification:Bachelors degree in food science, chemistry, microbiology, or related field of science from an accredited college or universityExperience:7 to 10 years of relevant work experience, with an understanding of food safety and regulations and management experienceKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert):Food safety concepts and techniques (E)Quality assurance concepts and techniques (E)Laboratory instruments and test methods (E)Management concepts and techniques (E)HACCP programs and related food safety regulations and processes (E)Employee relations concepts and generally accepted practices (E)Statistical process concepts and techniques (J)Food chemistry (J)Food microbiology (J)Food processing equipment (J)PC word processing/spreadsheet software (J)Skill and ability to:Supervise and motivate up to 20 lab employees in a team-based environmentInterpret QA anomalies and irregularities and identify appropriate solutionsInteract effectively with employees at all organizational levelsConduct performance evaluation of direct reportsCommunicate and coordinate effectively with internal and external customers verbally and in writingRead and process written information with a high degree of accuracyPerform a variety of food safety tests Work in a laboratory environmentWork effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer serviceAct in accordance with GSFs Values and CreedLEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITYManages up to 20 QA laboratory staff. Decisions have a significant financial and customer service impact.PERFORMANCE CATEGORIESProductivity/quality standards: QA processes and proceduresProductivity/quality standards: accuracy, timeliness, thoroughnessDomestic regulatory complianceBudgetCost containmentEmployee development and trainingTeamwork within the department and across departmentsCustomer satisfactionVendor relationsSafety standards and procedures: foodSafety standards and procedures: laboratory equipment and procedures

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