Quality Assurance Manager & Food Safety Specialist

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We Are in need of a Quality Assurance Manager (Food Safety) Salary Range $28 - $30 in San Marcos, CA

Job Title: SQF Practitioner with PCQI

Key Responsibilities:

1. Food Safety System Management:
   • Develop, implement, and maintain the SQF (Safe Quality Food) System for the facility.
   • Ensure that the facility meets the requirements of the SQF Code for food safety and quality management.
   • Oversee the preparation for and participation in internal and external audits related to SQF certification.
   • Act as the main point of contact for any regulatory, customer, or third-party food safety audits.
   • Review and ensure that all food safety practices and documentation comply with SQF and regulatory standards.
2. Preventive Controls Management:
   • As a PCQI, develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive preventive controls program, ensuring that food safety risks are identified and mitigated effectively.
   • Oversee the development and documentation of Preventive Control plans, including Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP), allergen control plans, and food defense plans.
   • Ensure preventive control measures are properly implemented and monitored within the facility.
3. Training and Development:
   • Provide training to employees on SQF and food safety requirements, preventive controls, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
   • Maintain records of training programs and ensure ongoing education for all staff regarding food safety and quality standards.
4. Compliance and Documentation:
   • Maintain all necessary documentation for SQF and preventive controls in line with regulatory requirements.
   • Review and update the facility's food safety management system and preventive control documentation regularly.
   • Manage non-conformances, customer complaints, and corrective actions to address any food safety issues.
5. Monitoring and Verification:
   • Regularly review and monitor critical food safety parameters, such as temperature controls, sanitation practices, and allergen management.
   • Conduct verification activities, including internal audits, to ensure the effectiveness of food safety and preventive control programs.
6. Continuous Improvement:
   • Lead efforts in continuous improvement, identifying areas of potential risk and working with teams to improve food safety practices.
   • Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to food safety and quality.
7. Collaboration and Leadership:
   • Work closely with cross-functional teams (production, quality assurance, maintenance, etc.) to ensure food safety goals are met.
   • Provide leadership in addressing food safety issues and driving a culture of food safety throughout the facility.

Qualifications:

• Certification as a Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) through the FSPCA (Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance).
• Experience in implementing and maintaining an SQF system in a food manufacturing or processing environment.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, standards, and practices (e.g., HACCP, FDA regulations, FSMA, GMP).
• Strong understanding of food safety risk analysis and preventive controls.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to drive compliance and continuous improvement in food safety.

Additional Skills ():

• Prior experience with regulatory inspections and audits (e.g., FDA, USDA, SQF, or third-party audits).
• Understanding of the full food production process, from raw material sourcing to finished product shipment.

Company DescriptionPrideStaff is a staffing organization, delivering innovative solutions to the challenges employers face every day. Over the years, PrideStaff has been a consistent industry leader, developing technology and service processes that allow our organization to deliver superior performance. With locations across the United States, we're well positioned to partner with clients and candidates to ensure a successful match of employee talent with customer needs. When it comes to your success, we leave nothing to chance!

PrideStaff is honored to have earned the prestigious Best of Staffing Diamond Award. Less than 2% of all staffing agencies in North America receive the Best of Staffing Award for service excellence and only 18% have gone on to earn the Diamond Award for service excellence. In addition, PrideStaff is the only commercial staffing firm in the U.S. and Canada with over $100 million in revenue to earn the Diamond Award for two years in a row, highlighting exceptional client and talent service quality.

Our Mission: Consistently provide client experiences focused on what they value most.Company DescriptionPrideStaff is a staffing organization, delivering innovative solutions to the challenges employers face every day. Over the years, PrideStaff has been a consistent industry leader, developing technology and service processes that allow our organization to deliver superior performance. With locations across the United States, we're well positioned to partner with clients and candidates to ensure a successful match of employee talent with customer needs. When it comes to your success, we leave nothing to chance! \r\n\r\nPrideStaff is honored to have earned the prestigious Best of Staffing Diamond Award. Less than 2% of all staffing agencies in North America receive the Best of Staffing Award for service excellence and only 18% have gone on to earn the Diamond Award for service excellence. In addition, PrideStaff is the only commercial staffing firm in the U.S. and Canada with over $100 million in revenue to earn the Diamond Award for two years in a row, highlighting exceptional client and talent service quality. \r\n\r\nOur Mission: Consistently provide client experiences focused on what they value most.